Gede Ruins
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Gede National Monument is a historical and archaeological site found near Gede town about 120 km from Mombasa and 16km from Malindi in Kenya. Gede National Monument is open to the public seven days a week including public holidays from 7:30 am in the morning to 6:00pm in the evening.
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Alan Newman
Norwich, UK75 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Family
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a journey back in time that helps us see 'The Swahili Coast' in a new light. From the 15th century (and possibly earlier) The East African coast has seen traders and travellers come from India, Oman, Persia and Portugal. Many settled. Today's Kiswahil language has Bantu grammar and many 'borrowed' words from Arabic. Our guide - Badi - was excellent: knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and with good English. As a bonus, the Syke's monkeys near the Gede Ruins are used to people and provide good photo opportunities.
Written 27 February 2024
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SDHopper
Seattle, WA191 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Solo
Interesting history and site. They are on the e- ticket system, which is the same one you use for an e-visa. It's better to get your ticket online before going and just give them the name and number.* The 500 kes tour was worth it to have a better understanding of what you are seeing. It is open on weekends (I visited on a Saturday.) The information here is out of date. But it won't let me correct it. Overall, it was a worthwhile excursion.

*Unfortunately, I can't give you the official government website where you get the tickets because TripAdvisor blocks it as commercial information. I hope you can find it. It's a pain to find but ready to do with instructions in the comfort of your hotel.
Written 26 November 2023
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Katheryn C
11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023
Cool ruins to explore. Freelance guides are available for a modest amount to explain the history. Very interesting. Beautiful big trees and monkeys as well. Worth a visit.
Written 3 August 2023
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Bella T
Brighton, UK13 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Family
Really interesting tour with our guide Dena. He was professional and knowledgeable. I'd definitely recommend a visit and having a guide to bring it all to life!
Written 15 July 2023
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OBGTraveler
North Stonington, CT26 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022
This did not cost anything but was a big let down. We really did not appreciate it. There was no guide. The literature explains everything but really needs someone to help you understand the intracies of the ruins.
Written 10 May 2023
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Daisy N
17 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Solo
It was a journey into the past. I experienced many firsts, such as spotting an owl couple and bonding with an anonymous monkey. Yet this was all thanks to the humorous, informative, kind, multi- talented (amazing photographing skills) and interesting tour guide of all time - Mr. Andrew Warra
Written 8 May 2023
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Ariel N
Tel Aviv, Israel18 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023
its a nice place to learn the historyit was good experience.there are guides from the community availsble at the entrance.the guides are very informative
Written 9 April 2023
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R Miller
15 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Solo
Medieval Swahili coastal settlement, excavated by the colonialists in the 1920s mosques a place for the Salton and houses are made from stone rock and coral stone pillar tombs. The site was abandoned in the 17th century evidence of trade coins from China scissors from Spain and venetian beads, highly recommend visiting the ruins.
Written 2 April 2023
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Chris Petitclerc
Calgary, Canada78 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • Family
A must see when in Watamu. Lots to see. The moneys will jump on you so just be prepared. They are friendly but got my shirt dirty. Our guide was amazing and taught us lots about the ruins. 1100 AD and still uncovering much more. Held a python snake. Saw a mamba snake. Lizards, butterflies, turtles. We paid 900 shillings by credit card or MPesa only. No cash.
Written 5 February 2023
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Kate L
21 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 • Family
Very interesting and we also did the butterfly and snake farm whilst there. Sadly it was not the right season for the butterflies but was still interesting. Need to go in rainy season for the best experience. Gede ruins were very interesting, the mortar is made out of coral. However it was quite nerve-racking with small children as there were very deep, open wells dotted around. It was also very tiring with small children as it was a long walk in very hot weather. Our guide was good but charged 500ksh per exhibit. The snake farm was not worth it, visit East African Reptile Park for a good snake experience.
Written 16 December 2022
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