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Exploring Mombasa is an independent Kenya Coast travel guide for visitors and locals. Discover where to stay, what to do, where to eat and what is happening across Mombasa, Diani, Kilifi, Watamu, Malindi, Lamu and the wider Kenyan coast.
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Read fresh local stories, practical guides and timely updates from Mombasa and across Kenya’s coast.
Blog & Guides
Friday Nights in Mombasa
Finding something to do on a Friday evening in Mombasa is no longer just about heading to a club close to midnight. You can step out…
Local Stories & Reviews
Sail Kilifi Creek aboard Cassandraville
Tour experiences take you from one destination to another, and then some are the destination themselves.…
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Current local time in Mombasa, Kenya
The current time in Mombasa, Kenya follows East Africa Time (EAT), UTC+3. Kenya does not observe…
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The Communities Restoring Kilifi’s Coast
Community conservation can change not only the places we visit, but also the way we travel.…
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Six counties. Six different reasons to go.
Choose a county to discover its beaches, towns, culture, wildlife and local experiences.
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Worth your time
Places that deserve more than a quick photo.
Discover beaches, heritage sites, wildlife, family attractions and lesser-known places across Kenya’s coast.
This week on the coast
The plans worth leaving the house for.
Find concerts, festivals, markets, sports and community events happening across Kenya’s coast.
Eat, stay and experience
Find somewhere to eat, stay or explore.
Browse restaurants, accommodation, tours and local experiences from across Kenya’s coast.
Where to eat
Deck270 Tapas Ocean Lounge
Deck270 was launched in late May 2026 as PrideInn’s newest lifestyle dining concept and has been promoted as…
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TAMARIND VILLAGE APARTMENTS
From KSh 21,300Tamarind Village, a luxurious collection of fully serviced apartments, is situated adjacent to the famous Tamarind Mombasa Restaurant…
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Mombasa City Walking Tour – Old Town & Fort Jesus
From KSh 0Discover the rich history, culture, and everyday life of Mombasa on this immersive Old Town walking tour led…
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Explore specific towns, beach neighbourhoods and local centres across Mombasa and the wider Kenyan coast.
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