Buntwani Waterfront Park in Silver Sand Road, Malindi Beach, Malindi: Hours, Facilities and Family Guide
Parks, beaches and nature in Silver Sand Road, Malindi Beach, Malindi
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A public beachfront park on Malindi's Silver Sand Road with trampolines, swings and slides, sports grounds, food outlets and an inflatable water park.
What is Buntwani Waterfront Park?
Buntwani Waterfront Park is a long public open space along the Malindi beach, on the stretch between the Vasco da Gama Pillar and the Sabaki River. It has a children's corner with trampolines, swings and slides, plus football and volleyball grounds and skating space.
There are food outlets and washrooms, and a separate inflatable water park, Alex Water Fun, operates inside the park. Park entry has been reported as free, though this changes.
💡 Money-saving tips for families
- Pay per activity Rides and the water park are charged separately | Confirm entry
Is it right for your child's age?
| Age group | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | Okay | Shaded sand and swings with an adult | 3-5 years |
Key details
- Address
- Buntwani Waterfront Park, Silver Sand Road, Malindi, Kilifi County, Malindi
- Opening hours
- Park reported 8am to 6pm; Alex Water Fun reported 11am to 5:30pm
- How long to plan
- 2 to 4 hours
- Suitable ages
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
What to expect when you visit
Come for the open space and the children's corner rather than a single attraction. Bring cash for individual rides and the water park, and expect the beach to be busy on Sundays.
The park is long and exposed, so pick a shaded spot early.
Family essentials
- Facilities
- Toilets
- Safety notes
The beach is open to the Indian Ocean with no reported lifeguards; supervise children in the water and on the inflatables.
Tickets and costs
- Ticket notes
Entry has been reported both as free and as KSh 200 for adults and KSh 100 for children, so treat it as unconfirmed. The inflatable water park was reported at KSh 800 per person.
- Extra costs (activities, rentals, food)
Inflatable water park (Alex Water Fun), trampolines, skating
Plan your visit
- Best time to visit
- Late afternoon
- Busiest times
- Sundays and holidays
- How to get there
Along Silver Sand Road on the Malindi beachfront, between the Vasco da Gama Pillar and the Sabaki River.
- By car
- A few minutes from Malindi town centre along Silver Sand Road
- Uber / Bolt estimate
- Tuk-tuk from Malindi town
- Public transport
Tuk-tuk or boda boda; the park is spread out, so agree a drop-off point
- Combine with
Malindi Marine National Park | Vasco da Gama Pillar
- What to bring
Sun hat | Water | Swimwear for the water park | Cash
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the Buntwani Waterfront Park opening hours?
- Park reported 8am to 6pm; Alex Water Fun reported 11am to 5:30pm. Busiest: Sundays and holidays.
- How long do you need at Buntwani Waterfront Park?
- Plan for 2 to 4 hours.
- What is the best time to visit Buntwani Waterfront Park?
- Late afternoon. It is busiest Sundays and holidays.
- How do you get to Buntwani Waterfront Park?
- A few minutes from Malindi town centre along Silver Sand Road. Ride-hailing: Tuk-tuk from Malindi town. Public transport: Tuk-tuk or boda boda; the park is spread out, so agree a drop-off point Along Silver Sand Road on the Malindi beachfront, between the Vasco da Gama Pillar and the Sabaki River.
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