Nestled on the coastline of Kenya,Mombasa offers spectacular sandy beaches,rare marine life,diverse wildlife and a rich cultural Heritage,making it one of Kenya's tourist attraction.Here is a list of activities you can do while in Mombasa
1.SAFARIS
- Tsavo west national park
Location:South Eastern Kenya
Distance:250 km from Mombasa(Mtiti andei gate)
Duration of visit:Half day
-Renowned for the maneating lions and the park is also home to the iconic Mzima springs
-Wildlife includes:Leopards,cheetahs,buffalos,rhinos,elephants,giraffes
- Tsavo East National park
Location:South Eastern Kenya,Inland from Mombasa
Distance:250 km from Mombasa
Duration of visit:Half day
-One of the oldest parks in Kenya.
-Wildlife includes:Elephants,Rhinos,Buffalos,Lions,Leopards and plenty of rare wildlife
- Shimba Hills National Reserve
Location:Kwale
Distance:33 Km south of Mombasa town
Duration of Visit:Half day
-A short drive from DIANI with its dense forests straddles the turqouise waters of the Indian ocean.Rich with wildlife,you can see elephants,leopards and sable antelopes.
- Mombasa marine national park
Location:Mombasa town
Distance:10.1 KM
Duration of visit:1 Hour
-Home to a variety of marine life including crub,sea urchin,sea cucumber and star fish,the park also has sandy beaches.
- Watamu marine park & Reserve
Location:Watamu
Distance:28 km from Malindi;120 km from Mombasa
Duration:1-2 hrs
-As a UNESCO biosphere reserve ,the park is renowned worldwide for its pristine white sandy beaches and reef-protected lagoons.
- Haller Park
Location:Bamburi
Distance:10KM from Mombasa CBD
Duration of visit :1-2 hrs
-Haller park is located in the city's Bamburi area is an abandoned quarry which was reclaimed and turned into an ecological paradise.
- Arabuko Sokoke Forest
Location:Between Kilifi and Malindi
Distance:110km North of Mombasa
Duration of visit:1-2 hrs
-Arabuko sokoke is the largest stretch of coastal dry forest left in Eastern africa.
- Mamba village
Location:Mombasa
Distance:5 KM from CBD
Duration of visit:1-2 hrs
-Mamba village is the best place to see crocodiles in East Africa.
- Bio Ken snake Farm
Location:Watamu
Distance:86 KM from Mombasa
Duration :1-2 hrs
Bio-ken snake farm is a research centre housing the largest collection of snakes in East Africa.
- Mombasa Butterfly house
Location:Grounds of Fort Jesus world heritage site
Distance:4 KM from CBD
Duration:1 hrs
-A paradise of tropical butterflies.
- Wasini
-A short drive from Likoni Ferry ,the landscape changes from cashew nuts and sugarcane plantation amidst the Digo villages.A visit to shimoni village offers a glimpse into the fishing tradition of the coastal communities with their swahili fishing boats,as well as opportunity to snorkel with dolphins and go scuba diving.
2:CULTURE AND SIGHTSEEING
- FORT JESUS
Location:Mombasa
Distance:4 KM from CBD
Duration:1 hr
-The Fort was built in 1593 by the portuguese and later used by arabs as a torture rooms and prison cells where slaves were kept in captivity before bein shipped away.Now a museum recognized as a world heritage site by UNESCO.
- LAMU FORT
Location:Lamu Town
Duration:1-2 hrs
-Built on the world heritage site lamu archipelago islands,the fort was built between 1813 and 1821 and showcases exquisite swahili style architecture,houses a library and an environmental museum.
- OLD TOWN MOMBASA
Location:Mombasa
-"Old town" is the part of mombasa that reminiscent of life under arab rule,with its influenceon the town,architecture and language.
- OLD TOWN LAMU
-Located on lamu island,this town has a long ,unique and clorful history and is considered the oldest and best-preserved example of swahili culture and settlement.
- GEDI RUINS
Location:Mombasa-Malindi road
Distance:115.7 km via kengeleni road
Duration:1-2 hrs
-An infamous swahili site on the East african coast,Gede was once a large and prosperous town founded in the 12th century and later abandoned in the17th century.
- MNARANI RUINS
Location:Kilifi creek,Kilifi
Distance:60 KM from Mombasa
Duration :1-2 hrs
-The partly excavated ruins of the swahili city of mnarani are high on a buff near the old ferry landing stage on kilifi creek.The site was occupied on the 14th century to the first half of 17th century,when it was abandoned following sieges by the Galla tribe from Somalia.
3:RECREATION PARKS & PICNIC SITES
- Mombasa Go- kart
Location:Mombasa,Bamburi beach
-The floodlit mombasa Go-kart is a hit with speedsters and kids of all ages.
- NORTH COAST BEACHES
-Palm -lined beaches ,crystal clear waters,coral reefs and abudance of water sport,resortsband entertaiment spots.
- SOUTH COAST BEACHES
-Turquoise seas lap the sun-bleached beaches.Enjoy the busy line up of water sports from windsurfing,sailing,snorkeling and diving to water-skiing and parasailing.
- MIDA CREEK LAGOON
Location:Watamu
Distance:80 km from Mombasa
Duration:1-2 hrs
-Jump right into the magical world of this lagoon with its internationally renowned birdlife of local flamingos and European migratory birds.
- MTWAPA CREEK
Location:MTWAPA
Distance:16 km from Mombasa
Duration:1-2 hrs
-An indian ocean inlet with small marinas and beautiful tropical vegetation ,the creek is famous for bird watching,mountain bike tours and deep sea fishing.
-Mtwapa is also famous for its club and active night life.
- WILD WATERS
Location:Nyali
Duration:2-3 hrs
- H20 EXTREME
Location:Diani Beach
Distance:33 KM from Mombasa
Duration:1-3 hrs
-beach ideal for kite surfing .
- SKY DIVE DIANI
Location:Diani
Distance:29.6km from Mombasa
Duration:1-2 hrs
Sky dive Diani is the only permanent skydiving club in kenya that offers tandem skydives and courses.
4:GALLERIES
- DIANI BEACH ART GALLERY
Location:Diani Beach
Distance 29.6 km from mombasa
Duration:1 hr
-Artist,art lovers and patrons alike shouldn't miss the Diani beach art gallery for a refreshing take on contemporary africa fine Art.
5:GOLF COURSES
- VIPINGO RIDGE-BAOBAB COURSE
-Located 30 km from Mombasa
-The baobab course ,the first of vipingo ridge's two 18-hole course is built to the international standards with panoramic ocean views.
- NYALI GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
-Located in Nyali
- LEISURE LODGE BEACH & GOLF RESORT
-Located in Diani 29.6 KM south of mombasa.Termed as the most beautiful course in Eat africa.
- MOMBASA GOLF CLUB
-Founded in 1911 ,this beautiful 9-hole golf course overlooking the indian ocean is known for its scenic views
6:SHOPPING IN MOMBASA
- CITY MALL-NYALI
- NAKUMATT DIANI BEACH-Palm beach road
- DIANI BEACH SHOPPING CENTRE-Diani
- ART COCO-Nyali
- MAASAI MARKET
- FORT JESUS SHOPPING
8:RESTAURANTS
- MISONO JAPANESE RESTAURANT
Off links rd,Mombasa
Cuisine:Japanese,sea food,vegetarian
- PAVILLIONS RESTAURANT
Sarova whitesands resort,Bamburi mombasa
Cuisine:International
- AVANTI RESTAURANT
Nakumatt likoni,CBD MOMBASA
Cuisine:cafe
- COCOS BEACH BAR
The sarova whitesands Resort ,Bamburi,mombasa
Cuisine:BAR
- GOLDEN CHOPSTICKS CHINESE RESTAURANT
Baobab holiday Resort,Bamburi,mombasa
Cuisine:Chinese
- CREAMY INN MOMBASA
City mall malindi road nyali ,mombasa
Cuisine:Ice cream and Deserts.
- FISHERMAN'S CAVE RESTAURANT
Bamburi beach hotel
Cuisine:sea food
- AFROCHIC DIANI BEACH
Ukunda,Golden beach road,Diani
Cuisine :Continental
- ALI BARBOUR'S CAVE RESTAURANT
South coast,Diani
Cuisine:International
- MIKAYE FORT JESUS
Opposite fort Jesus CBD,MOMBASA
Cuisine:African
- PORINI BOKO BOKO
Mtwapa,past umoja Rubber factory,Mombasa
cuisine:African,Swahili
- BOBS BAR
Birgis complex,linkd road-mombasa
Cuisine:African,continental,seafood
- FORTY THIEVES BAR AND BISTRO
Cuisine:Bar6
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