Commanding a lovely view of Mombasa’s Old Town, the elegant and luxurious full service apartments in the Tamarind Mombasa Village are a good alternative to beach resorts. Built into coral ramparts, guests fall in love with its beautiful African coastal architecture with its soft archways, classical turrets, white walls, private, gorgeous gardens and impeccable hospitality.
A collection of 45 apartments offering one, two or three bedrooms, it is a choice location for the business visitor, those wanting proximity to Mombasa or the traveler looking for a long term stay.
Decorated with authentic …

Mombasa has many local eateries to try out. If you can find a place that serves traditional coastal dishes, try the barazi (pigeon peas in coconut) served with mahamri (donut-like pastry) usually served for breakfast or the Mkate Sinia (Rice bread) Vitumbua (rice flour and coconut cream pastry buns) with a nice cup of chai (tea)….in true Swahili style!
Mubin’s – this open air restaurant is popular with the locals and although they serve everything from chicken tikka (barbequed taandori chicken) to naan (Indian flatbread), it is best known for its …

Mombasa is on the same timezone as the rest of Kenya.
Kenya’s (Mombasa) timezone  is UTC/GMT +3 hours
Calculating Time Difference between the US and Mombasa:
If you’re in US/Pacific, Mombasa is 10 hours ahead
If you’re in US/Central, Mombasa is 8 hours ahead
If you’re in US/Eastern, Mombasa is 7 hours ahead
Calculating Time Difference between UK and Mombasa:
If you’re in London, England, Mombasa is 3 hours ahead
Calculating Time Difference between Canada and Mombasa:
If you’re in Canada/Pacific, Mombasa is 10 hours ahead
If you’re in Canada/Mountain, Mombasa is 9 hours ahead
If you’re in Canada/Central, Mombasa is 8 hours ahead
If you’re in …

This is a video produced by the Kenya Tourism Board…what a place to visit!