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The ruins of Gedi, Kenya, was recently declared as a World Heritage Site on the
29th of July 2024. This historical and archaeological site is located near the
Indian Ocean coast of eastern Kenya. The site is located close to the town of Gedi
in Kilifi District and within the  Arabuko-Sokoke Forest .
The site of Gedi is a walled town. The standing buildings at Gedi includes a palace,
mosques, and many houses, tombs, made of stone, are one-story, and are
dispersed haphazardly in the town. Also, there are large open areas which had
thatch houses. Stone “pillar tombs” are a characteristic type of Swahili Coast
architecture which can be found at Gedi as well.
How to reach: A self-drive to the ruins can be an option or one can take a guided
tour from Malindi which is on the northern Swahili Coast. To get to The Ruins of
Gedi, flying into Moi International Airport in Mombasa is the way. Air India,
Emirates, Etihad, Kenya Airways are few of the airlines to avail.
Best Hotels: Medina Palms, Hemingways Watamu, Visiwa Beach resort, Mawe
Zuri Resort are few of the top choices to stay in Gede.
Other things to see: Mida Creek, Ken Snake Park, Arabuko Sokoke National
Reserve, Malindi, Kipepeo Market are some of the attractions that one can see in
Gedi.
Best time to visit: From July to October, during the dry season, the weather
remains ideal for exploring the Ruins of Gedi.
Tourism Figures: International tourist arrivals were 1,483,752 in 2022 which
represents 70.45% rise compared to 870,465 arrivals in 2021.

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