Gede Ruins: Swahili History and Nature

Explore Gede Ruins and Butterfly Pavilion: Uncover Swahili history, stunning nature, and hidden details with our expert guide. Perfect for families and adventure seekers.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gede Ruins - This vast array of coral palaces, mosques, and townhouses from the 13th to 17th centuries, among Kenya’s most significant Swahili ruins, rests serenely within the lush jungle. Excavations have revealed numerous structures that were once home to a blend of Arab and Bantu inhabitants.
  • Malindi - Malindi is a lively town with a…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
What's Not Included
  • Tips
  • All fees and/or taxes
Additional Information

The Gede Ruins and Butterfly Pavilion Tour is an excellent choice for history enthusiasts and cultural aficionados. Delve into the rich history of the Swahili people and their interactions with Arab traders, and uncover the intriguing artifacts that narrate their trade and daily life. The site is enveloped by lush nature, providing breathtaking photo…

Location
Gede Ruins
Mombasa-Malindi Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Estherdee1000
Feb 13, 2025
Great tour with Juma - The tour with Juma was great! Interesting and varied, from the ruins of Gedi to the historical places of Malindi, to the walk through the neighborhoods and the market. Juma was super nice - highly recommended!
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H3683cjlarap
Jan 22, 2025
Gede and the monkeys - Accompanied by Nayl +254745383965 reliable punctual and accurate we made The excursion to the ruins of Gede As soon as we arrived we were greeted by monkeys jumping in search of bananas and peanuts but who, as they explained, are ‘civilized’ Immediately after we toured the ruins with the guide who explained us very well telling interesting anecdotes The boys also visited the reptile house It was a very nice hike
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Roba947
Jan 18, 2025
Top class - Amazing time with Juma. Safe driver and great tour guide. Strongly recommend. He took us to the airport and we went past gede ruins en route
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O1336jjmartinac
Mar 29, 2025
Ruins of Gede to see - Definitely a stop to do if you go to Kenya. Highly recommended to visit the ruins of Gede, with all its peculiarities and to have a close encounter with cute monkeys
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