Hotel transfers · North Coast
Malindi Hotel Transfers
Moving on from Malindi, or arriving from another part of the coast? We collect you from your hotel, villa or apartment and drive you and your luggage to the next one, on your schedule.
- Closest
- Watamu · 25–40 min
- Furthest
- Shimoni · 3h15–4h15
- Hours
- 24/7
- Price
- Fixed, per vehicle
Popular moves from Malindi
The most common hotel transfers from Malindi are to Watamu (25–40 min), Kilifi (60–90 min) and Vipingo (1h15–2h). Trips south to Diani and the South Coast cross Mombasa and join the Dongo Kundu bypass near Miritini, avoiding the Likoni ferry.
Checkout at 10:00 and check-in at 14:00? We can build in a lunch stop or a detour on the way.
Pickups across Malindi
Resorts and villas run along the beach from Casuarina and the marine park up through Silver Sands. Mayungu and Mambrui are quieter options to the south and north.
We collect from Malindi town, Casuarina, Silver Sands, Mayungu and Mambrui.
Local tip
Malindi has its own airport with domestic flights from Nairobi. We can meet you there as easily as at Mombasa.
Drive times from Malindi
| To | Distance | Drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Watamu | ≈ 20 km | 25–40 min |
| Kilifi | ≈ 60 km | 60–90 min |
| Vipingo | ≈ 90 km | 1h15–2h |
| Mtwapa | ≈ 105 km | 1h45–2h30 |
| Bamburi | ≈ 105 km | 1h45–2h30 |
| Nyali | ≈ 115 km | 1h45–2h30 |
| Mombasa Island | ≈ 120 km | 2h–2h45 |
| Tiwi | ≈ 155 km | 2h30–3h15 |
| Diani Beach | ≈ 165 km | 2h30–3h30 |
| Msambweni | ≈ 180 km | 2h45–3h45 |
| Shimoni | ≈ 210 km | 3h15–4h15 |
Approximate road distances and times via the fastest usual route, in normal traffic.
Malindi Hotel Transfers: common questions
How long is the transfer from Malindi to Shimoni?
Plan on 3h15–4h15 for about 210 km. We are happy to add a stop on the way.
Can you take us to Marafa (Hell’s Kitchen) from Malindi?
Yes, as a private-driver trip. Most people go in the late afternoon for the sunset colours.
Can we stop on the way?
Yes. Tell us when you book and we will build the stop into the timing and the price.
How do I pay?
By M-Pesa, card, or cash in KES, USD, EUR or GBP. The price is fixed when you book on WhatsApp and does not change on the day.