Mombasa Itinerary - Tours and Activities
Updated: Mar 9
Located along the Indian Ocean, Mombasa is a costal resort city in Kenya. It is the oldest city in the country. The city is known for its historical significance, beaches and resorts. Below is a list of things you can do while visiting.
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Part of the job of a travel agent is to save clients time and money. I looked through hundreds of tours and picked out the best tours to book in various categories that are both the best in quality and price.
Prices listed below are subject to change. Rates are typically discounted for larger groups and children, so use the links provided to see the exact cost for your specific scenario and book what is of interest to you.
Mombasa City Tour
Unique cultural visit of Mombasa. The tour starts at Fort Jesus National Museum. Visit the Old Town with rich culture dating back to 200AD, in the old town we also visit old dhow harbor. A visit to slave market is a must as we head to Elephant tusk and Swaminayara temple. Finally, you'll visit Akamba wood carvers for souvenirs .
Duration
4 hours
Availability
Everyday at 9am and 2pm
Price
$40 per person
Alternative
Half-Day Scenic Bike Tour - $48 per person
Walking Tour Through Old Town Mombasa and Fort Jesus - $50 per person
Mombasa Full Day Tour - $111 per person
Fort Jesus Museum Walking Tour
This is a World Heritage site that reminds us of the history of the Renaissance period. It tells the history of the Portuguese, the Arabs and the British era back in the 15th Century. You'll get to visit several other historical sites, including Old Town village where you'll venture into the Swahili Culture and the Arab's architectural designs that shows the influence of the Arabs back in the 16th Century.
Duration
4 hours
Availability
Everyday at 9am
Price
$30 per person
Alternative
Fort Jesus Sound and Light show Mombasa - $30 per person
Diani Beach Day Trip
Visit Kongo Mosque, camel and boat rides and the Sacred Forest of Kaya Kinondo. On this excursion along the Kenyan coast, you'll discover the most spectacular places in Mombasa and Diani.
Duration
100 hours
Availability
Everyday at 8:30am
Price
$115 per person
Alternative
Dhow Sailing at Funzi Kinazini - $150 per person
Lunch or Dinner Cruise
Enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner in the most Kenyan style as you cruise along the coast of Mombasa on board a traditional boat. Not to be missed!
Duration
5 hours
Availability
Monday - Saturday at 12pm and 6:30pm
Price
$120 per person
Alternative
Tamarind Dinner Dhow Cruise - $78 per person
Dolphins Swim at Kisite Marine Park and Wasini Island
Enjoy a full day at Kisite Marine Park for boat sailing, dolphin spotting, snorkeling, swimming, sun bathing, and a mouth-watering Swahili seafood lunch on Wasini Island. Get a glimpse of local culture while visiting Wasini Village.
Duration
10 hours
Availability
Everyday at 6am
Price
$125 per person
Alternative
Watamu Marine Park & Sudi Island Excursion - $88 per person
2 Days Watamu Tour - $322 per person
2 Days Wasini Dolphin Tour - $370 per person
Tsavo National Park Day trip
A guided tour to Tsavo National Park breaks up the massive area into bite-sized chunks that can experienced in just one day. Even if you're short on time, this tour gives you plenty of opportunities to see animals like elephants, lions, and leopards in the wild—sightings enhanced by information about the wildlife from your guide.
Duration
11 hours
Availability
Everyday at 5:30am
Price
$250 per person
Alternative
Haller Park Half-Day Tour - $65 per person
Shimba Hills National Reserve Tour - $161 per person
2-Day Safari in Taita Hills
Leave Mombasa on safari to Tsavo East National Park and Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary with an overnight at Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge, where you’ll have aerial views of a watering hole that draws nocturnal wildlife. Daily game drives explore both wildlife reserves during the hours when animals are most active, packing a classic safari experience into an overnight escape from Mombasa.
Duration
2 days
Availability
Everyday at 6am
Price
$367 per person
Alternative
3 Day Safari to Samburu National Reserve - $220 per person
2 Day Safari Tsavo East - $369 per person
3 Day Tsavo East and West - $625 per person
3 Day Safari to Masai Mara - $577 per person
3 Day Safari to Mombasa, Taita Hills & Ngutuni - $682 per person
3 day Safari to Tsavo East & Amboseli - $703 per person
3 Day Safari to Tsavo East Taita Hills - $750 per person
3 Day Safari to Tsavo East and Ngutuni - $940 per person
4 Day Safari of Tsavo East & West & Amboseli National Park - $1,013 per person
5 Day Safari of Tsavo East & West & Amboseli National Park - $1,100 per person
5 Day Safari of Tsavo East & West, Amboseli & Taita National Park - $1,338 per person
6 Day Safari of Tsavo East & West, Amboseli and Taiti Hills - $1,685 per person
7 Day Safari of Tsavo East & West, Amboseli, Taiti & Ngutuni - $1,600 per person
8 Day Safari of Tsavo East & West, Amboseli & Maasai Mara - $5,600 per person
4 Days Mount Kenya Trekking
Trekking to Point Lenana at 16,059 feet (4,895 meters)—one of Mt. Kenya’s three summits—is challenging but enjoyable for fit walkers. Make the hike with a guide for safety on this 4-day adventure. Follow the Sirimon route through montane forest, heaths, and valleys; see unique flora and fauna; and absorb incredible summit views before descending. Three nights’ mountain camp accommodation, meals, and hotel transfers are included.
Duration
4 days
Availability
Everyday at 7am
Price
$800 per person