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Visiting Mombasa, Kenya


The city of 900,000 sits on Mombasa Island, with beach front hotels lining the North Coast, on the mainland at Nyali Beach. Mombasa's Indian Ocean setting has brought a diverse array of people to Kenya's second-largest city. The architecture and markets reflect its Arab heritage. Its Indian influences are evident in mosques and temples that date back as far as the early 1800s. European colonials left the mark at sites such as Fort Jesus. Barter for a good taxi deal or try traveling short... more » The city of 900,000 sits on Mombasa Island, with beach front hotels lining the North Coast, on the mainland at Nyali Beach. Mombasa's Indian Ocean setting has brought a diverse array of people to Kenya's second-largest city. The architecture and markets reflect its Arab heritage. Its Indian influences are evident in mosques and temples that date back as far as the early 1800s. European colonials left the mark at sites such as Fort Jesus. Barter for a good taxi deal or try traveling short distances by tuk-tuk. « less
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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Jul
79°F 26°C
68°F 20°C
Aug
79°F 26°C
68°F 20°C
Sep
81°F 27°C
69°F 20°C
Oct
82°F 27°C
71°F 21°C
Nov
84°F 28°C
73°F 22°C
Dec
86°F 30°C
73°F 22°C
Extended Forecast
Friday
10 Jul
Hi:
80°F 26°C
Lo:
71°F 21°C
Saturday
11 Jul
Hi:
82°F 27°C
Lo:
69°F 20°C
Sunday
12 Jul
Hi:
84°F 28°C
Lo:
71°F 21°C

Traveller Reviews

Tijara Beach

9 Jul 2009

Having traveled extensively to many exotic destinations, we were tremendously happy to find Tijara - a perfect piece of paradise on the Kenyan coast. The experience started from the minute we were...more

Wildlife Kenya Safaris

9 Jul 2009

I would highly recommend a safari with Wildlife Kenya Safaris. This was a perfectly organised, stress free holiday. Sammy (our driver) picked us up from the airport and was incredible. He was...more

Voyager Beach Resort

4 of 5 stars
Devon, England
8 Jul 2009
3/3 found this review helpful

Hotel - The Voyager Hotel was fantastic. All staff were very friendly and helpful. Very clean, well organised, lovely food and variety . A lovely hotel to spend a week and half at (as we went on...more

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