Coast Province Travel Forum

We're going on holiday to Bamburi Beach again,(our 5th visit), in a few weeks time. Last time we visited was 2002.
Back in the 1990's we could visit Mombassa by Taxi and walk around for hours without any worries. In 2002 we again visited Mombassa by Taxi, and were horified to find we were the only 2 white people in the entire street, and the asmosphere was hostile.
We would like to know please what the situation is like now in Mombassa.??
Is it safe to walk around, or is a quided tour bus the only way now to see the
sites and shops.
Thank You
Katie

Hi (again)

Whats the recommended way to get to the Cinema complex from Nyali Beach. How far is it?

Cheers.

Hi,

Many thanks for all of your help & advice so far. What time does it get dark in Mombasa during November?

Thanks.

Hi,

How far is this from Nyali Beach? Will I need a taxi or can we walk there?

Thanks.

Hi my partner and i are going to mombasa nxt month and was just wondering if anyone can give us advice on how much currency to take, were planning to do a one day one night safari and some shopping could you please advise us on how much to take thanks,

Hi,

Were travelling to Mombasa (nyali beach) shortly and plan on taking a 2 night safari whilst there preferably staying in a tented camp. Can you guys recommend a reliable source (locally) where I can book this. Also how much should I expect to pay?

Many thanks.

Hi,

Were staying at the Nyali beach hotel soon. What are the monkeys that live around the hotel actually like? Are they just naughty or more of a menace. I have read that given the opportunity they will get into your roon to find food!

Thanks,

Hi,
Can anyone tell me what weather to expect in Mombasa in October.


Thank you

Can anyone help me with this hotel. My partner and I are getting married there in October and I have now read many mixed reports about it. Any info on whats like would be great.


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i am stoppin at diani sea resort on thursday and have heard a little bit about wasini island. Just wanted to no how far is it from where i am stayin and where is best place to book excursion and have people had good times there?

Does anyone know what hotel staff get paid in Mombasa? Any advise on tips?

Is the Bahari guest house posted on your site for $12 dollars the same as Shella Bahari guest house? Four of us plan to visit lamu in mid august-2009. Two are kenyan residents and two are not.
Do this hotels in lamu charge both resident and non resident fees?
Nyakio.

I'm planning to travel to Kwale, Kenya to visit my sponsor child. Are there any members that live out there that can help me? I'm interested in finding a hotel near Kwale that is inexpensive.

Hi,

Does anyone know any hotel in Mombasa that has a private beach? I have stayed in Mombasa and Diani previously and had a private beach in Diani but not in Mombasa.

Thanks for your help!

we are travelling to kenya with our 10year daughter in May this year.
2 very different questions, how important is it to have the yellow fever injection?
Also, it will be my husbands 40th birthday on the day we return, I would like to arrange a "birthday treat" for him whilst we are away and would be open to any suggestions. Would it be easy to arrange a trip and meal on a Dhow? I had thought of a hot air balloon, but i think this would have to be incorporated in a safari and we most likely will not be able to afford one this holiday. i would welcome any suggestions. many thanks

My husband and I will be staying in the Tranquility Apartments in Malindi. He's working for 4 weeks, I'm just along with no set plans. Is it safe for a woman on her own to go out walking, to a market? Were should I stay away from?
Any advice or information would be much appreciated. Also if there is another woman going to Malindi in March on a visit maybe we could move around the city together.

Hello
I would like to know where you can book the best safari to Masai Mara while staying in Mombasa(Diani beach)Is it also safe to book a tour from a beach boy, which I heard from a friend?? I believe my hotel is not in the area of the city and I know that booking in hotels is mostly very expensive(every around the world)
Thanks
Pientje

Hi all,

Thinking of going to Mombasa in May, it seems to be the rainy season though - how bad is it? Will it effect seeing any game in the nearby reserves?

Thanks :)

THERE IS A STORE IN MOMBASA NAMED MOHAWK LTD. OR JUST MOHAWK. IT HAPPENED INTO THAT STORE A FEW YEARS AGO, AND AM GOING BACK AGAIN IN TWO MONTHS, DO YOU HAPPEN TO HAVE AN ADDRESS ON THAT STORE. THANK YOU.

I think the title says it all really. Is there an easy, cheap, fast (any or all these) way to get from Mombasa to Arusha? I'm currently planning a trip around East Africa from the UK (via Ghana).....

I hope someone can help!

rgds
Dan

Can anyone tell me the best way to get from the us (new orleans) to mombasa? What days there are flights and any other details like visas i need to know about?

thanks

jack...

Hi,

I will be travelling to Mombasa with my boyfriend in December and I was wondering if you could tell me what the best hotel to stay in is? I want to be on a nice beach with good facilities. I was looking at the diani reef hotel or nyali beach hotel? Any suggestions on the best one? or any other one?

Thanks for your help!

The time of the last Ferry over to Likoni...?

Hi folks, a friend of mine and his family plan to stay in Mombasa beaches in augusut. I did recommend an apartment becuase i had a good deal some years back at $500 a month in July, a low season of course. An not sure if this hotel (fisherman's in) is still available. Tried to reach but no avail.

Can any one advise us a decent appartment-hotel with this price or so in August.

Best regards

HJ

Hi,
Could anyone advice me please as to the dates when seaweed dosn,t appear on the beaches at mombasa. Very many thanks

I'm travelling to Mombasa in June/July to do some volunteer work, but there is only one thing, i am TERRIFIED of spiders.

Could anyone tell me what the spider situation is like out there? Like am i likely to see them on a daily basis! im scared of even the tiny ones in england so this is a very big step for me.

I've heard all sorts or rumours about many of them, just want to see if anyone can give me a 'heads up' on what to expect.

Any answers will be greatfully recieved :-)

How and when is there transport from Mombasa airport/Mombasa, to Moshi-TZ?
How long approx. does it take?
Are there flights? How much does it cost?
Thank You.

I am looking for a nice, but lower priced hotel near the beach, either in Mombasa or somewhere along the coast nearby. Any recommendations would be GREATLY appreciated!!

Cheers

My friend and I are doing a Mt. Kilimanjaro safari in January and will finish in Arusha. We would then like to go to Mombasa. We would like any recommendations for the best way to get from Aruha or Moshi to Mombasa. The means of transportation, the company name and aprox. cost would be appreciated.

Could any one suggest any "gifts" I could take, bearing in mind weight allowances.
I have heard stories of tourists who at some point meet up with
locals off the beaten track where for example" new socks" were very much appreciated, any suggestions most welcome- thanks