Mombasa Beach Travel Guide

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Mombasa Beach Travel Tips

By Matt Link
  • The busiest tourist season and the highest prices are from November to February, when Europeans are chasing the sunshine. It's slightly hotter this time of year, but also drier, since the rainier season is from April to July.
  • You needn't venture far from the beaches if you want to experience a safari: The large Tsavo National Park is easy to add on for a couple days or longer if you're staying near Mombasa. Many beach resorts offer safari packages as add-ons.
  • Plan on flying or taking the overnight train to Mombasa's beach resorts from Nairobi in lieu of renting a car or taking a bus on the long, dusty, and uncomfortable roads.
  • The more impressive beach resorts are found along the coastline north of Mombasa, while the beaches south of the city tend to be a little less crowded.
  • Although beachwear is fine around the resorts, when venturing elsewhere respect local customs by wearing clothing that covers your legs and shoulders.

Beach Overview: Mombasa, Kenya

By Matt Link
Kenya's premiere beach destination, Mombasa's north and south coastlines have attracted European vacationers for years, and are now home to Kenya's best array of lodgings for every taste and budget. While Americans may only think of Kenya for safaris, other nationalities have caught on to the sparkling warm waters, stunning reefs, and powdery sands of the Indian Ocean off the eastern coast of Africa. Baboons and monkeys inhabit the seaside jungles, and Kenya's impressive wildlife refuges are close by: One of the country's largest and oldest parks, the Tsavo National Park, is an easy add-on to any beach resort stay. The parks are full of a diverse range of habitats—mountains, forests, lakes, and grasslands—and home to rhinos, lions, leopards, crocodiles, waterbucks, kudu, ostriches, zebras, and some of the largest herds of elephants in Kenya. The ocean itself is full of wonders too, including exotic sharks you can get up close to on Whale Shark Excursions. Many sea reserves and marine parks lie off the coastline, including the popular Mombasa Marine National Park and Reserve. Read More

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Hotels

Serena Beach Hotel

SHANZU BEACH
Mombasa 0 Map

Distance: 0.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

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Jacaranda Indian Ocean Beach Club

80400 Ukunda P.O. Box 73
Mombasa 00000 Map

Distance: 0.5 mi.
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Hotel Class: 2 class stars

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Sun N Sand Beach Club

Kikambala
Mombasa 84383 Map

Distance: 0.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

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4.0
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Attractions

Whale Shark Excursions

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Bamburi
Mombasa, Kenya

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Mombasa Marine National Park and Reserve

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off the coast of Mombasa in the Indian Ocean
Mombasa, Kenya

Distance: 0.5 mi. (from destination center)
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Fort Jesus

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Old City
Mombasa Island, Kenya

Distance: 1.3 mi. (from destination center)
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Airports

Major Airports near Mombasa

Distance (mi.)
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport 267.2 map

Other Smaller Airports near Mombasa

Distance (mi.)
Mombasa Moi International Airport 5.9 map
Zanzibar Kisauni Airport 153.1 map
Dar Es Salaam International Airport 198.6 map

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Mombasa Vacation Rentals

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Ivana's House - Villa holiday Kenya sea

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Ceiling fans, Jacuzzi, Lounge, Patio, Pets OK, Swimming Pool
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from: $16

Villa Pierre - Villa Pierre - inexpensive private yet exclusive Holiday Villa for rent in Kenya Diani Beach

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Ceiling fans, Jacuzzi, Smoking OK, Swimming Pool, Utilities included
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from: $268

Oceanfront Villa Annchen on Mombasa North Coast - Luxury Oceanfront Villa for catered or self catered accommodation on the North Coast of Kenya

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: BBQ, Ceiling fans, Internet Access, Lounge, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Phone, Pool Table, Smoking OK, Swimming Pool, TV
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