Wind and rain have shaped Marafa's sandstone into deep gorges and ridges in shades of white, pink, orange and red.
The canyon is at its most striking in the late afternoon light, making it one of the most memorable excursions from Malindi.
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Marafa
An extraordinary landscape carved into the coastal interior.
A dramatic sandstone canyon in the Malindi hinterland, also known locally as Nyari or Hell's Kitchen.
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