The Marafa Depression, locally called Nyari ('the place broken by itself'), is a striking landscape of sandstone pillars, gullies and colourful ridges carved by water erosion. Best visited at sunrise or sunset when the rock glows orange and red. A community guide is recommended.
Activities
Guided canyon walkPhotographyGeology viewing
Best time to visit
Sunrise or late afternoon for light and cooler temperatures
Entry fee
Community fee — check latest locally
How to get there
Inland from Malindi, about 30 km toward Marafa