Mombasa is one of the most breathtaking tourist locations in Kenya as it allows tourists to get away from the crowds, and experience the unmatched beauty of the region. Here is a detailed travel guide for Mombasa, brought to you by Flightlink!
The best time to go to Mombasa is from July to October, as this offers ideal weather with bright sunshine and clear skies. Safaris are excellent, without any interruption for rains. In November, the sun stays up the longest so tourists can enjoy longer days and more activities.
Mombasa is accessible by air, train, and road. Tourists can take a train from Nairobi, which is around 300 miles away from Mombasa. They can also fly to Moi International Airport, which has well connected flights from numerous destinations all over the world. A flight from Nairobi to Mombasa takes around 45 minutes. The Airport is around 6 miles west of central Mombasa. Tourists can also book flights to Mombasa through FlightLink!
The cuisine of the region is unique, as it offers a blend of Arabic, African, Portuguese, and Indian tastes. Tourists can enjoy fresh seafood, such as crab, lobster, and countless species of fish. Top restaurants include Tamarind Dhow, Zain’s barbecue house, Forodhani Restaurant, Imani Dhow Restaurant, and Ali Barbour’s Cave Restaurant! The street food is also delicious as tourists can try dishes such as Viazi Karai (potato nuggets), Mitai (doughnuts), Mogo (grilled cassava), Mishkaki (meat skewers), Vibibi (rice pancakes), and Mikate ya nyama (meat pies). One can wash it down with fresh fruit juices and mouth watering local drinks.
Mombasa is home to a number of amazing tourist locations that everyone must visit.
Here are some top tips that travelers should keep in mind during their visit.
KENYA, Mombasa: A photograph taken by the Ministry of East African Affairs, Commerce and Tourism (MEAACT), shows a general view of the Mombasa skyline opposite EnglishPoint Marina in Mombasa, 02 June 2015. The 4-acre ocean view EnglishPoint Marina represents an iconic landmark that overlooks the Mombasa skyline in a natural marina basin with a modern design and contemporary feel. The multi-million dollar marina resort features a 26-room hotel, conferencing facility, a roof-top restaurant, a casino, swimming pool, 96 serviced apartments including 8 penthouses seafront restaurant, gym and spa, as well as a boardwalk with retail outlets, water-sports centre and fully-serviced, 88-berth marina. MANDATORY CREDIT: MEAACT PHOTO / STUART PRICE.