Where is Mambrui, and where is the estate?
Mambrui is on Malindi Bay, 15 km north of Malindi town by road and about 11 km in a straight line, on the north side of the Sabaki River mouth in Magarini sub-county, Kilifi County. Mambrui Beach Bay is on the shore at Mambrui; we share the gate location when you book a visit.
How far is Mambrui from Malindi, the airport and Mombasa?
15 km to Malindi town, 18 km to Malindi Airport, 37 km to Watamu and 131 km to Mombasa by road.
| To | Distance | Typical drive |
|---|---|---|
| Malindi town | 15 km | About 20 minutes |
| Malindi Airport | 18 km | About 25 minutes |
| Watamu | 37 km | About 45 minutes |
| Mombasa (Nyali) | 131 km | 2.5 to 3 hours |
| Nairobi | About 600 km | A full day by road via Mombasa |
| Route distances from Mambrui by OpenStreetMap routing, November 2026; drive times allow for traffic in Malindi and Mtwapa. | ||
How do you get from Nairobi to Malindi and Mambrui?
Fastest is a flight from Nairobi to Malindi, a little over an hour, then about 25 minutes by road to Mambrui. Or take the Madaraka Express train to Mombasa and continue up the coast, or drive the whole way in a long day.
Fly Nairobi to Malindi
Scheduled flights connect Nairobi and Malindi Airport every day. From the airport it is 18 km to Mambrui: north through Malindi town and over the Sabaki bridge. We can meet you at the airport for a site visit.
Madaraka Express, then the coast road
The SGR train runs from Nairobi Terminus to Mombasa Terminus at Miritini. From Mombasa, continue north by taxi, shuttle or bus through Mtwapa, Kilifi and Watamu to Malindi and on to Mambrui: 131 km from Nyali, 2.5 to 3 hours.
Drive from Nairobi
Take the A109 Nairobi–Mombasa highway to Mombasa, then the B8 north up the coast to Malindi and Mambrui: about 600 km in all. Allow a full day with stops; heavy trucks slow the highway, and traffic builds through Mtwapa.
How do you get from Malindi to Mambrui?
Drive north out of Malindi on the B8 towards Garsen and Lamu, cross the Sabaki River bridge, and continue to Mambrui: 15 km, about 20 minutes. Matatus and tuk-tuks also run between Malindi and Mambrui.
Look out for birds over the river as you cross the Sabaki bridge; the estuary downstream is one of Kenya’s Important Bird Areas, with a small population of hippos. See the Sabaki River guide and our guide to Mambrui town.
Questions about getting to Mambrui
Which county is Mambrui in?
Kilifi County, in Magarini sub-county, north of the Sabaki River.
Can you pick me up for a site visit?
Ask when you book your visit; we can meet you in Malindi or at the airport.
Is the road to Mambrui tarmac?
Yes, the B8 from Malindi to Mambrui is tarmac. The estate roads take you from the B8 to the lots.
Come and see the estate
Walk the 3-acre lots and the beach, see the roads and services going in, and go through the title documents and the estate plan with us. Want less than 3 acres, or more? Ask.