🏛️Main Attractions
- ✓Fort Jesus
- ✓Old Town
- ✓Diani Beach
- ✓Haller Park
- ✓Mombasa Marine Park
- ✓Tusks Monument
Mombasa
Mombasa
Kenya's coastal gem and second-largest city. A historic port with Swahili culture, stunning beaches, and rich Arab and Portuguese heritage.
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Recommended Hotels in Mombasa
Hand-picked hotels and accommodations from Agoda (20 properties)
🏨Recommended Hotels
- ★Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort
- ★Voyager Beach Resort
- ★Serena Beach Resort & Spa
- ★PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort
- ★The Sands at Nomad
🍜Restaurants & Food
•Tamarind Mombasa
¥¥¥Seafood and Swahili cuisine in waterfront setting
•Forodhani Restaurant
¥¥Traditional Swahili dishes
•Ali Barbour's Cave Restaurant
¥¥¥¥Fine dining in natural coral cave, Diani Beach
•Moonlight Restaurant
¥¥Fresh seafood and local cuisine
🛍️ Shopping
- •Old Town Marketsmarket
Spices, Swahili crafts, and antiques in historic setting
- •Akamba Handicraftspecialty
Traditional wood carvings and Kenyan handicrafts
- •City Mallmall
Modern shopping center with international brands
- •Marikiti Marketmarket
Local market for spices, fresh produce, and souvenirs
💡 Travel Tips
- • Best beaches are on the South Coast (Diani) and North Coast (Nyali)
- • Visit Old Town early morning to avoid heat
- • Book SGR train tickets in advance online
- • Respect local Muslim customs - dress modestly in town
- • High humidity year-round - stay hydrated
- • Haggling is expected at markets
🔗 Related Information
📋Quick Info
📅Best Season
January - February, June - October
💰Daily Budget
$60-150/day
👥Popular With
Beach loversHistory buffsFamiliesHoneymooners
🗓️Recommended Stay
3-5 days
🌐Timezone
UTC+3 (EAT)
💬Local Language
Swahili, English
💱Currency
KES (Kenyan Shilling)
📅Mombasa 3-Day Itinerary
Recommended plan for efficient sightseeing
Historic Mombasa
🌅
Morning2h
🎭
Fort Jesus Museum
💡 Hire a guide for best experience. Opens 8am.
☀️
Afternoon2h
🎭
Old Town Walking Tour
💡 Explore narrow streets, carved doors, and spice markets.
🌙
Evening3h
🍜
Tamarind Dinner Cruise
💡 Sunset dhow cruise with seafood dinner. Book ahead.
💡Tips
- •SGR train from Nairobi is comfortable and scenic
- •Carry sunscreen and stay hydrated in the coastal heat
- •Respect local customs in this predominantly Muslim city
- •Book water activities through reputable operators