Suhaila's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Great sunset deck with food court featuring Karahi, Indian restaurant and cafe and bars.
20 locals recommend
English Point Marina
Silos RoadGreat sunset deck with food court featuring Karahi, Indian restaurant and cafe and bars.
Bamburi
a project of the APDK rehabilitation of disabled citizens who learn a trade at the centre and their work is sold. Screen printed cloth, jewellery, recycled artifacts and much more!
21 locals recommend
Bombolulu Workshop
a project of the APDK rehabilitation of disabled citizens who learn a trade at the centre and their work is sold. Screen printed cloth, jewellery, recycled artifacts and much more!
The old Arab quarter is an historic town and World Heritage site. Visit Fort Jesus, old slave caves and the Old Dhow port. Silver Smith's and perfume oils are a speciality.
57 locals recommend
Old Town
The old Arab quarter is an historic town and World Heritage site. Visit Fort Jesus, old slave caves and the Old Dhow port. Silver Smith's and perfume oils are a speciality.
Moonshine Beach Bar
Mount Kenya RoadRustic beach bar, sports TV, young people, loud music, fun.
Haller Park
If you can't visit a game park, this is the next best thing!
Food Scene
vegetarian Mediterranean dishes, good coffee, and tasty snacks. Free WiFi and fresh baked goods, including bread, everyday.
Cafe Mocha
Nyali Roadvegetarian Mediterranean dishes, good coffee, and tasty snacks. Free WiFi and fresh baked goods, including bread, everyday.
Bollywood Bites
Authentic South Indian cuisine, vegetarian.
Food Scene
Tamarind Dhow
Dramatic and local favourite outing.
Rustic shack on beach, serving best seafood in Mombasa, fresh from sea. Sometimes you can see yr food going straight from sea to kitchen! Fabulous location, wonderful food, great hosts. Also on historic site of Jumba Ruins.
12 locals recommend
Monsoons Restaurant
Rustic shack on beach, serving best seafood in Mombasa, fresh from sea. Sometimes you can see yr food going straight from sea to kitchen! Fabulous location, wonderful food, great hosts. Also on historic site of Jumba Ruins.
Neighbourhoods
Very safe upmarket area. Well lit and organised roads. long beautiful public beach with public access.
39 locals recommend
Nyali
Very safe upmarket area. Well lit and organised roads. long beautiful public beach with public access.
Mkomani
Overlooking the channel across from the historic Fort Jesus. Enjoy free fireworks displays!
It's an old Swahili neighbourhood that once belonged to the Sultan Of Oman's wives. Full of character and places of historical interest such as The Krapft memorial site and the original Portuguese lighthouse opposite Fort Jesus.
Mkomani
It's an old Swahili neighbourhood that once belonged to the Sultan Of Oman's wives. Full of character and places of historical interest such as The Krapft memorial site and the original Portuguese lighthouse opposite Fort Jesus.
Nyali is an upmarket suburb of Mombasa full of residential houses and shopping malls at either end. It is green and pleasant.
39 locals recommend
Nyali
Nyali is an upmarket suburb of Mombasa full of residential houses and shopping malls at either end. It is green and pleasant.
Nightlife
Anuba Lounge
fun nightlife scene.
Beach life
good beach bar right on beach with music, good, drinks. one can spend whole day here, enjoying the many pools and the beach.
Nyali Sun Africa Beach Hotel & Spa
Moyne Drivegood beach bar right on beach with music, good, drinks. one can spend whole day here, enjoying the many pools and the beach.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Boda Bodas, tuk tuks, taxi, matatus.
motorcycle taxi is cheapest. use Safe Boda app. Tuk tuks are fun but slow. Locals use cheap Matatus, mini vans that carry up to 13 pax.