1 Day Gede Ruins Tour

$40.00

Description

When you visit Gede Ruins during your historical beach tour of Watamu, you are taken back to a 12th-century Swahili settlement that served as a model of other townships along the coast of East Africa. Evidence shows that portions of the original settlement were rebuilt during the 15th and 16th centuries as a result of an increasing population from surrounding coastal villages and towns.

The mosques, palaces, houses and other structures demonstrate the abundant growth of wealth that was enjoyed by the townspeople until the 15th century, and the mystery of the Gede lies in the ultimate abandonment of the fruitful and thriving town two centuries later.

Studies of the ruins have revealed many factors that may have motivated the people of Gedi to leave behind the idyllic setting of the beautiful rural metropolis that was built within an ancient forest, such as the 1589 raids of the Wazimba along the coast of East Africa, the eventual demise of the Sheikh of Malindi and Portuguese loss of Mombasa in 1593 and the ever-present threat of a raid by the Galla tribes people of Somalia.

Time Activities Hotels and Meals
0800 hours
Pick up from hotel in Malindi or Watamu
Drive to Gede Ruins National Museum
 
0900 hours
Enter the Gede Ruins Tours of Gede Ruins
1100 hours Drive back to hotel

It is part of Kenya’s National Museums. The ruins are heavily overgrown with beautiful indigenous forest trees, baobabs and tamarind.

Taking a guided tour through the ruins and the museum will teach you a lot of interesting things about the fascinating culture of the Swahili people and the ancient town they constructed. Additionally, you can walk along the nature trail network which comprises 40 different species of plants and leads to lesser ruins throughout the forest.

Itinerary:

Tour Price Per Person

Dates 2 People 4 People 6 People
01 Jan 2023 to 31 Dec 2023  US$80  US$70 US$60

 

Important to Know

  • Quotation for solo travelers upon request.
  • Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.

 

Half  Day Tour from US$50 per person

STARTING AND ENDING:
Hotels in Malindi or Watamu

DEPARTURE TIME:
Daily Departure of 1800 hours or 1400 hours

RETURN TIME:
Flexible

WEAR:
Comfortable clothing, hiking boots, hat, jacket and sunscreen.

INCLUDED:

  • Return transfer from and To the park
  • Game drive using customised safari vehicles
  • Qualified Drive Guide
  • All Taxes/VAT

NOT INCLUDED

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Tips
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Some meals (as specified in the day-by-day)

Additional information

Comfort Level:
mid-range

Interest:
Wildlife, Birds

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