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Half Day
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Minimum 4 guests, shared group
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Afternoon cultural tour
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Gede Ruins
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Butterfly farm
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Family friendly
Description
Step back into the history of the Swahili coast on an afternoon tour of the Gede Ruins, a medieval town hidden in the forest near Watamu. The tour finishes at a butterfly farm, where you can see how local butterflies are bred and learn about the forest around them.
Our team handles the booking and can add the tour to any Watamu, Malindi or North Coast stay.
Rates and Child Policy
| Excursion | Schedule | Non-resident adult | Non-resident child | Resident and citizen adult | Resident and citizen child |
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| Gede Ruins and Butterfly Farm | Monday and Wednesday, 3 pm to 5:30 pm | KSh 4,500 (about USD 35) | KSh 3,500 (about USD 27) | KSh 3,500 | KSh 2,000 |
- Child rates are shown in the table above; ask our team for the age range that applies to your excursion
- Children are welcome, and child rates apply as shown above
- USD figures are approximate, converted from KSh at about 129 to the dollar, and the KSh rate applies
Rates are for 2025/2026 and may change without prior notice. Entrance fees and transport arrangements are confirmed when you book.
Excursion Overview
The Gede Ruins are the remains of a Swahili town in the forest near Watamu, with walls, houses and a mosque still standing among the trees. This short afternoon tour combines the ruins with a butterfly farm, making it a good option for families and for guests who like history and nature.
- Walk through the Gede Ruins, a Swahili town set in coastal forest
- Guided explanation of life on the Swahili coast
- Visit to a local butterfly farm
- Short afternoon tour that fits easily around the beach
- Scheduled departures on Monday and Wednesday
- Meet your guide at about 3 pm
- Guided walk through the Gede Ruins
- Visit the butterfly farm
- Return to Watamu at about 5:30 pm
What to Expect
Your guide leads you through the Gede Ruins, explaining how the town was laid out and how its people lived and traded. The forest is part of the experience, with shade, birdsong and the chance to see small wildlife.
The tour then visits a butterfly farm, where you see the stages of a butterfly life and the work local people do to protect the forest.
The tour ends at about 5:30 pm. Wear comfortable walking shoes or sandals, a hat and light clothing, and bring insect repellent, sun cream and drinking water. Contact our team to confirm availability and to book.
Photos are illustrative stock images of the destination, not of the property. Photo credits: Jenny Kellett, CC BY-SA 4.0 (commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Watamu_Beach,_Kenya_08.jpg); Jenny Kellett, CC BY-SA 4.0 (commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Watamu_Beach,_Kenya_Starfish.jpg).
Itinerary
Meet your guide at about 3 pm for a short briefing.
Walk through the ruins of the Swahili town with your guide.
Visit the butterfly farm and see how local butterflies are bred.
Return to Watamu at about 5:30 pm.
Location
Faq
The rate is KSh 4,500 per non-resident adult (about USD 35) and KSh 3,500 per child. Kenyan residents and citizens pay KSh 3,500 per adult and KSh 2,000 per child. Rates are for 2025/2026 and may change without prior notice.
It runs on Monday and Wednesday from 3 pm to 5:30 pm.
Land trips need a minimum of 4 guests, with transport charged separately where arranged. Contact our team if you are travelling with fewer.
Yes. The walk is gentle and the butterfly farm is popular with children. Child rates apply as shown above.
Wear comfortable walking shoes or sandals, a hat and light clothing, and bring insect repellent, sun cream and drinking water.
$ 35.00
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