Mombasa is a great destination for somebody who wants to explore a different kind of culture and have about 5 days to spend on the beach. While in Mombasa you can explore tha city by guided town tour and the rest of your time you can spend on the bech. if you have few more days your can take a trip to Malindi, explore its historical scenes and enjoy also the beach life.
Mombasa is a multicultural coastal city, located in southern Kenya, next to the Indian Ocean. It is the second largest city in the country with a population of about 900 thousand people. In Mombasa, there is an international airport and Kenya’s most important harbor. Mombasa is 300 Kilometers east of Moshi. During the day, temperatures rise to 30 0C (86 0F) and at night, temperatures decrease to 20 0C (68 0F). Mombasa is known as a hot and humid city.
Mombasa has over 2000 years of history and it is the oldest city in Kenya. Over this time period, the Portuguese, Italians and Arabs have all settled in the city and they give it the multicultural face. African traditions mix with Arab and Christian culture in Mombasa. The largest concentration of Muslims in Kenya reside in Mombasa.
There are many white, sandy beaches in Mombasa. The best beaches are right outside the city, the most popular being Diani and Malindi. Right next to the beaches there are luxury hotels. Cheaper hotels, hostels and cottages are located further away from town.
