Hell’s Kitchen Marafa Day Trip from Malindi and Watamu, Kenya
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Full Day
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Minimum 4 guests, shared group
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Book for your preferred date
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Ask Our Team
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Half-day land excursion
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Marafa sandstone gorge
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Photography
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Local guide
Description
Visit Hell’s Kitchen, also known as the Marafa Depression, a dramatic sandstone gorge of red, orange and white cliffs inland from Malindi. The shapes and colours change with the light, which makes it one of the most photographed natural sights on the Kenya coast.
Our team handles the booking and can add the trip to any Malindi, Watamu 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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| Hell’s Kitchen (Marafa) | Any day, 8 am to 2 pm | KSh 5,000 (about USD 39) | KSh 3,500 (about USD 27) | KSh 4,000 | 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 are confirmed when you book.
Excursion Overview
Hell’s Kitchen is a natural amphitheatre carved by erosion into the sandstone. Local guides tell the stories and legends of the place, and the best views are from the rim and the paths that lead down into the gorge.
- Marafa Depression, known as Hell’s Kitchen
- Red, orange and white sandstone cliffs
- Local guide and local legends
- Excellent photography, especially in the morning light
- Available any day, 8 am to 2 pm
- Depart at about 8 am
- Drive inland to Marafa
- Guided walk and viewpoints in the gorge
- Return to the coast by about 2 pm
What to Expect
The trip leaves at about 8 am and drives inland to the Marafa area. A local guide meets you at the gorge and takes you along the paths and viewpoints, telling the stories behind the rock formations.
The ground can be uneven and the sun strong, so take your time and drink plenty of water. There is time for photographs and for the views from the rim.
You are back on the coast by about 2 pm. Wear comfortable walking shoes, a hat and light clothing, and bring 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
Depart at about 8 am.
Travel inland from the coast to the Marafa area.
Walk the paths and viewpoints with a local guide.
Return to the coast by about 2 pm.
Location
Faq
The rate is KSh 5,000 per non-resident adult (about USD 39) and KSh 3,500 per child. Kenyan residents and citizens pay KSh 4,000 per adult and KSh 2,000 per child. Rates are for 2025/2026 and may change without prior notice.
The trip runs any day from 8 am to 2 pm.
Land trips need a minimum of 4 guests, with transport charged separately where arranged. Contact our team if you are travelling with fewer.
Wear comfortable walking shoes, a hat and light clothing, and bring sun cream and drinking water.
$ 39.00
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