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Gede/Gedi ruins are the remains of a Swahili town, typical of most towns along the East African Coast. It traces its origin in the twelfth century but was rebuilt with new town walls in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries.  Gedi lies in the coastal region of Kenya, Kilifi county 94 km north of Mombasa town,  Set in an idyllic location on the Indian Ocean and buried deep in a lush forest  Travel Tuesdays  unveils  another historic town.  Gedi was a small town built entirely from rocks and stones, which was inhabited by the Swahili people of East Africa. Gedi is one  of Kenya’s great mysteries, although hard evidence eludes most scientists. But what has really baffled researchers is the well-established town’s mysterious abandonment and incredible development.  This rebuilding is connected with the emigration of many citizens of Kilwa to Mombasa, Malindi, and other places along the coast.  With its numerous inhabitants, the town became wealthy and it reached its peak in the fifteenth c

Lamu County is one of Kenya’s top destinations as it prides itself on some of the richest marine ecology, terrestrial wildlife, pristine beaches, and one of the oldest cultural heritage in Kenya, dating back to the 14th century. Lamu Island is renowned as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve, while the County has two National Reserves: Kiunga Marine National Reserve, and Dodori National Reserve. With its 130 km of sandy beach coastline and diverse tourist attractions, the county is a must-see for Kenyans and foreign tourists alike.  Travel Tuesdays  visited the oldest city in Kenya and crafted this wonderful story about our experience.                                              A dhow during sundowner ride along Shela beach Lamu prides itself on having a diverse social fabric consisting of numerous ethnic and indigenous groups. To celebrate this, the annual  Lamu Cultural festival   is held once a year and is thronged by thousands of local and international tourists who

                      Wasini Island  known by many visitors as “paradise on earth”, is located at the southern end of Kenya's coast. Inhabited by about 2,000 people who are native Swahili speakers who always welcome their guests with the warm phrase "Jambo Karibuni wageni" Welcome to our weekly episode of  Travel Tuesdays . Among the major attractions within this region is the  Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park & Reserve .  Unspoiled, beautiful, and sun-kissed, the Kisite Marine Park was established to protect the scenic islands and special habitats of a wide range of endemic marine animals and breeding migratory birds. It lies in the coral gardens south of Wasini Island and encompasses three small coral rag forest islands, each with considerable areas of fringing reef. Kisite is one of the most rewarding snorkeling locations on the coast. Visitors can also enjoy bird watching, diving, and sunbathin g. Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park & Reserve   is open all year round. Howe