Mombasa, Kenya
Republic of Kenya
Known for its stunning scenery and cultural experiences, this is a must-visit in Kenya.
📖 About Mombasa
Mombasa is a coastal city in southeastern Kenya along the Indian Ocean.
It was the first capital of British East Africa, before Nairobi was elevated to capital status in 1907.
It now serves as the capital of Mombasa County. Buildings in the Central Business District are blue and white, representing the Indian Ocean. It is the country's oldest and second-largest city after Nairobi, with a population of about 1,208,333 people according to the 2019 census.
Trip Settings
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Total Budget
$1,484
$106 per day × 7 days × 2 travelers
Accommodation
$58 per night
Food & Dining
$23 per day
Local Transport
$10 per day
Entertainment
Budget Tips for Mombasa
- Group safaris are more affordable than private tours
- Dry season is best for wildlife viewing
- Local matatus/minibuses are very cheap
- Negotiate prices for most services
Current Weather in Mombasa
22.1°C
71.8°F
Cloudy
💨 5.7 km/h
💧 84%
Wed
22.1°
12.9°
Thu
21°
14.3°
Fri
23.6°
11.9°
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Kenya Facts
🏛️ Capital
Nairobi
🌍 Continent
Africa
📐 Area
580,367 km²
📞 Phone Code
+254
💰 Currency
Kenyan shilling
Sh (KES)
🗺️ Region
Eastern Africa
🗣️ Languages Spoken:
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
8 sites in Kenya
Mount Kenya National Park/Natural Forest
At 5,199 m, Mount Kenya is the second highest peak in Africa. It is an ancient extinct volcano, which during its period of activity (3.1-2.6 million y...
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The most saline of Africa's large lakes, Turkana is an outstanding laboratory for the study of plant and animal communities. The three National Parks ...
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Lamu Old Town is the oldest and best-preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa, retaining its traditional functions. Built in coral stone and mangro...
Read More →Sacred Mijikenda Kaya Forests
The Mijikenda Kaya Forests consist of 10 separate forest sites spread over some 200 km along the coast containing the remains of numerous fortified vi...
Read More →Fort Jesus, Mombasa
The Fort, built by the Portuguese in 1593-1596 to the designs of Giovanni Battista Cairati to protect the port of Mombasa, is one of the most outstand...
Read More →Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley
The Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley , a natural property of outstanding beauty, comprises three inter-linked relatively shallow lakes (Lake...
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