Tag: Gede Ruins

The Ruins at Gede

The ruins of Gede are relics of the one of the Arab-African settlements found along the East African coast. These towns were built by the Swahili people during the 13th and 14th century. Scientists suppose that at its peak of prosperity about 2,500 people lived in Gede. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hr1Fxk5P21w[/embed] There are still various theories as to why the town was abandoned during the 16th or 17th century. However, after Gede was…

15 Must Visit Places in Watamu

Watamu means 'The Home of Sweet People'. Watamu is a relatively small town is located in Kilifi County about 120 kilometers north of Mombasa City and 25 kilometers south of Malindi town along the Kenya coast. Tourists flock Watamu to bask in the pristine and beautiful white sandy beaches. In Watamu, visitors can also undertake in water sports and diving excursions in the marine park and also marvel at the…