Malindi Travel Forum

My husband and I will be staying in the Tranquility Apartments in Malindi. He's working for 4 weeks, I'm just along with no set plans. Is it safe for a woman on her own to go out walking, to a market? Were should I stay away from?
Any advice or information would be much appreciated. Also if there is another woman going to Malindi in March on a visit maybe we could move around the city together.

Going to Malindi in 3 weeks time for a fortnight. Primarily a beach holiday but we have got to do a short safari, preferably 1 or 2 nights Tsavo East/West? Any recommendations on reputable safari companies? Would be grateful for replies.

Am travelling to Malindi, Mwembe Resort to be specific, in October with my wife and 2 teenager kids.
Want to do Safaris. Is Masai Mara must?
Whcih other safaris (Tsavo, Amboseli ) & other attractions ( Nakuru, samburu ets) in Kenya are must dos?
I have a total of 12 days in Kenya out of which 1 week booking is at Malindi.
Is it wise to drive.
Pl advise.

Hi, was reading your review on Scorpio Villas, Malindi, Kenya and would like you to confirm that all 3 pools are saltwater? Was thinking of going there but there is no mention of this in any brochure/website. Thanks for your response, Sarah.

Hi again, I'm off to malindi at the end of April and am staying at the Scorpio Villas resort. The resort sounds wonderful, as they always do and I have read some good reviews about it in earlier years. Unfortunately, any recent reviews seem to be very negative and I'm a little dissapointed. These reviews were dated Jan 2006, and I was wondering if anyone has been there around this time and would like to comment on their stay. I'm hoping the negative views of a few people don't apply to everyone who has stayed their recently.Any reviews. positive or negative would be much appreciated. Thanks.

Hi All

Going to Malindi in February for 10 days Fishing and Safari + Beach. Any advice about prices? Beer, Cigs and Meals etc. Also any cons to watch out for. Staying at the Driftwood, has anyone stayed there.

Thanks

Yarb

Hi there

We are a group of 6 going to malindi in February 2006 for 4 days fishing and 2 days safari + a few days on the beach and relaxing. Fishing with Kingfisher and staying at the Driftwood. Has anybody any advice and suggestions to make our stay more enjoyable. What is the cost of living like etc.

Hi

I am considering booking a 1 week vacation at this resort as an add on after 2 weeeks on safari in September 2005. I would appreciate any information on their experience with this resort. I know it is not on the beach but understand they have a shuttle to town and their beach. How is the accomodation quality and safety. We are used to travelling in 5 star (north american standards). Is Malindi a relatively safe place to visit? Thanks to anyone who cares to share their thoughts.

Cheers

hope u can help me

if i have an english passport i must pay visa??????
thanks

i hope someone can answer my questions -

- how long is the bustrip from Mombasa airport to malindi , i think we will be travelling with a tourist bus to the hotel ?
- are there any ATM's in malindi ? what is the best way to manage your cash ?
- Malaria - we will be going fishing 4 days out of the 7 days , what is the likelyhood of getting malaria in malindi , i normally use all the anti malaria sprays ect , but i wnat to know if i need to take the pills ?(October2005)

Thanks for your time . regards 1Cloggy

Hi, we're going to Malindi for 2 weeksJan/feb and want to do a safari, just a short one! 2 days I guess. Anyone out there know of a reputable/safe company to go with? Any suggestions gratefully recived. Oh, and any idea of how much it would cost?

Thanks
Lizzie K