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Malindi Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇰🇪Shella ward, KEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Malindi Lighthouse

This steel skeletal tower, standing 13 meters tall, is painted with black and white horizontal bands. Its focal height reaches 25 meters above sea level, emitting a white light with one flash every 10 seconds. Located on a promontory on Mnarani Road, it overlooks the south side of Malindi's harbor. The lighthouse has a geographic range of 14.3 nautical miles and is situated approximately 170 meters south of the Pillar. While the lighthouse grounds are accessible to the public, climbing the tower is not permitted.

Why it matters: The lighthouse warns vessels of the promontory on the south side of the harbor entrance, ensuring safe passage for maritime traffic approaching Malindi.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
25m
Geographic Range
14.3NM

Location

City
Shella ward
Country
🇰🇪Kenya
Region
Kilifi County
Sea Region
Located on Mnarani (Lighthouse) Road atop a promontory on the south side of Malindi's harbor, approximately 170 meters south of the Pillar.
Latitude
-3.2256°
Longitude
40.1270°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Malindi(0.7 km)
Admiralty No.
D6824
NGA No.
31192
ARLHS No.
KEN-003

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
with black and white horizontal bands
Material
steel

Structure: white skeletal tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Malindi Lighthouse at night?+
Malindi displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Malindi Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Malindi Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Malindi at 0.7 NM to the N. Other ports served include KILIFI (29.8 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Malindi Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Malindi Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
How can I track vessels near Malindi Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Malindi Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.