Malindi pier

4.2(136 reviews)

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An iconic Malindi landmark worth seeing once — you can walk under it at low tide and spot the shipwreck and Vasco da Gama pillar from the structure. No railings and aging wood, so watch your step and be mindful of persistent beach boys.

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Wheelchair accessible

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Mnarani Road, Malindi, Kenya

Malindi Town

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Malindi pier is located at Q4MG+WFP, Mnarani Road, Malindi, Kenya, Malindi Town, Malindi.

Malindi pier has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 136 reviews.

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It’s definitely worth seeing at least once. However, be careful when walking on the pier, as there are no railings and the structure is not the newest anymore :-). At low tide, you can even walk under...

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Nelson

a month ago

Makes the beach interesting. The ship wreck is on the left and Vasco Da Gama pillar to the right ( when facing the ocean) Drove under it as well . Very cool 😎

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L Ringera

a month ago

The water is very brown due to the nearby river. Swimming there does not seem like a good idea. There were almost no tourists, and there was no security or police presence. Beach boys are very aggress...

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M A

a month ago

Water insanely brown from river sediment (allegedly), extremely annoying and harassing beggars. No other tourists or security. Other beaches further south are much nicer!

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Mathew Taylor

a year ago

A walk on the pier gives a birds eye view of the coastline and of the 2 large, steel, stranded fishing boats washed up on the beach. Walking around them is interesting as you get to see and feel the s...

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