Tuesday, August 6, 2024
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the Gedi Ruins, Kenya, It was recently announced as World Heritage Site On the
July 29, 2024. This Historical and archaeological site Located near
Indian Ocean Coast Eastern Kenya. The site is located near the town of Gedi.
In Kilifi area and in Arabuko-Sokoke forest.
The site of Gedi is a walled city. Existing buildings at Gedi include a palace,
Mosques, many houses, and tombs, made of stone, are one-story,
Randomly spread throughout the city, there are also large open spaces that were
Thatched houses. Stone “pillar tombs” are a distinctive type of Swahili coast.
Architecture that can be found in Jedi as well.
How to reach: Self-drive to the ruins can be an option or one can take a guided tour.
Tour from Malindi on the northern Swahili coast. To reach the ruins
Good, flying to Moi International Airport in Mombasa is the route. Air India,
Emirates, Etihad, Kenya Airways are some of the airlines available.
Best Hotels: Medina Palms, Hemingways Watamu, Visiwa Beach Resort, Mawe
Zuri Resort is one of the great options for accommodation in Gede.
Other things to see: Mida Creek, Ken Snake Park, Arabuko Sokoke National
The reserve, Malindi, Kibibo Market are some of the tourist attractions one can see in
Good.
Best time to visit: July to October, during the dry season, the weather is
It remains ideal for exploring the Jedi ruins.
Tourism figures: The number of international tourist arrivals reached 1,483,752 in 2022, which is
This represents a 70.45% increase compared to 870,465 arrivals in 2021.
