Mombasa Travel Guide
Kenya
Mombasa is a Kenyan coastal city with a population of 1,440,396, situated on the Indian Ocean. It is one of Kenya’s main cities and a useful base for exploring the country’s coastline.
Most international visitors arrive through Moi International Airport, which serves Mombasa. The nearby coast includes Tiwi Beaches, 22.1 kilometres away, and Diani Beach, 32.7 kilometres away, both south of the city on Kenya’s Indian Ocean coast.
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Weather in Mombasa
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Pays in KES
Plug type Type G
Emergency 999
Dial code +254
Tipping: Tipping is customary in Kenya for good service. While not mandatory, it is greatly appreciated by service staff.
Best time to visit Mombasa
Jan
31°14Feb
31°9Mar
31°22Apr
29°27May
28°22Jun
28°19Jul
27°21Aug
27°21Sep
28°19Oct
29°19Nov
30°24Dec
31°26Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Mombasa
Nyali Beach
4.6 km away
Bumburi Beach
9.8 km away
Shanzu Beach
12.3 km away
Tiwi Beaches
22.1 km away
Diani Beach
32.7 km away
Galu Beach
36.9 km away
Things to do in Mombasa
Fort Jesus Museum
history museum
2.4 km
ACK Mombasa Memorial Cathedral
anglican or episcopal place of worship
2.4 km
Africa Hotel
museum
2.3 km
Nyali Cinemax
movie theater
2 km
FEM Family Church
christian place of worship
2 km
CITAM Mombasa
christian place of worship
3.7 km
Crossroads Fellowship
christian place of worship
4.1 km
AIC Tudor new church
christian place of worship
0.8 km
Getting there
Moi International Airport · 7.3 km
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