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Robinson Island and the Golden Beach

How long
Half day or full day
Starting from
Collected from your resort

You are back after sunset if you combine it with Marafa – Grand Canyon.

A day on the coast north of Malindi: the spice market and a woodcarving workshop, the golden beach at Che Shale among palms and dunes, and the boat to Robinson Island.

A seafood lunch of whole grilled fish with chips, coconut rice and sauce on a wooden table

The programme

  1. 08:30

    Departure from your resort

    The day starts with the drive to the Malindi area. On the way we stop briefly at a woodcarving workshop and the spice market, before crossing the Sabaki River and the village of Mambrui.

  2. Che Shale, the Golden Beach

    We carry on to the beach at Che Shale, through country of coconut palms and towering sand dunes.

    Also known as the Golden Beach, Che Shale is famous for the unusual golden colour of its sand, which makes for a remarkable landscape. There is time to walk on the dunes and enjoy the coast.

  3. 12:30

    By boat to Robinson Island

    We then reach the landing point and continue by boat to Robinson Island, arriving at around 12:30.

    Once on the island, there is a short boat tour of about 30 minutes.

  4. 13:00

    Seafood lunch

    At 13:00 a seafood lunch is served: crab, prawns, fresh fish and coconut rice. Drinks are not included.

  5. 15:00

    Back to the mainland

    At 15:00 we take the boat back to the mainland, where our vehicle is waiting to take you back to your resort.

If you choose the combined package, the day carries straight on to Marafa – Grand Canyon, and you are back after sunset.

  • A platter of mango, watermelon, plantain and lime
  • An open hand covered in glittering golden sand
  • A palm pressed into golden sand, a beaded Kenyan-flag bracelet at the wrist

What the price covers

  • Return transport from your resort
  • Return boat transfer to Robinson Island
  • Seafood lunch
  • A tour guide

What it does not

  • Drinks

Ask about this excursion

Tell us the date, how many of you there are and where you are staying, and we will come back with availability and a price. Ask us about the combined package with Marafa too.