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Malindi Marine National Park

Coordinates: 3°15′20″S 40°08′36″E / 3.2556°S 40.1433°E / -3.2556; 40.1433
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Malindi Marine National Park
Map showing the location of Malindi Marine National Park
Map showing the location of Malindi Marine National Park
LocationMalindi, Kenya
Nearest cityMombasa
Coordinates3°15′20″S 40°08′36″E / 3.2556°S 40.1433°E / -3.2556; 40.1433
Governing bodyKenya Wildlife Service
www.kws.org/parks/parks_reserves/MAMR.html

Malindi Marine National Park is located in the Indian Ocean, off the coast of Kenya. It is claimed to be oldest marine park in Africa. The park lies at Malindi, about 118 km north of Mombasa and is protected and administered by the Kenya Wildlife Service. Along with Watamu Marine National Park, Malindi Marine Park is enclosed by the Malindi Marine National Reserve.

Wildlife

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The park's attractions include coral reefs, tropical fish, barracuda, turtles and dolphins.

Reef in Malindi

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