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Mamba Village Centre

The Mamba Village Crocodile Centre, located in the Nyali region of Mombasa, is the largest crocodile farm in Africa. It is home to over 1,000 young and mature crocodiles, including one of the oldest crocodiles in the world - Big Daddy. There is also a beautiful botanical garden, featuring aquatic plants and orchids, a large aquarium, and a fish farm. Tours are conducted at Mamba Village Crocodile Centre where an expert educates visitors about the life cycle and behaviour of crocodiles and other animals at the centre, including snakes. There is a horse riding area as well. The best time to visit is in the evening, around 5:00 PM, when it is feeding time. Read More

One of Africa’s most popular live butterfly exhibits, the Mombasa Butterfly House, is located within the Fort Jesus Museum on Nkrumah Road. It consists of a large variety of butterflies bred and preserved in their natural environment. The best time to visit is in the morning when the butterflies are the most active. Experts here educate visitors about the different kinds of butterflies and their life cycle. It is a great place to visit with children who can hold the colourful creatures in their hands. There is a small gift shop on the premises too. One can also ride a bike on a green trail close to the building, visit a pond nearby or set up a picnic. Read More

The Mombasa Go-Kart is a go-karting facility located on the Mombasa North Coast along Malindi Road. Besides go-karting, there is also paintball, archery, zip-lining, Rodeo Bull Ride, Hi-Strike, 9-pin bowling, VR-Rollercoaster, Racing simulators, bike tours, and more The racing track is 500m long and 5m wide and the session begins first with a brief on safety and racing gear. There are 5 warm-up laps, followed by 5 qualifying laps and 10 race laps. The winner is given a certificate and felicitated on a podium. You can also enjoy a delicious meal or drinks at the restaurant inside Mombasa Go-Kart. There is a small fish pond from where the fish is caught fresh and served. Visitors and especially kids can try their hand at fishing before enjoying the fried fish. Read More

Mombasa Jain Temple or Shree Parshwa Vallabh Jain Temple is a religious temple located outside the southwestern borders of the Old Town of Mombasa. It is the first Jain temple to be constructed outside the Asian continent and the oldest in Africa. Beautiful sculptures and figurines decorate the building from ceiling to floor. A pilgrimage centre for members of the Jain community from all over the world, the temple is adorned with white marble structures and silver doors. There is a pathshala that holds classes for children and daily lectures based on Pujya Kanji Swami’s discourses also take place. It is mandatory for visitors to remove their shoes outside the temple and not bring any leather item inside the building. Read More

The Mombasa Memorial Cathedral is an Anglican Church situated between Nkrumah Road and Cathedral Road in Mombasa. Built during the British colonial times, its architecture resembles a mosque. The white-coloured building has several arches and is topped off with a silver dome. Tiwi School, which undertakes the education of the local youth, and a Music School are also part of the church. It is also known to regularly organise fun activities and games for families. One can attend their services in person or listen to their sermons online on their website. Read More

The Mombasa Tusks is a monument over Moi avenue. It is also known as Pembe za Ndovu, meaning elephant tusks in Swahili. It was originally made of wood and was built to resemble elephant tusks. But in recent years, it has been reconstructed in aluminium to resemble an M shape, coincidentally standing for the first letter in Mombasa. The original monument was constructed by the British administration in Kenya, in 1952, to celebrate the visit of Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen was residing at the Mombasa Yachting Club and the monument was built on the road leading to her place of stay. The monument is a famous attraction that can be visited all year round, and has no entry fee. Read More

A serene creek in Mombasa, the Mtwapa Creek is known for its water activities, scenic views and picnic spot. It is an excellent place for fishing and scuba diving owing to its currents and temperature. Visit close to sunset or sunrise when the sky and water are painted in hues of orange and blue. It is an excellent location for photography too. Rent a boat and explore the creek while eating and enjoying views of the dense trees and houses surrounding it. Various aquatic creatures, including turtles, spiny lobsters, kingfish, yellow tail barracuda, etc., can also be spotted at the Mtwapa Creek. However, be careful of the jellyfish found here. Read More

Nakumatt Nyali, or City Mall-Nyali, is Mombasa's first Premier Shopping Mall. It is famous for its wide range of local and international brands and is home to over 96 stores across 3 floors. A food court also features 5 food outlets and 2 coffee shops, and lounge bars. Kids up to 12 can play at Kidzania, which has trampolines, jungle gyms, arcade games and more. In addition, Masai Market selling authentic African items is set up inside the complex. One can find clothing, accessories, footwear, electronics, beauty and skincare products, homeware, decor, pet products and more here. Some popular brands at the mall include Bata, Blush, Levi’s, Miniso, Aquapet, Zahra and Optica. The Nyali Mall is also known for its entertainment, including its 9D Cinema. Read More

Nguuni Nature Sanctuary is an animal sanctuary and park on the north coast of Mombasa near Nguu Tatu Hills. A 10-minute drive from Bamburi, it is home to diverse African wildlife and offers game drives where one can get glimpses of ostrich, giraffe, eland and oryx. It is popular for camping and has a designated picnic spot. Bird lovers should take a walk along the walking trails to spot pink-backed pelicans, Egyptian geese and yellow-billed stork. Seasonal species are easier to catch if visited at the right time. For example, long-tail cormorant can be located in January and February, while fulvous whistling duck in July and August. Nguuni Nature Sanctuary has an Education Centre & Auditorium, which is home to Kenya’s first free children’s library with over 11,500 books. It is recommended to wear trousers and carry a mosquito repellant when walking through the wilderness. Read More

Nyali Beach, located in Mombasa, is known for its white sand. The calm water of the sea makes the spot serene. The beach is perfect for diving, snorkelling, kite surfing, and sunbathing. One can visit the Shiva Cave, situated at the southern end of the beach.