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May
82°F 27°C
72°F 22°C
Jun
81°F 27°C
70°F 21°C
Jul
79°F 26°C
68°F 20°C
Aug
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81°F 27°C
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Oct
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Traveller recommended attractions
Rating Name
Haller Park
Ollie #1 of 25 attractions in Mombasa
4.5 of 5 stars 129 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Bombollulo Workshops
Ollie #2 of 25 attractions in Mombasa
4.5 of 5 stars 23 reviews
Attraction type  Speciality Shops; Other
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Nyali Beach
Ollie #3 of 25 attractions in Mombasa
4 of 5 stars 34 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  7.5 km from city centre
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Fort Jesus Museum
Ollie #4 of 25 attractions in Mombasa
4 of 5 stars 59 reviews
Owner description: Fort Jesus is Mombasa’s most popular tourist attraction. The fort, located along the coastline near the Old Town, is a monumental piece of...... more » Owner description: 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 for the slave trade and commodities, and which enjoyed regular visits by seafarers and the like. « less
Attraction type  Museums; Historic Sites; Monuments/ Statues
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
Gedi Ruins
Ollie #5 of 25 attractions in Mombasa
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins
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Nguuni Nature Sanctuary
Ollie #6 of 25 attractions in Mombasa
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  7.5 km from city centre
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Bamburi Beach
Ollie #7 of 25 attractions in Mombasa
4 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  0.8 km from city centre
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Old Town
Ollie #8 of 25 attractions in Mombasa
3.5 of 5 stars 45 reviews
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods; Historic Sites
Distance  0.1 km from city centre
Gede Ruins
Ollie #9 of 25 attractions in Mombasa
4 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Mombasa Marine National Park
Ollie #10 of 25 attractions in Mombasa
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  National Parks
Jumba la Mtwana
Ollie #11 of 25 attractions in Mombasa
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews

Jumba la Mtwana a picturesque ruined village in Kilifi district, Coast province. It is about 15 kms north of Mombasa on and above the beach about 1km north of the mouth of Mtwapa... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites
Ngomongo Villages
Ollie #12 of 25 attractions in Mombasa
4 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks
Severin Tours
Ollie #13 of 25 attractions in Mombasa
5 of 5 stars 1 review

Severin Tours offers a Mombasa By Night tour of the Fort Jesus area. The tour begins with a trip on a Dhow around the Creek of Mombasa. You are welcomed on board with snacks and a... more »

Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas; Tours
Mamba Village
Ollie #14 of 25 attractions in Mombasa
3 of 5 stars 13 reviews
East Africa’s largest crocodile farm.
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Ferme aux crocodiles
Ollie #15 of 25 attractions in Mombasa
4 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Zoos
Jain Temple
Ollie #16 of 25 attractions in Mombasa
3.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
This spectacular temple is adorned floor to ceiling with sculptures and figurines. Jainism holds all forms of life to be sacred.
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Shree Cutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple
Ollie #17 of 25 attractions in Mombasa
4 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
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Mombasa Go-Kart
Ollie #18 of 25 attractions in Mombasa
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Owner description: Mombasa's motor sport arena – a place to chill with your friends and thrill with your kids. Whether you’re a budding Schumacher or a first-time...... more » Owner description: Mombasa's motor sport arena – a place to chill with your friends and thrill with your kids. Whether you’re a budding Schumacher or a first-time driver, Mombasa Go-Karting has the experience and technical know-how to put you on the right track.There is a viewing veranda located in the bar and you can order food from the bar whilst you are watching the action on the track. « less
Attraction type  Game/ Entertainment Centres; Government Buildings
Distance  10.9 km from city centre
Golden Key Casino
Ollie #19 of 25 attractions in Mombasa
2.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Casinos
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Leven House
Ollie #20 of 25 attractions in Mombasa
3 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
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