Food Scene
Cafesserie-Mombasa
Malindi RoadAmazing coffee shop !
Highly recommend
Great place for ice cream! Have good food as well and excellent views of the beach
56 locals recommend
Aquadrom Yul's
Nyali RoadGreat place for ice cream! Have good food as well and excellent views of the beach
Drinks & Nightlife
Anuba Lounge
Tapas Cielo Bar & Restaurant
Links RoadKahama Hotel
Live band nights
Entertainment & Activities
Butterfly Pavilion
Bamburi RoadTrail for Jogging and cycling
Shopping
Nyali Centre
Neighbourhoods
Big Square Nyali
Chandarana Foodplus Supermarket Nyali
Nyali Cinemax
Nyali RoadAwesome place to watch movies on big screen
Pizza Inn & Chicken Inn
Nyali Road2 mins walk from the apartment!
Carry your golf kit if you play golf. The golf course is 5mins drive from the apartment.
14 locals recommend
Nyali Golf & Country Club Ltd
Carry your golf kit if you play golf. The golf course is 5mins drive from the apartment.
Sightseeing
The beach is 6mins drive from the apartment. The public beach access near the apartment is at Sun Africa Nyali Beach Hotel.
47 locals recommend
Nyali Beach
The beach is 6mins drive from the apartment. The public beach access near the apartment is at Sun Africa Nyali Beach Hotel.
Fort Jesus Museum
English Point Marina
Silos RoadTraveler advice
Getting around
Public transportation
Car hire, matatus (mini buses) and tuks tuks are the most convenient and common ways to get around Mombasa. Tuk-tuks are theoretically cheaper than taxis, but that doesn't mean you're not going to get ripped off. For taxi I recommend Uber particularly at night.
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Food & drink
Swahili cuisine features lots of fresh fish, fragrant rice and seafood curries as well as Arabic and Indian influences. Specialities include barbecued meat, a spicy tomato relish known as kachumbari, mandazi savoury dough balls and cooked banana. Dishes are flavoured with coconut, tamarind and lots of spices but there are also plenty of international options too. Nyma choma (roast meat, usually goat or beef) is a favourite in Kenya, with ugali (porridge) on the side and if you fancy trying a new drink, the coast is renowned for its madafu (coconut water)
Customs and culture
Religion
Christianity and Islam mainly
Customs and culture
Tipping
If a service charge isn't included in your restaurant bill, tip 10% should you wish to tip.
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3 Days in Mombasa
Three days in Mombasa is ample time to visit the city’s UNESCO-listed attractions, sunbathe and sip cocktails, and venture farther afield to hang out with elephants and giraffes. From kid-friendly water parks to multi-day safaris, here are top tips for making the most of your time in Kenya’s oldest city.
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Day 1: Discover the City
Start off at Fort Jesus and Mandhry Mosque. If you have time in the afternoon, cool off at a water park, cycle along rural trails, or learn more about the region’s flora and fauna at an ecopark. After a busy day, unwind on an evening dinner cruise along the coastline.
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Day 2: More tour
Spend a day in Shimba Hills National Reserve in search of leopards, elephants, and myriad bird species. Or, head out on a multi-day adventure touring the iconic Tsavo national parks, Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, or Maasai Mara large-game reserve. Alternatively, seafarers and marine-life lovers might opt for a day away from the mainland spotting dolphins on a wildlife-watching cruise.
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Day 3: Do as the Locals Do
Wander around a few of Mombasa’s museums, galleries, and cultural centers. Then jump in a tuk-tuk or taxi to one of the sandy beaches that line the city’s north coast, and while away the afternoon sunbathing, sipping cocktails, or taking part in water sports.