Jackline's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Jomo Kenyatta public beach
Great public beach
Shanzu Beach
Great beautiful beach, totally recommend it.
Fort Jesus
Nkurumah RdBest historic place to visit
Haller Park
Get to see our beautiful animals at haller Park
Wild Waters
Links RoadGreat for kids, families and large groups!
Old Town
Great place for sightseeing
Mombasa Marine Park
A must see!
Food Scene
Bamburi Beach
Links RoadGreat beach, nice restaurant great music and food.
Coba Cabbana Beach Bar & Restaurant
Nice food and drinks as well
Salama Bling Beach Resort
Great to go with kids and family or a large group of friends.
Char-Choma Restaurant
Great food and drinks, overlooking a beautiful beach.
For local food, nyama choma with ugali and kachumabri I would recommend you try choma zone.
Choma zone - Mtwapa Palms
For local food, nyama choma with ugali and kachumabri I would recommend you try choma zone.
Lambada Holiday Resort
Enjoy a cold beer here
Neighborhoods
Mtwapa is a nice place to visit. Beautiful scenery, nice people, great food and drinks!
21 locals recommend
Mtwapa
Mtwapa is a nice place to visit. Beautiful scenery, nice people, great food and drinks!
Traveler advice
Getting around
tuktuks and bodaboda are the fastest way to get around.
Tuk tuks and motorcycles are easier to get around especially if you are running errands. You can also access public transport or taxis depending on how far you're going.
Don't miss
rhumba and bango nights
If you love rhumba and swahili songs then don't miss those at standard grill or any other local places. It's fun.
Customs and culture
Greetings are our way of life
Don't be surprised when people say hello. It's culture, you could answer with Jambo or Mambo for people who don't understand swahili!
Ways to save
public beaches are free
Save some money by enjoying our public beaches which are free!
Book before you go
flexible
Most places are flexible to go. But for dinner reservations or any activity you want to do it's easier to book in advance
What to pack
bring light clothes and comfortable shoes
Since it's usually hot almost all the time, I suggest you travel light. Shorts, light dresses for women, sunglasses and comfortable shoes.
Useful phrases
how to say hello
Jambo - hello here.
Hakuna matata- no problem or ok.
How much - pesa ngapi.
Thank you - Asante