Mombasa

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Where to stay in Mombasa

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Nyali

If you're spending some time in Nyali, Nyali Beach and Mombasa Marine National Park are top sights worth seeing.

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Old Town Mombasa

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Old Town Mombasa and surrounding area, you can visit Fort Jesus and Mombasa Island.

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Photo by Ally Moon
Open Photo by Ally Moon

Shanzu

Visitors to Shanzu enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Bamburi Beach is worth a stop.

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Galu Beach

Unique features of Galu Beach include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Galu Kinondo Beach or Colobus Conservation while you're exploring the area.

Mombasa Island as seen from the aerial view. The New Nyali bridge and Tudor Creek is visible

Tudor

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Tudor and surrounding area, you can visit Mombasa Island and Fort Jesus.

Stay near popular Mombasa attractions

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Photo by Angela Williams Ashley
Open Photo by Angela Williams Ashley

Diani Beach

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Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Diani Beach during your travels in Diani Beach? Wander the seaside in this relaxing area.
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Things to do

Well Organised Group Mombasa City Tour

Private Mombasa City Tour Watamu Diani and Malindi

$55
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Private Mombasa City Tour Watamu Diani and Malindi
Mombasa Half Day City Tour

Mombasa Half Day City Tour

$28
per adult
Mombasa Half Day City Tour
Dolphin tour by Ghalib

Kisite-Mpunguti Dolphin tour

$111
per adult
Kisite-Mpunguti Dolphin tour
Mombasa: Wasini Dolphin Tour

Mombasa: Wasini Dolphin Tour

$115
per adult
Mombasa: Wasini Dolphin Tour
Diani: Sunset Canoe Tour along the River with Mangroves

Diani: Sunset Canoe Tour along the River with Mangroves

$24
per adult
Diani: Sunset Canoe Tour along the River with Mangroves
Mombasa SGR Train Station Private transfer to Shanzu/Mtwapa

Mombasa SGR Train Station Private transfer to Shanzu/Mtwapa

$55
per traveler
Mombasa SGR Train Station Private transfer to Shanzu/Mtwapa
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