Gedi Ruins Malindi... Snake Park

4.5(1431 reviews)

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Archaeological site featuring a walled city with mosques, a palace & several houses.

Ancient Swahili ruins with mosques and palace walls you can explore solo or with a local guide who'll give you the full backstory. Entry is KES 500, and the butterfly farm and snake park make good add-ons if you've got an hour to spare.

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What this place offers

Wheelchair accessible

HoursOpen now

Monday7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Sunday7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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Off Watamu Road, Gede, Gede Watamu Rd, Kenya

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Gedi Ruins Malindi... Snake Park is located at Off Watamu Road, Gede, Gede Watamu Rd, Kenya, Watamu, Watamu.

Gedi Ruins Malindi... Snake Park has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 1431 reviews.

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The place is rich in history and archaeology artifacts. Our guide Mr. Tea (Chai) gave as a great experience explaining the history behind the ruins and we also got to enjoy monkey show. We also visit...

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Whitney Blessing

a week ago

Very educational, I love that the guides are locals. I feel like they need to put in some work with the butterfly conservation and snake park to make them more memorable.

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eñaut Betiri irazabalbeitia Barandiaran

4 months ago

Entry was 500 ksh. No guide is needed, but they might give you useful information about the ruins. However they might not give you the full tour around, since the outerwalls are further. A good cul...

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Daniel Wafula

5 months ago

Visited in Dec 2022. Butterfly farm welcomes you. Interesting history on the ruins. Appreciated work done by snake park especially with the community and anti venom.

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RYOTARO YABUMOTO

6 months ago

The lost ancient history of East Africa. It is not known who lived here. It is an interesting ruin with a very nice atmosphere. Do not approach at night as you may be cursed.

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