Marafa-Hells Kitchen

Marafa Hells Kitchen: Kenya's Hidden Gem

Marafa is a breathtaking natural landscape of eroded sand stone with interesting features in it like towering columns and deep gorges, it is found in Malindi along the Kenyan coast. myths as well scientific facts surround its formation. but its definitely one of the most hidden tourists attraction in Kenya. A MUST SEE FEATURE INDEED IN YOUR BUCKET LIST!!!

Marafa Hell's Kitchen

The Marafa Depression, also known as Hell’s Kitchen, is an odd sandstone canyon that might be Kenya’s best kept-secret.

Kenia: Marafa(Hell's Kitchen)/Malindi/Gede

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Kenya: Malindi e canyon di Marafa -Marafa Hells Kitchen-

Dopo il solito giro sull'atollo di sabbia bianca del Jacaranda accompagnati dai beach boys, andiamo a visitare la fabbrica del legno a Malindi e il bellissimo canyon di Marafa detto anche la cucina del diavolo

Marafa Hell's Kitchen

Marafa è una località sita nelle vicinanze di Malindi (Kenia).

Marafa Hell's Kitchen

Marafa is a sleepy small inconspicuous village in Magarini sub County of Kilifi County.
It is found approximately 80 km northwest of Malindi. The village is within the biodiversity rich Dakatcha woodlands-the only known breeding area of the clerk’s weaver bird in Africa.
The village however, does not derive its popularity from the woodlands, the most outstanding feature that has put Marafa on the world map is the prestigious Marafa Depression, popularly known as Hell’s Kitchen or Nyari.
Surrounded by a thicket, Hell’s Kitchen is all about nature. Endless sounds of crickets, chirping of birds and screaming of monkeys welcome visitors as they approach the forest surrounding the depression. Nature is at peace with itself.
Though the depression is called the Hell’s Kitchen, there is nothing evil with the depression. According to Marafa Hell’s Kitchen Tour Operators Association Chairman Kazungu Mboro Thuva, the name Hell’s Kitchen was derived from the high temperatures inside the depression. It is blazing hot to the extent that visitors are encouraged to tour the area very early in the morning or late in the evening.
The Depression is a geological asymmetry which over time, wind and rain has eroded the ridge of sandstone into a set of very beautiful gorges, putting this remote village in the world map as thousands of visitors make it their destination to witness the wonders of nature.
The colour of the exposed sandstone range from off-white to pale pink and from orange to deep crimson making the gorges magically beautiful especially at sunset; the way the light hits the rocks and changes colour as the sun travels down the horizon.
Driving to Marafa is an adventure in itself. As you cruise down the smooth sandy track through the vast tract of indigenous dry coastal forest in the countryside, every bend of the road opens like a flip of a page; sparsely populated shopping centers with welcoming faces of friendly locals; women carrying bundles of firewood or buckets of water on their heads, some with kids strapped across their backs, the scenery is so carrying.
At a small fee, a guide, fluent in a number of foreign languages, will conduct you in and around the Hell’s Kitchen. It opens its gate at eight in the morning and closes after sunset giving visitors a rare chance to witness the sun setting which is so magnificent that it is a love for many.
Proceeds from the depression go to community projects including paying for the education of poor and needy students. Over 20 students have been taken to University using proceeds from the depression.
There are marked footpath that lead down to the bed of the gorges (at times one uses both four) where you get to explore the breath-taking depth of the galleys and get to catch a close feel of the Hell’s Kitchen. You will realize that other than being unique, the gorges are magically exotic, with the colours tending to change naturally.

“The mythology behind the formation of the canyon has it that in the days of yore, a very rich family lived there. The family was from the Akiza clan of the Giryama. The family was very rich and very mean. They were so rich that they used milk to bath and for other domestic uses instead of water. They had countless herds of cattle,” narrated Mboro
God was so furious that he opened the grounds and the whole village went under leaving the depression. The locals view the depression as a reminder that calamity and bad lack will come knocking should you go against God.
“In the depression the soil has three colours. The red colour depicts the blood of the people who perished here. The yellow colour is for their livestock while white denotes the milk from their livestock,” Added Mboro
Others believe that if you happen to lose any item to thieves, all you need is go down the gorges and put your case and the item will be returned else the thief will face dire consequences.
Like many other historic sites, the depression is also used as a shrine. In fact, there is one section where no tourist is allowed to visit. The place is managed by the elders.
The place is also a no go zone during the night.
Located on higher grounds, Marafa is well positioned to offer a panoramic view of the expansive Dhakacha Woodlands on the west.
From the comfort of sundowner-wooden seats overlooking the depression, visitors catch the most spectacular views of the gorges and have the pristine advantage of watching the sun disappear in the horizon beyond the Dhakacha Woodlands leaving an outstanding scenery.
Contrary to its name, Hell’s Kitchen, (which scares) here you are invited to an experience where, to many, time will cease to matter as they tour the gorges and then have a chance to witness the sun setting.
The other activities around Marafa include bird watching and camping. There is a restaurant at the site and the group also offers accommodation.

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Marafa Hell's kitchen is a great example of what combined forces of wind and water erosion can do. This really fascinating canyon with colorful rock formations is about 1.5hrs north of the hotel.

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