10 Places to Visit in Mombasa, Tourist Places & Top Attractions

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Wild Waters

Wild Waters is among the most unique places to visit in Mombasa with family and friends. The entertainment theme park has many amazing water based slides and rides, with plenty of swimming ride options. It also has a separate place for the air peace rights and even offers visitors a chance to enjoy bumper cars. The exciting theme park also houses a water play station and separate pools for adults and children, offering a memorable water day out for all age groups. The colorful slides and delectable snacks served at the park make it an appropriate destination for families with kids.

Location: Links Rd, Mombasa, Kenya

Timings: 11 AM to 6 PM - Monday to Friday (close on Tuesdays)

11 AM to 7PM - Saturday to Sunday

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Mombasa Marine National Park

Mombasa Marine National Park is a national reserve and a marine park situated in Mombasa in Kenya. Spread over an area of 2500 acres or 10 km square, the reserve of the park spans over 49.400 acres.

Highlights: Established in the year 1986, the Mombasa Marine National Park encloses within it a part of the back reef, lagoon as well as the reef crest habitats of the Bamburi Nyali fringing reef. Both the park and the reserve are usually utilized amongst the marine protected areas. This is one of the most visited marine parks of Kenya. You can easily spot the coral reefs in the waters here. The coastline of the park is incredibly facilitated with innumerable tourist activities. Most prominent activities here include diving, snorkelling, etc.

Location: The Mombasa Marine National Park is located on the coast in proximity to the tourist area. It lies on the Nyali Road in Mombasa, Kenya.

Timings: Monday to Friday: 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. The park remains shut on weekends.

Price: For the citizens of Kenya Adults: KSH 130 Children: KSH 125 For the residents of Kenya Adults: KSH 300 Child: KSH 170 For the non residents Adults: USD 17 Child: USD 13

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Mamba Village Centre

Mamba Village Centre lies in Nyali. It is indeed the largest crocodile farm of East Africa.

Highlights: At the Mamba Village Centre you can learn a lot about the behaviour and the life cycle of the world’s most fascinating amphibians – crocodiles. Besides, several horseback riding facilities can also be availed here. Prominent attractions of the village centre include the botanical garden and an aquarium. The specialty here are the aquatic plants and orchids. Besides this, the gardens here also display the carnivorous species. One major highlight for the visitors coming here is watching the crocodiles fight for the morsels during their feeding Timings. Definitely a favourite attraction in Kenya.

Location: Mamba Village Centre is located on the Beach Road Round About, Off Links Road, Nyali, Mombasa, Kenya

Timings: Open all round the year from 9 in the morning to 6 in the evening.

Price: 700 KES or 10 USD

04

Fort Jesus

Fort Jesus is a Portugese Fort that was built between the period spanning from 1593 to 1596 by the order of King Philip I of Portugal. This historic site is a must-visit, often featured in various Kenya tours that explore the rich heritage of the region.

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Mombasa Tusks

Mombasa Tusks is one of the most prominent landmarks of the Mombasa city of Kenya. These metal tusks though a prominent landmark have no specific attraction here.

Highlights: The tusks were built n the year 1952 to commemorate the Queen Elizabeth's visit to the country. Symbolizing the entry way to the city of Mombasa, here you can spot a number of shops, markets, banks and attraction. The intersecting Mombasa tusks form an M which is the initial letter of the port city – Mombasa.

Location: Mombasa Tusks are located in the Moi avenue of Mombasa, Kenya

Timings: These tusks can be visited all round the year.

Price: There is no entry fee to view the majestic metal Mombasa Tusks.

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Bamburi Beach

Bamburi Beach is an incredibly calm beach that boasts of fine soft sand and calm waters. It is definitely one of the most ideal places to go in order to experience a fantastic vacation with family.

Highlights: Ideal destination for sun lovers and sand seekers, the Bamburi Beach is a must visit for anyone who enjoys walking or swimming or unwinding on the beach. It offers everything you expect from a beach. The beach is also widely known for its nightclubs, restaurants and the modern hotels that are found in abundant here. You can enjoy water sports like scuba diving and snorkelling here. Camel rides are also a prominent activity here. Visit the beach to find some relaxing peace Timings with self.

Location: Bamburi Beach is located on the Northern Coast of Mombasa in Kenya.

Timings: The beach is open for public all round the year.

Price: Entry to the beach is free.

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Haller Park

Haller Park is a nature park that comprises of Fish Farm area, small demonstration, giraffe viewing platform, Game Sanctuary, Palm Garden, Crocodile pens and a Reptile Park. Together these provide the visitors with an umpteen variety of options to educate and entertain themselves.

Highlights: At present, Haller Park is a home to a vivid range of wildlife such as buffaloes, giraffes, hippos and antelopes. Several smaller mammals and birds can also be found in the park. It has been lauded with several awards and recognitions. The park is also the first recipient to be lauded with the United Nations Environmental Program Global 500 Roll of Honour award. This award was given to acknowledge the successful and unique rehabilitation undertaken by the park. A must visit for the nature lovers, the park is visited by over 160,000 people round the year.

Location: It is located Off Mombasa- Malindi Road in Bamburi.

Timings: Open from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Price: Entry fee is KES 1400.

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North Coast Beaches

The coastline lying north of Mombasa is in itself a world of fascinating natural beauty and history.

Highlights: Lined with pristine beaches filled with palm trees and the calm waters of the Indian Ocean, the beaches are broken by a huge mouth of the Kilifi Creek whose blue waters are a prominent port of call when it comes to the international yachting circuit. Kikambala, Vipingo, Shanzu and Nyali are a home to a vivid range of top rated resorts that serve fine cuisines and assure authentic services. On the other hand, the peaceful and quiet beach havens of Takaungu and Mtwapa offer the perfect escape from the outside world with its endless deserted beaches.

Location: The gateway of the North Coast Beaches is Mombasa. So, to get there, you can directly fly to Malindi.

Timings: Open round the year

Price: Entry to the North Coast Beaches is free.

09

Old Town

Old Town is a prominent area located in the Mombasa region of Kenya. Spread over an area of 72 hectares of the land, the Old Town is inhabited by a blend of local British, Asian, Arab and Portuguese settlers.

Highlights: In the year 1997, the Old Town and Fort Jesus were nominated by the National museums of Kenya for finding a place in the UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites. Buildings that you spot in the Old Town are largely inspired by the trade culture of Mombasa with several references from the Islamic and Portuguese architecture. One prominent tourist attraction here is the Portuguese Fort Jesus.

Location: Old Town lies on the south east end of the Mombasa Island adjacent to the Tudor Creek in Kenya.

Timings: Open all round the year.

Price: Entry to the Old Town is free. You may however have to pay specific prices for visiting the attractions in the Old Town.

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South Coast Beaches

The south coast of Kenya has a far more rustic appeal in comparison to Nyali or the other suburb beaches that are located immediately north of the Mombasa. This can be largely attributed to the logistical dislocation from the island-bound city which is connected by the steady but slow Likoni ferry service and not the road bridge.

Highlights: The three most prominent destinations here include the Diani Beach, Shimba Hills National Reserve and Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park. In the Southern edge of the ferry, the surfaced A14 sticks that go up to 1 to 2 miles of the sea shore for a major chunk of its length, veering the further inland just as it heads to the Lunga Lunga border with Tanzania that lies some 72 miles south of Mombasa.

Location: These lie over 30 km south of Mombasa.

Timings: Open round the year.

Price: Entry is free.