![]() When arrived here in 1498, he was welcomed by the Sultan of Malindi.” He added: “Vasco Da Gama came as an explorer to connect Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, specifically India. I call on visitors, especially Kenyans to come and see the history their country holds,” said Abdi Shukri, the NMK tour guide. "You have an opportunity to visit several sites: the pillar, chapel, House of Columns, and Malindi Museum. The Chapel was constructed by Portuguese explorer Vasco Da Gama and his caravan in 1498 while on their way to India. The Portuguese Chapel along Baobab Beach road in Malindi town. Students from universities and colleges pay Sh100 per person while their primary and secondary school counterparts part with Sh50 for a tour of the whole Vasco Da Gama tourist circuit. NMK charges between Sh50 and Sh500, depending on whether a visitor is a Kenyan or a foreigner, and whether they are adults or children. The ticket office is located at the entrance to the pillar. The new-look site has walkways that make it easy for visitors to move around. The fence is in a form of a strong wall that has been erected around the pillar. Recently, NMK gave the Vasco Da Gama Pillar a Sh65 million facelift, saving it from collapse due to strong ocean waves that have been eating its walls up. The agency has since fenced off the sites to keep off land grabbers. Subscribe to our newsletter By clicking on the SIGN UP button, you agree to our Terms & Conditions and the Privacy Policy SIGN UP ![]()
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