2 Days in Mombasa Trip: Budgets, Hotels, Food & Attractions

Day 1 | Morning

Tsavo National Park

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Voi, Tsavo National Park East, Kenya

Tsavo National Park is currently the largest national park in Kenya, covering an area of 21,000 square kilometers and consists of two parts, Tsavo East and Tsavo West. Generally speaking, Tsavo West National Park, with a radius of only 1,000 square kilometers, is more eye-catching. The beautiful and simple African wilderness scene and the diverse species of wild animals attract thousands of tourists from all over the world every year. Tsavo West National Park is located in the narrow strip between the Tsavo River and the Mombasa Highway. In the 1960s, this place used to be the place with a very large number of black rhinos in the world, about 9,000. However, due to the destruction of the ecological balance, only about 100 remained by the end of the 1980s. Now, the rhino habitat has been set up in the park, and its number has rebounded. In addition, tourists can also see lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, bison, zebras, antelopes and other wild animals here.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Bamburi Beach nearby is the top choice before you leave Tsavo National Park and hit the road.

Bamburi Beach

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Malindi Road, Mombasa 80100, Kenya

Bamburi Beach is one of the few resorts north of Mombasa that is popular with both Africans and Europeans, and is very close to the airport. The white sand is dazzling in the sun, and the blue Indian Ocean is divided into layers from shallow to deep. You can take a boat to the sea for a lap.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: It is a serene beach, good for family outing and fun. It's clean and safe. The local cuisine is creatively made and served, though very spice but I bet its tag wagging

Trip.com User: best beaches in the world with white sand beach, best part is the water depth will not go deep for atleast 1km from the shore making it very safe for swimming

Day 1 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Bamburi Beach, PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort and Convention Centre Mombasa nearby is the best place to stay.

PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort and Convention Centre Mombasa

Situated in Shanzu in the Coast Region Region, 11 km from Mombasa, PrideInn Paradise Beach Hotel & Spa boasts an outdoor pool and year-round outdoor pool. There is a water park on site and guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free private parking is available on site.
Every room is equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Some rooms feature a seating area where you can relax. Certain units have views of the sea or pool. Every room comes with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hair dryer. PrideInn Paradise Beach Hotel & Spa features free WiFi throughout the property.
You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property.
This resort has a private beach area and car hire is available. You can play table tennis, billiards, and darts at the resort. The nearest airport is Moi International Airport, 17 km from PrideInn Paradise Beach Hotel & Spa.
This area is also rated for the best value in Shanzu! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to similar properties in this city.

Day 2 | Morning

Mombasa Marine National Park

Location: Off Mombasa Beach, Mombasa, Kenya

Mombasa Marine National Park is located in the north of Mombasa, and there are many amazing marine life in the park. There are also sandy beaches and coral reef parks for diving.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Little Amanya Camp: Nice marine attractions

Day 2 | Afternoon

Fort Jesus nearby is the top choice before you leave Mombasa Marine National Park and hit the road.

Fort Jesus

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-6:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: National Museums of Kenya-Fort Jesus Museum Nkrumah Rd, Mombasa 80100 Mombasa

Fort Jesus is located on the southeast corner of Mombasa Island. The opening of a new route linking the East and the West has enabled the vigorous development of international trade and maritime transport. Mombasa is an important supply point and cargo distribution center on the new route, so it has become the target of competition. In 1589, the Ottoman Turks sent an expedition to occupy Mombasa and build the castle. In 1593, the Portuguese captured Mombasa and built a larger castle on the harbour headland to overlook and control the port. Because Portuguese missionaries also traveled with merchant ships, the new castle was named Fort Jesus. Fort Jesus is in the shape of a "big" shape, more than 100 meters long and 80 meters wide. The city wall is built on coral rock, 15 meters high and 2.4 meters thick. The gate is covered with spikes about 10 cm long to prevent the collision of elephants. In 1696, the Sultan of Oman began a siege of the castle, and the Portuguese surrendered after two years and nine months of resistance. In 1958, the ancient castle was turned into a museum, displaying historical pictures and cultural relics of East Africa and the new route. Some cultural relics from China are also included, such as the porcelain plates and vases fired during the Xuande period of the Ming Dynasty. Research shows that Zheng He also reached Mombasa when he went to the West, and these cultural relics are probably left at that time.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: We came here in February. Fort Jesus is an interesting piece of Mombasa's history. You can learn about the city's strategic importance and how it changed hands between the Omanis and Europeans so many times. A nice diversion in Old Town.

J Blessing: old is gold

* All reviews in the blog are machine-translated.