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Inside Background
Culture 
  Mombasa is a cultural paradise with history dating back almost 1000 years...
Last edited: 24 November 2008
Health & Safety 
When visiting Mombasa be aware this is a poor country! If you show off your...
Last edited: 23 November 2008
History 
Vasco de Gama, the famous Portuguese explorer, first landed at the site where...
Last edited: 28 November 2006
Tourist Board Info 
Kenya's official tourism website, MagicalKenya.com , has an extensive page on...
Last edited: 22 September 2009
Weather & When to Go 
Mombasa, Kenya is located in a tropical zone close to the equator, causing its...
Last edited: 22 November 2009
Budget Travel 
Kenya To Tanzania safaris-We offer  budget travel with kenya and Tanzania...
Last edited: 26 December 2009
FAQs - Currency 
UPDATE 21ST SEPTEMBER 2009: NB. Kenya visa obtained on arrival has recently...
Last edited: 21 September 2009
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Visa fee for entry to kenya is US 50 most country´s are issued with visa on...
Last edited: 06 April 2009
Getting Around 
Raylenne Tours & Safaris-  offers guided tours in and around mombasa with...
Last edited: 23 December 2009
Public Transportation 
Mombasa bills itself as having a more extensive public transport system than...
Last edited: 08 October 2007
Taxis & Rental Cars 
When in Mombasa try to take the local taxis, they don't look like much but they...
Last edited: 27 October 2008
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
bruno safaris managed by bruno kakai.  offices consists of drivers, guides and...
Last edited: 18 September 2009
Family Travel 
 I will recommend the company that did our family safari to Tsavo.  Gamewatch...
Last edited: 13 July 2009
First-time Visitors 
The first time you come to Kenya Take a half day trip into the local village to...
Last edited: 13 July 2009
Nightlife 
Because of its beautiful coastal location, Mombasa attracts many visitors year...
Last edited: 27 November 2009
Shopping 
Mombasa is well known among travelers as a place to buy traditional Kenyan...
Last edited: 31 August 2006
Sports & Activities 
An exiting experience is a guided "bush"-tour on a mountain bike off the beaten...
Last edited: 24 May 2008
Thuvi Safaris, 
  ThuviSafaris has been offering great safaris in Kenya,Tanzania, to Masai mara...
Last edited: 29 November 2009
Around and About Africa Expeditions 
Around and About Africa Expedition is based in Mombasa's Bora Bora area in...
Last edited: 22 December 2009
Magical Safaris 
Last September my wife and I returned from our honeymoon in Kenya . It was all...
Last edited: 13 October 2009
MICS TOURS & SAFARIS LTD 
I have been to Africa 4 times, however, this was the first time I have been on...
Last edited: 07 December 2009
MICS Tours & Safaris: Long Safaris 
Familiar with MICS Tours & Safaris Ltd? Write your own description and...
Last edited: 04 December 2009
Mocabe Tours and Safaris 
With a team that boast of high end experience in Kenya safaris with deep...
Last edited: 22 December 2009
mombasaafricansafaris 
Using mombasaafri... for a safari in Mombasa recently (November 2009) with a...
Last edited: 22 November 2009
North Coast Bars and Clubs 
A general piece of advice, you will be safe in the bars, but at night take a...
Last edited: 23 November 2009
Pori Tours( Tailor Made Safari Packages) 
http://www.porito... We stayed at the voyager in Jan/feb this year. We...
Last edited: 24 June 2009
Primetime Travels and Safaris - Mombasa 
Primetime Travel and Safari (Mombasa) is a Kenyan owned Tours and Travel...
Last edited: 18 September 2009
Scuba Diving 
Excellent diving in the Mombasa Marine Park at the Nort Coast. All marine life...
Last edited: 22 May 2008
Sunday at the Public Beach 
If you are staying on Bamburi beach take a stroll up to the Public Beach and...
Last edited: 09 August 2008
Tours and Websites 
http://www.sttsaf...            http://www.porito... www.aroundandabou...
Last edited: 26 December 2009
Bettykensafaris 
Bettykensafaris offer safari services in Kenya,Tanzania for Masai Mara,Tsavo...
Last edited: 05 December 2009
First African Dream Tours & Safaris 
For over 18 years, First African Dream Safaris has offered travel, safari and...
Last edited: 14 July 2009
Freddy Safaris Day Tour 
Freddy Safaris is a tour operator company who's commitment is to offer tour...
Last edited: 06 October 2009
Julius Thuvi Safaris 
 JuliusThuvi Safaris has been in operation from the North coast of Mombasa...
Last edited: 14 December 2009
Jumba la Mtwana 
Jumba la Mtwana a picturesque ruined village in Kilifi district, Coast...
Last edited: 04 October 2009
Wildlife Kenya Safaris 
     
Last edited: 30 September 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
The Hunters Steak House in Mkomani, Nyali is a must. Not only the steaks are...
Last edited: 31 March 2009
Cafe Amore - Chicken Tikka & Ice Cream  
It looks like an ice cream parlour, and it is an ice cream parlour: decorated...
Last edited: 04 May 2009
Jumba Ruins "Monsoons" Restaurant  
          Monsoons Seafood Restaurant                  ... la Mtwana...
Last edited: 26 October 2009
Il Covo Restaurant 
Pleasant Italian restaurant specialising in seafood, with usual pizza and pasta...
Last edited: 23 July 2008
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Inside Kenya: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
You can exchange your money at any bank. If you wish to visit the bank you will...
Last edited: 16 March 2009
Crossing the Border 
A visa is required for entry into Kenya if travelling from most countries...
Last edited: 03 October 2006
Emergencies 
U.S.  travelers should be aware that Travelers Insurance is recommended...
Last edited: 28 March 2007
Important Phrases 
no thank you vey much      =     hapana asante sana Hello, how are...
Last edited: 04 December 2009
Telephones 
Kenya Time Standard Time = GMT +3 hours   (GMT is Greenwich Mean Time).  Kenya...
Last edited: 15 November 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
  Most Kenyans in the travel industry are paid very low wages and rely heavily...
Last edited: 04 February 2009
Forms of Transport 
Most people will only experience a trip in their airport transfer vehicle or a...
Last edited: 09 June 2006
Gifts For Schools and Orphanges 
Kenya has many orphanages and schools which lack funding and so are grateful...
Last edited: 29 August 2008
Travel Tips 
Here are a few links to a variety of information for visiting tourists and...
Last edited: 22 November 2009
VISA Applications On Line 
It is easy to get a Kenyan Visa on line to avoid waiting to fill one out at the...
Last edited: 13 December 2007
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