Mkoko Explorers
- Watamu, Kenya
- Available: All Week
- [email protected]
- +254 116 468 119
- Features: All Year, 2-3 hours, Ages 13+, Groups of 2+
About Gede Ruins & Butterfly Project
Journey through time to the mysterious 13th-century Gede Ruins, where ancient Swahili civilisation once thrived in the coastal forest. Explore crumbling mosques, royal palaces, and hidden tombs while learning about this UNESCO World Heritage site. Then visit the nearby Kipepeo Butterfly Project, where local communities breed indigenous butterflies for conservation and sustainable income. This unique combination of archaeology and conservation showcases how history and nature intertwine. Support local butterfly farmers while discovering Kenya's rich cultural heritage, making this tour both educational and impactful for future generations. *There are separate entrance fees to the ruins and Butterfly house which is not included in the tour price*.
About Mkoko Explorers
Born out of a passion for Watamu's pristine wilderness, Mkoko Explorers began as one person's vision to share the magic of Mida Creek with the world. In 2024, we launched with a simple belief: that the most meaningful adventures happen when we slow down, connect with nature, and support the communities that call these special places home. Every kayak that paddles through our mangrove channels and every cycle that whisks along our coastal trails tells a story of sustainable tourism done the right way. When you explore with us, you're joining a movement that believes tourism should educate, inspire, and give back to the places and communities we love.
