Mombasa, KenyaShri Cutch Satsang SwaminarayanNyali BeachHaller ParkMombasa Marine ReserveSacred Mijikenda Kaya Rabai ForestsKengeleni Bell
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Mombasa

Mombasa is a city in Mombasa County district, Kenya of about 799,668 people. Within 50 km by road there are 222 places to visit: 67 churches, 26 beaches & coast and 20 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Shri Cutch Satsang Swaminarayan, Mandhry Mosque and Fort Jesus.

4.0547° S, 39.6636° EPop. 799,668

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Within 30 km202 places
Within 50 km222
Must-see10
Notable127
Best timeOctober to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Shri Cutch Satsang Swaminarayan, temple near Mombasa
Must-see

Shri Cutch Satsang Swaminarayan

Temple · 1 km

Mandhry Mosque, mosque near Mombasa
Must-see

Mandhry Mosque

Mosque · 2 km

Fort Jesus, fort near Mombasa
Must-see

Fort Jesus

Fort · 2 km

Places near Mombasa by type

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One day from Mombasa

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:06 pm

74 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Mombasa
  2. Shelly Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Nyali Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Mombasa Marine Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Haller Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Sacred Mijikenda Kaya Rabai Forestsmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Mombasa
Today’s loopMombasaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Mombasa?

Shri Cutch Satsang Swaminarayan (temple, about 1 km), Mandhry Mosque (mosque, about 2 km), Fort Jesus (fort, about 2 km), Light House Mosque (mosque, about 3 km), Nyali Beach (beach, about 7 km), Haller Park (nature spot, about 10 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Mombasa?

222 places on Spotwander: 67 churches, 53 other attractions, 26 beaches & coast, 20 mosques & dargahs, 12 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest church to Mombasa?

Shree Navnat Vanik Mahajan, about 1 km by road; Joseph Andrew Ministries (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Mombasa?

Jambo Beach, about 1 km by road; Massai Beach (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Mombasa?

Start in Mombasa, visit Shelly Beach, then Nyali Beach, then Mombasa Marine Reserve, then Haller Park, then Sacred Mijikenda Kaya Rabai Forests, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.