1 Day Gede Ruins Tour Package

Package Overview

Discover the mysterious Gede Ruins on a captivating afternoon excursion to the remains of a 13th-century Arab-Swahili city hidden in the coastal forest near Watamu. Departing at 3:30 PM, you’ll explore ancient coral-stone palaces and mosques surrounded by towering baobabs and lush vegetation. As you walk through the ruins, expect to see monkeys, baboons, butterflies, and lizards, adding a wild charm to the historical experience. With a rich history of trade and unexplained abandonment, Gede offers both cultural intrigue and natural beauty. You’ll return to Watamu by 5:30–6:00 PM.

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Gede Ruins

  Departure: 3:30 PM | Return: 5:30 – 6:00 PM
  Duration: Approx. 90 minutes on site
  
  Step back in time with an afternoon visit to the mysterious Gede Ruins, the remains of a once-thriving 13th-century Arab-Swahili city that was mysteriously abandoned in the 17th or 18th century. Nestled within lush coastal forest just outside Watamu, Gede is steeped in history, legend, and a touch of mystique—local tradition warns against entering after sunset.
  
  Excavations have uncovered treasures such as Ming porcelain, Persian glassware, and glazed terracotta, hinting at Gede’s rich trading past. The coral-stone ruins, framed by towering baobabs and dense vegetation, include mosques, palaces, and homes, all built with lime and earth-based coral stone.
  
  During your 90-minute guided walk, you’ll encounter playful monkeys, baboons calling from the treetops, colorful butterflies, and quick-footed lizards darting through the ruins, making the visit both culturally and naturally enriching.
  
  We’ll return to Watamu by 5:30 – 6:00 PM, leaving you with unforgettable memories of one of Kenya’s most intriguing historical sites.

  • Themes Jungle Safari

Inclusions

• EP (No Meal)

Package Start From

• Malindi, Kenya, Africa

Terms & Conditions

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• County Kilifi, District Malindi, Locality Watamu, Malindi, Kenya - 80202
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