Marafa Canyon , also known as the “Devil’s Kitchen,” is an extraordinary place where extreme temperatures have sculpted a canyon with changing colors, depending on the time of day. This is the largest depression in Kenya, famous for its spectacular beauty and at the same time for its disturbing morphology.
Locals call this place “Nyari”, which literally translates as “the place that shapes itself”. Marafa Canyon is made up of sandstone eroded over millennia by rain and wind, creating a canyon that offers an incredible spectacle of shades of color. Here, pinnacles, ravines, gorges, spiers and stone pillars alternate, some reaching 30 meters in height, giving life to an unparalleled spectacle.
The most magical moment is at sunset, when the golden light of the sun mixes with earthy tones, transforming the rocks into a palette of colors ranging from white to pink, orange and red – a true wonder of nature.
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Plan
Departure takes place directly from your accommodations at 3.00 pm, in the direction of Malindi to reach the Marafa Devil’s Kitchen, which is located about an hour and a half’s drive north of Watamu.
You will arrive at your destination around 4.30pm, crossing fascinating landscapes of clearings, villages, acacias and baobabs.
Once you arrive, you will explore the canyon valleys on foot, discovering the extraordinary beauty of this unique place, until sunset, when the setting sun merges with the red color of the earth, creating a surreal atmosphere.
For those who would like to bring cookies or clothing for local children, there is an opportunity to distribute them. This is a very poor region and any gift is greatly appreciated. The return is expected around 8.00 pm.
