Kenya Malindi hinterland

Hell's Kitchen (Marafa Depression)

A technicolour eroded canyon of pink, orange and white sandstone outside Malindi.

Country

Kenya

Region

Malindi hinterland

Best time

June–October

About Hell's Kitchen (Marafa Depression)

Also called Marafa, 'Hell's Kitchen' is a dramatic eroded sandstone canyon near Malindi — crimson, pink, orange and white walls catching sunset. Local legend tells of a village swallowed by the earth.

Highlights

  • Coloured-sandstone canyon
  • Sunset photography
  • Local legend guide walk

Best time to visit

June–October

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