Explore the Gede ruins
Take a step back in time and experience medieval Swahili life with a visit to the ruins of Gede. One of many archaeological sites along Kenya’s coast, the site at Gede, 100km north of the city of Mombasa, is widely considered the best-preserved.
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Safari in Kenya

Stuart Butler
My single most important tip for Kenya safari first-timers is to avoid the mistake of non-stop game drives. Standard tour operator itineraries shuttle you from park to park with a gruelling schedule of game drives.

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Kenya besides safari

Stuart Butler
The most popular add-on to a safari is to throw in a bit of sun and sand time on Kenya’s delicious Indian Ocean coastline. Direct flights link most of the main national parks and reserves with Diani and Malindi beaches.