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New museum fees from May 7

If you’re planning to visit Fort Jesus, walk through Gede…

A Dawn Guide to Malindi

Malindi carries a different pulse before sunrise. Long before beach…

The Quiet Work of Diani Turtle Watch

Before sunrise, the beach tells the truth. This is what…

Discovering Mombasa, Step by Step

Walking Mombasa isn’t about clocking kilometres. It’s about what the…

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Worth Your Time

Tsavo West National Park

Explore Mzima Springs, lava fields and Kenya’s iconic red elephants.
April 9, 2023

Mama Ngina Waterfront Park

Enjoy a palm lined waterfront stroll with cool sea breeze…
February 17, 2023

Watamu Marine Park

Swim among rainbow coral gardens alive with turtles and playful…

Tsavo East National Park

Explore acacia savannahs where dust‑red elephants and maneless lions roam…
October 4, 2021

Marafa’s Hell’s Kitchen

Blue skies, Red Rocks & An Endless Fascinating Vista
October 4, 2020

Mombasa Marine National Park & Reserve

Snorkel bright reefs and watch turtles glide through clear water.
January 20, 2023

Haller Park

Leafy sanctuary where giraffe nibble high branches and hippo wallow…
May 5, 2022

Nguuni Nature Sanctuary: A Serene Refuge for Giraffe Lovers

Nguuni nature sanctuary Mombasa offers a one-of-a-kind experience for those…

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Salt Lick Safari Lodge

Tsavo West National Park, Salt Lick Safari Lodge, Taita Hills, Tsavo

TAMARIND VILLAGE APARTMENTS

Mkomani, Cement Silo rd, Mombasa, Kenya

Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments

Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments, Serena Road, Shanzu ward, 80109, Kenya

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Mombasa Highlights 24 Hour Itinerary

From the UNESCO-listed Old Town to beaches and a suburban…

A DOZEN WAYS TO LIVE LIKE A LOCAL

Enjoy the simpler things in life as you drink a…

Mombasa Marine National Park & Reserve

Snorkel bright reefs and watch turtles glide through clear water.

The Fort Jesus

Fort Jesus, bears testimony to the first successful attempt by…

Jumba La Mtwana

Jumba la Mtwana a picturesque ruined village rich in history…

Mamba Village Centre

Mamba Village Center is the largest crocodile farm in Africa…

Wild Waters

Whether you take a thrilling plunge down the water slides,…

Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park

Warm azure ocean, swaying coconut palms on white sandy beaches…

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