Language
Basic Swahili Phrases for Travelers Swahili is the official language of Kenya and is spoken by the majority of the inhabitants of Mombasa. Although English is also widely spoken, it is useful to know some common words and phrases to use whilst visiting Mombasa and rural areas along the coast. Hello = Jambo / hujambo […]
Currency
Kenya: Currency The Kenya currency unit is the Shilling (KSH), divided in 100 cents. The Kenyan shilling has been quite stable over the years. One US dollar equals about 85 Kenyan shillings, one Euro is approximately 115 shillings, and 1 British pound is about 135 shillings. Although many major currencies are accepted in Nairobi and […]
Conferences
Conferences Mombasa is a very popular destination for business travelers to combine Corporate Conferences, Meetings, and Seminars with office/business retreats. Mombasa offers corporate clients excellent facilities for large Conferences, Executive board meetings and Business functions within a range of hotels by the beach and in the heart of the city. Each hotel that has conference […]
National Parks
Mombasa National Park and Reserve Mombasa Marine Reserve was formed to protect the precious coral heads and their resident marine life from damage by over-fishing and trophy collecting (relics, shells, coral etc). Coral species include: branching (Acropolra), encrusting (Turbinaria) and massive (Porites). As the original trading and slaving port of Kenya, the national park opened […]
Historical Sites
Fort Jesus Fort Jesus is Mombasa’s Most popular tourist attraction. The Fort, located along the coastline near the Old Town, is a monumental piece of architecture that was built in the 16th century by the Portuguese. The fort has a museum that displays various artifacts from the era where Mombasa served as a transit point […]
Safaris
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Casinos
Golden Key Casino Golden Key Casino is rated as the best casino in town. The casino is part of the famous Tamarind Restaurant, thus making it a marvelous place for an evening of superb dining coupled with wonderful entertainment. The restaurant and casino have a magnificent view of the town of Mombasa, as well as […]
Weather
Weather Overview for Mombasa Mombasa is well known for its warm, tropical climate. Mombasa’s weather is mostly hot and humid. As soon as the door of the plane or train opens, you will smell and feel a gush of the warm coastal breeze embrace you like a hot, wet blanket. However Mombasa’s climate is a […]
Map
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Visa Information
Kenya is considered one of Africa’s tourism-active countries. Often used as port for nearby countries, the coastal part of Kenya is attraction enough for visitors. It is recommended that the visitors should consult their nearest Kenyan Embassy for updated information regarding VISA’s. Below are some basic guidelines to travelers who are visiting Kenya for the […]