Hell’s Kitchen (officially the Marafa Depression, sometimes called Nyari) is a dramatic sandstone canyon and gorge system located in Marafa, about 30–40 km inland from Malindi on the Kenyan coast. It’s one of the most striking natural sites near Malindi and is often compared to a mini Grand Canyon because of its colorful, eroded rock formations. The site is a deep depression carved by wind and water erosion over time, with narrow gullies, tall chimney-like “hoodoos,” and ridges in layers of white, pink, red, orange, and purple. Locals call it Nyari (“the place broken by itself”) and also have a story about a wealthy community that was punished and swallowed by the earth, which led to the formation of the depression. The view is very visual and striking, especially at sunset or late afternoon, when the light makes the reds and oranges glow intensely. During the day, especially midday, the area can get extremely hot (one source mentions up to 50°C), so it is much better to visit after 2:30 PM or in the early morning.