Mombasa City & Beach Break

3 Days / 2 Nights 1–12 guests Mombasa · Nyali

Overview

About this trip

Duration3 Days / 2 Nights

DestinationsMombasa · Nyali

Best time to visitDecember–March and July–October

Ideal forFamilies, first-time coast visitors and short breaks

Travellers1–12 guests

Tour typeCity & beach

A short break that combines Mombasa's centuries of history with relaxed days on the beaches of Nyali, just north of the city.

Why go

Mombasa is Kenya's oldest city. Fort Jesus, built by the Portuguese in the 1590s, and the narrow streets of the Old Town tell a story of traders, sultans and explorers, while Nyali offers wide sandy beaches and good family hotels.

How the trip runs

After arrival you check in to a Nyali beach resort. One day is spent on a guided tour of Fort Jesus and the Old Town, and on another evening you board a dhow for a sunset cruise around the harbour. The rest of the time is free for the beach.

Good to know

Mombasa is reachable by flight or by the SGR train from Nairobi, which takes around six hours.

Experiences

Things to do

Fort JesusA guided visit to the 16th-century UNESCO World Heritage fort
Old Town walking tourSpice shops, mosques, balconies and carved doors
Sunset dhow cruiseSail around the harbour with dinner on board
Nyali beach daysWide sand and a calm lagoon
Haller ParkGiraffes, hippos and tortoises in a restored quarry
Mamba Village (optional)Crocodiles and camel rides, popular with children
Swahili street foodBhajia, mahamri and grilled cassava in the Old Town
SGR train journey (optional)A scenic trip from Nairobi through Tsavo

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Booking terms

Deposits & cancellations

Deposit, payment and cancellation terms depend on the hotels, camps and airlines booked. They are set out in writing with your quote before you pay.