Guidebook for Mombasa
Arts & Culture
A cultural center giving an overview about different Kenyan tribes and their activities in their traditional settings
6 locals recommend
Ngomongo Villages
A cultural center giving an overview about different Kenyan tribes and their activities in their traditional settings
Haller Park - Butterfly Pavilion
Admire myriads of colorful butterflies
Commonly known as "Pirates" is just a 10 minute beach walk away. Little colorful kiosks for refreshments, a fish shop with freshest fish caught by the local fishermen, local restaurant with typical coastal food, outdoor food stalls sampling Swahili snacks like deep-fried cassava, viazi karai (deep-fried potato pieces dipped in dough, accompanied by home made chili and tamarind sauce) and other coastal delicacies. Little roadside shops offer a variety of items. Sunday the locals from the surrounding villages storm the beach, enjoying themselves. Come and see
23 locals recommend
Jomo Kenyatta public beach
Commonly known as "Pirates" is just a 10 minute beach walk away. Little colorful kiosks for refreshments, a fish shop with freshest fish caught by the local fishermen, local restaurant with typical coastal food, outdoor food stalls sampling Swahili snacks like deep-fried cassava, viazi karai (deep-fried potato pieces dipped in dough, accompanied by home made chili and tamarind sauce) and other coastal delicacies. Little roadside shops offer a variety of items. Sunday the locals from the surrounding villages storm the beach, enjoying themselves. Come and see
Take a walk through the narrow streets of Mombasa Old Town, admire beautifully carved doors and balconies, visit the Portuguese Fort Jesus (A UNESCO World Heritage sight, sample various street foods and typical coastal meals.
Mombasa Island
Take a walk through the narrow streets of Mombasa Old Town, admire beautifully carved doors and balconies, visit the Portuguese Fort Jesus (A UNESCO World Heritage sight, sample various street foods and typical coastal meals.
Fort Jesus Museum
UNESCO World Heritage sight in famous Mombasa Old Town
Fort Jesus
Nkurumah RdA Portuguese fort just by the ocean
Sightseeing
Get an eye in eye experience with giraffes and their slimy purple tongues at feeding time. Watch hippos, crocodiles, antelopes and gazelles, meet giant tortoises and a tame mongoose called Baby
191 locals recommend
Haller Park
Get an eye in eye experience with giraffes and their slimy purple tongues at feeding time. Watch hippos, crocodiles, antelopes and gazelles, meet giant tortoises and a tame mongoose called Baby
Nice place for snorkeling and diving. Encounters with turtles, moray eels, different rays and lots of small fish. Maybe you are lucky and find a little Golden Trevally to swim with you.
22 locals recommend
Mombasa Marine Park
Nice place for snorkeling and diving. Encounters with turtles, moray eels, different rays and lots of small fish. Maybe you are lucky and find a little Golden Trevally to swim with you.
Shopping
Shopping Mall with different stores, international restaurants (e.g. Ethiopian), a great bakery and bars like Sheba Lounge
55 locals recommend
KENYA AIRWAYS
Shopping Mall with different stores, international restaurants (e.g. Ethiopian), a great bakery and bars like Sheba Lounge
Essentials
Nakumatt Nyali Shopping Center
Huge supermarket, shops, cafeterias, etc.
Everything Else
The secret entertainment navel of Kenya - full of bars, clubs, restaurants, good for sitting in a street cafe and watch life pass by
21 locals recommend
Mtwapa
The secret entertainment navel of Kenya - full of bars, clubs, restaurants, good for sitting in a street cafe and watch life pass by
Ancient ruins in an enchanted landscape. Huge baobab trees, jungle-like vegetation and a totally unspoilt beach
22 locals recommend
Jumba la Mtwana
Ancient ruins in an enchanted landscape. Huge baobab trees, jungle-like vegetation and a totally unspoilt beach
Entertainment & Activities
A hotel in the neighborhood. Good for an afternoon by the pool with WIFI. Check out their small animal shelter with peacocks, rabbits and more.
Sai Rock Beach Hotel & Spa
A hotel in the neighborhood. Good for an afternoon by the pool with WIFI. Check out their small animal shelter with peacocks, rabbits and more.