Mombasa Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Kenya
About Mombasa
Mombasa is Kenya's main tourist destination. It is on the eastern coastline of Kenya, bordering the Indian Ocean which has made it a popular destination for its beaches. Mombasa offers a diverse marine life, world-class hotels and friendly atmosphere. There is a tropical climate all year and it is a great destination filled with activities for all ages. Mombasa is one of the oldest cities in sub-Saharan Africa, and its precise date of founding remains unknown. The first accounts of Mombasa date back to the 12th century, when the Arab geographer Al Idrisi mentioned it as a prosperous trading post in his writings. Pre-colonial Mombasa was a prosperous city state in a region of East Africa known as the Swahili Coast, which also included other city states such asZanzibarandKilwa Kisiwani, and
Top Attractions in Mombasa
Explore the best things to see and do in Mombasa:
- ★Bamburi Forest Trails
- ★Bamburi Forest Trails and Butterfly Park
- ★Bigfish Sports Fishing
- ★Bombolulu Cultural Centre
- ★Bouccaner Diving
- ★Carnival
- ★Commonwealth War Cemetery Manyimbo
- ★Commonwealth War Cemetery Mbaraki
Where to Eat in Mombasa
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Blue Room
- 🍴Bollywood Bites
- 🍴Cafe Mocha
- 🍴City Mall
- 🍴Forodhani Restaurant
- 🍴Galaxy Chinese Restaurant Mombasa
Where to Stay in Mombasa
- 🏨ACK Guest House
- 🏨Bahari Beach hotel
- 🏨Best Western Plus Creekside
- 🏨C D H Backpackers
- 🏨Coastgate Hotel
- 🏨Cowrie Shell
Mombasa Travel Guide Sections
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