Mombasa
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In this Article
- Introduction
- Neighbourhoods
- Sights and Activities
- Events and Festivals
- Weather
- Getting There
- Getting Around
- Eat
- Drink
- Sleep
- Work
- Learn
- Keep Connected
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Introduction
Mombasa is Kenya's second largest city after Nairobi and is located along the coastline of the Indian Ocean. It is a major port and has a large internationa airport where many flights arrive with tourists wanting to experience the nice nearby beaches and tropical weather conditions. The city itself has around 800,000 inhabitants and is not a particularly beautiful one, though there are some things to enjoy if you want to get away from the beaches.
For more information have a look at the Mombasa Info website.
Neighbourhoods
- Kizingo
- Kibokoni
- Makadara
- Ganjoni
- Tudor
- Nyali
- Likoni
- Magongo
- Mikindani and Miritini
- Changanwe
- Bamburi
- Diani Beach
Sights and Activities
Events and Festivals
Weather
Mombasa has a tropical climate, meaning warm and humid conditions throughout the year. The coolest month is July when average daytime temperatures are around 26 degrees Celcius, the warmest months are February and March, when it's around 31 degrees during the day. Nights average between 20 degrees during the coolest months to 25 in the hottest months. Rain is possible in all months, but April and May are by far the wettest months, with 200 to 250mm a month. February is the driest month with just 5 rainy days.
Getting There
By Plane
Moi International Airport (MBA) offers a range of flights. Destinations include Munich, Düsseldorf (both with Air Berlin, Aden, Dubai, Nairobi, Frankfurt, Zürich, Bologna, Milan, Rome, Zanzibar, Brussels, Dar es Salaam, London and Manchester.
By Train
There are regular nighttrains to and from Nairobi, on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
By Car
Roads lead towards Nairobi in the west, Dar es Salaam in the south and Malindi and Lamu in the north.
By Bus
Buses go regularly to Nairobi (6 hours during the day, 8-10 hours at night) and minibuses go to Malindi (2,5 hours). Buses to Lamu take around 7 hours and connect with the ferry the Lamu.
By Boat
Eat
Drink
Sleep
Budget
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamburi Beach Resort | 12 Kms. North of Mombasa P.O. Box 99139 | Hotel | 92 |
| Kenya Bay Beach Hotel | Bamburi Beach, Mombasa Malindi Highway P O Box 767 | Hotel | 81 |
| Msafiri Cottages | Kikambala Mombasa | Guesthouse | 40 |
| The Beach - Bar Restaurant & Camp Lodge | P.O. Box 256 Mtwapa Maweni Beach | Hostel | 60 |
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