2 Best Sights in Malindi, Kenya

Home to an impressive variety of colorful coral, you'll find two main reefs here that are separated by a deep sandy-bottom channel. There's very little commercial fishing in the area, which means the kingfish found here are trophy size. The water ranges from 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84°F), making this a particularly pleasant place to snorkel or scuba dive, although visibility is not very good from January to March. If you want to stay dry, try one of the glass-bottom boats, which can be arranged from most hotels and resorts.

Delve into some of Malindi's fascinating history at this museum, which was once the home of a 19th-century trader. It has exhibits on the town's Portuguese legacy and there are some archaeological findings dug up from around the coast. You'll find it on the seafront near the Malindi jetty and the fish market. It has temporary exhibitions and also serves as a visitor information center.