What to book before you travel to Mombasa?

Most visits can be booked on the spot. A few sell out days ahead. Here they are, stop by stop, with what you can do without booking underneath. Keep the rest of your time free.

Trip length

Weekend One week Two weeks

4 activities to book

Mombasa

Days 1-7

Days 1-7Fort JesusA Portuguese fort begun in 1593 by the Italian architect Cairati, shaped like a human figure from above, which changed hands nine times after 1631.€15Book on GetYourGuide →

Days 1-7Mombasa Marine ParkA protected lagoon and reef off Nyali and Bamburi since 1986; the coral has suffered bleaching, but parrotfish, moray eels, green turtles and rays remain.Book on GetYourGuide →

Days 1-7Haller ParkA former cement-works quarry turned into a living ecosystem by René Haller from 1971, now home to giraffes, hippos, buffalo, crocodiles and oryx.€10Book on GetYourGuide →

Days 1-7Shimba Hills National ReserveWooded hills south-west of Mombasa, one of Kenya's largest coastal forests, home to the country's last sable antelopes and many elephants.Book on GetYourGuide →

No booking needed: Mombasa Old Town · The Moi Avenue Tusks · Nyali Beach · Diani Beach

All activities in Mombasa on GetYourGuide

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Frequently asked questions

How much do the activities to book in Mombasa cost?

4 activities are paid; 2 have a known price in euros, for about €25 per person. The others are paid on the spot or in local currency: the price is on each card.

What can you do in Mombasa without booking anything?

4 visits on this itinerary need no ticket or time slot, starting with Mombasa Old Town, The Moi Avenue Tusks, Nyali Beach, Diani Beach. They make up most of your days: booking ahead only concerns a handful of sites with limited places.

The rest of the trip

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