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Mtwapa Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

town in Kilifi County, Kenya

About Mtwapa

People who want to spent their holidays at the wonderful beaches ofKenyaand to go on a safari tour have to decide whether to go toSouth CoastorNorth Coast, which simply means south or north ofMombasa. While theSouth Coasthas the nicer beaches and more primordial nature theNorth Coastaround Mombasa and Mtwapa offer much more action and activities. There exists a lack of modern public transport (tram, metro) in combination with chaotic traffic in Mombasa and associated development of urban suburbs to new centres. On the other hand many Europeans settle there and bring development. Mtwapa is known as “the village that never sleeps”. Even long after midnight the pubs are busy, even sellers are in the streets, and a lot of people walk around. It is the centre of night life and prostitution in t

Top Attractions in Mtwapa

Explore the best things to see and do in Mtwapa:

  • Bamburi Beach
  • Bamburi Forest Trails
  • Beach Africa
  • Cobba Cabana Beach
  • Haller Park
  • Jumba la Mtwana Ruins
  • Jumba Ruins Beach
  • Kanamai Beach

Where to Eat in Mtwapa

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Bahari Gates
  • 🍴Big Tree
  • 🍴Eagle Nest
  • 🍴Fast food
  • 🍴Fisherman's Creek Serena Side
  • 🍴Jumba Ruins Monsoons

Mtwapa Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 14 sections including:

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