The beaches and resorts of Mombasa are fast becoming a top international tourist destination. Mombasa is the second largest city in Kenya and one of the most beautiful locations in all of Africa. It is home to brilliant white sand beaches and rich cultural history. Travel here has become popular all over the world and the influx of tourists means more flights.
The city of Mombasa overflows with culture and fun, which is one of the reasons thousands of people, visit each year. It is the perfect place to unwind on …

Mombasa is well known for its warm, tropical climate. Basically Mombasa’s weather is hot and humid most of the time. Even so, Mombasa’s climate is a lot milder than most other countries with tropical climates.
Winter months are generally warmer than summer although not by much and the amount of rainfall largely depends on the time of year. This is simply because Kenya sits directly on the equator and can experience all four seasons all year round.
The hottest months are December through April, reaching an average high of 31°C throughout the …

Western Kenya is full of cultural adventures and experiences for travellers looking to get in with the locals and wildlife. Here is a brief overview of what awaits to the West.
The Luhya community is well known for a traditional dance called Isikuti. It is named after the main instrument played during the dance. The men and women dance in pairs as the Isikuti is played along with bells and whistles. Be part of the fun while on your tour of western province in Kenya.
Bull fighting is a very important sporting …

The hotel rating system can be difficult to discern. Use this helpful guide to decide if you want to spend the extra for the additional star.

Mombasa is known for its diverse cuisine in that you can find Chinese, Indian, Italian, Korean, and Swahili menus. There is a multitude of eateries and restaurants to choose from, including those that offer a lot of freshly caught seafood. The following are some of the restaurants that you should consider whenever you vacation in Mombasa.
Arturo’s Italiano – often rated by Italian tourists as the best Italian cuisine you will find in Mombasa. You can gaze over at the crocodile farm and watch them basking in the …

A beachside retreat in one of East Africa’s finest big-game fishing destinations, Hemingway’s Watamu overlooks the stunning beach of Watamu Marine Park. With a fabulous day spa, a wide array of international cuisines, numerous water sports and activities, plus a traditional Arabic dhow, this is the perfect way to encounter Kenya.
The low thatched buildings at Hemingway’s Watamu blend well into the coastal environment. The rooms and suites are contemporary in design with distinct local touches in the woodwork and artifacts. Palm-filled gardens and spacious public rooms provide a refined yet …

Moi International Airport services a remarkable amount of aviation traffic with more than eighteen airlines flying directly between Europe and Mombasa. With regular connections to over twenty cities, Mombasa continues to be a top tourist destination and the airport has been upgraded to control traffic from long-haul international flights.
Facilities now include foreign exchange and banking services, duty free shops, bars and restaurants, WiFi, post office, taxi, car rentals, tour agencies, hotel booking booths, VIP lounges and a children’s play area. It is located in a township known as Port Reitz …

1. Eat At The Tamarind Restaurant
Perhaps the finest of the various Tamarind ventures; eating on the terrace of this grand Moorish building overlooking the water is a romantic splurge you can’t afford to miss. Seafood is the focus here, but meat eaters won’t go hungry and vegetarians even get their own menu. The only bum note is the rather cheesy keyboard music, which takes a few dawas (vodka, lime and honey cocktails) to drown out. There’s a casino upstairs – just remember you’ll need some money for the taxi …

With the world’s second largest barrier reef and all sorts of sea life to be found off the Kenyan coast, diving in Mombasa is a must for enthusiasts. The Mombasa North Coast dive area is a paradise for beginners as well as for experienced divers. The floras and faunas of the Indian Ocean reveal the opportunity to see Sea Turtles, Morays, Giant Wrasse, Groupers, and Whitetip Reef Sharks. With a bit of luck you’ll also be able to see mantas and whale sharks.
From October to March Kenya has to be …

With 39 Hotel rooms, 21 Studio apartments and 4 Beach Cottages, the Indiana Beach Apartments are one of the few to offer your choice of accommodations. Perfect for business travel or a family holiday. The hotel is less than ten minutes’ drive from the new Nyali central business district, now complete with exquisite and modern shopping malls, the talk of the town in Mombasa.