We stopped next to the lovely coffee shop at the gate of Gede Ruins (🎟️500 KES). This extensive collection of 13th- to 17th-century coral palaces, mosques, and townhouses – some of Kenya’s most important Swahili ruins – lies quietly in the jungle’s green grip. Excavation has unearthed many structures that were once inhabited by a mix of Arab and Bantu residents. Although some structures have been ‘repaired,’ the place retains a spooky, spiritual feel, watched over by a huge baobab. We had a pleasant tour with Mary, an archeology student from a local university (200 KES).
