{"id":93969,"date":"2022-06-23T17:01:49","date_gmt":"2022-06-23T14:01:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/?p=93969"},"modified":"2022-07-04T21:05:35","modified_gmt":"2022-07-04T18:05:35","slug":"malindi-marine-park-a-magical-coral-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/fr\/malindi-marine-park-a-magical-coral-garden\/","title":{"rendered":"Malindi Marine Park (A Magical Coral Garden)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Malindi Marine Park (A Magical Coral Garden)<\/h1>\n

\"Malindi<\/p>\n

An explosion of undersea color \u2013 the fish and the coral here will compete for your attention with their dazzling hues. Africa\u2019s first marine park is a treasure of fringing reefs, coral gardens, lagoons, seagrass, and every sort of sea life \u2013 turtles, dolphins, fish, and shorebirds.<\/p>\n

The clarity of the water and unending variety of the park\u2019s marine life guarantees near-perfect diving and snorkeling. Other fun things to do in Kenya\u2019s first protected marine environment include windsurfing, water skiing, deep-sea fishing and just swimming amongst the brilliant waterscape of fish populating this reserve.<\/p>\n

The 6 sq. km (2.3 sq. mi) park borders the larger 213 sq. km (82 sq. mi) reserve which encompasses beaches, mangroves, mud-flats and a variety of coral reefs. The park boasts over 600 species of fish and well over a hundred types of coral.<\/p>\n

\"\"Snorkeling, diving, swimming or just touring you\u2019ll come across a rainbow of coral types such as the flat, wide potato coral, the jagged branches of staghorn coral, and the aptly named organ pipe and boulder brain coral.<\/p>\n

Flurrying about these delicate coral forms look for triggerfish, parrotfish, butterflyfish, grouper, emperor and many more. Other species inhabiting this active under marinescape are sea anemone, crab, lobster, sea cucumber, and octopus.<\/p>\n

The treasured sea turtle also makes this park its home with many varieties \u2013 green, hawksbill, olive ridley, and loggerhead. The varied habitats here provide essential nesting sites for the turtles ensuring their survival.<\/p>\n

UNESCO has identified the Malindi marine area as an essential Biosphere Reserve.<\/p>\n

About Malindi Park<\/p>\n

Climate:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0The temperature range in the Malindi area is from 20o<\/sup>C\/68o<\/sup>F to 300<\/sup>C\/860<\/sup>F. There are two rainy seasons \u2013 the long rains happen in March\/April and the short rains November\/December.<\/p>\n

Location<\/b><\/strong>: On the coastline in Malindi town, 110 km (68 m) north of Mombasa.<\/p>\n

\"\"Getting there:\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>You can book a tour with\u00a0Pride Drive Tour Solutions<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0in Mombasa.<\/p>\n

By air: Malindi Airport is the main aviation hub serving the area.<\/p>\n

Things to Do and See<\/h3>\n

Deep-Sea Fishing\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>\u2013 This is rich fishing territory with abundant species of wahoo, kingfish, marlin, yellowfin tuna, and sailfish.<\/p>\n

Creek Fishing<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Not as dramatic but equally rewarding, look for mangrove snapper, queenfish, and barracuda.<\/p>\n

Snorkelling & SCUBA Diving<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Enjoy up-close views of the coral varieties and the myriad colourful fish they harbour at all depths.<\/p>\n

Malindi Museum<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Close by on the Malindi jetty you\u2019ll find a structure from the late 19th<\/sup>\u00a0century which houses artefacts and displays showcasing the town\u2019s colonial history.<\/p>\n

Discover Malindi Marine National Park<\/h3>\n

Kenya\u2019s coastal marine parks are an impressive form of nature\u2019s wonders just as its more famous wildlife reserves. Be as active or relaxed as you choose \u2013 either way, there\u2019s a kaleidoscopic world waiting for you here on the shore, the reefs and under the sea.<\/p>\n

Malindi Marine Park with Pride Drive Tours<\/h3>\n

Take a Pride Drive Tour Solutions tour of Malindi Park for an unforgettable day exploring a magnificent array of undersea life.<\/p>\n

We have safaris departing from Malindi to this and other special Kenya Parks and attractions for your Africa holiday.<\/p>\n

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