Kenya · Tribal Experiences

1-Day Giriama Village and Gede Ruins Tour with Watamu Visit

1 Day Round trip from Mayungu Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the intriguing Gede ruins of an ancient Swahili and Arab town
  • 02 Experience traditional welcome songs and dance in a local Giriama village
  • 03 Learn about the African way of life, including medicinal herbs and charms
  • 04 Visit Watamu town and marvel at its natural highlights

Relive the past of Gede by discovering the ancient highlights of this historic settlement on a one-day tour in Kenya. Visit a local Giriama village, experience traditional songs and dance, and gain insight into the African way of life, including local medicinal herbs and charms. Explore the intriguing Gede ruins, once inhabited by the Swahili and Arabs and abandoned in the 16th century, before ending the day with a visit to Watamu town and its natural highlights.

Tour the intriguing Gede ruins, the remains of an ancient town inhabited by the Swahili and Arabs centuries ago.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Malindi, Watamu
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Giriama Village, Gede Ruins and Watamu Discovery

  • Begin your guided tour in a local Giriama village.

  • Enjoy the traditional welcome songs and dance with the locals.

  • Witness the African way of life and visit a local medicine man.

  • Learn about the various medicinal herbs and charms.

  • Tour the intriguing Gede ruins, the remains of an ancient town inhabited by the Swahili and Arabs centuries ago. It was abandoned in the 16th century.

  • Explore the splendid Gede Butterfly Pavilion.

  • Conclude the tour with a visit to Watamu town and marvel at its natural highlights.

  • Drive back to the hotel.

Giriama village songs and dance, Gede ruins, Gede Butterfly Pavilion

Where this trip takes you

Giriama village songs and dance, Gede ruins, Gede Butterfly Pavilion

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Mayungu 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Gede entry fee

  • Transportation

  • Driver and guide

What's Not Included

  • Tips

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Giriama, Kenya
Tour start
Mayungu, Casuarina Rd, Malindi, Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Mayungu.

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