Mombasa
in Mombasa, Kenya

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-4.055 and 39.664 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -4° 3' 16" and E 39° 39' 48"
Currency and Currency Code:
Shilling - KES
Spoken languages:
English, Swahili
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:11 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
UTC/GMT offset: 3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:19 am and 6:18 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-8.819 and -140.068 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Anaho
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Kenya in Eastern Africa

Safety Score: 3,1 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Kenya.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Kenya. Last Update: 2024-04-27 08:23:39

Explore Mombasa

Mombasa in Mombasa with it's 799,668 inhabitants is a city in Kenya about 274 mi (or 441 km) south-east of Nairobi, the country's capital.

Local time in Mombasa is now 04:11 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Africa / Nairobi with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Mombasa, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Kenya is Mombasa Moi International Airport in a distance of 5 mi (or 8 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Fort Jesus, Mombasa in a distance of 8 mi (or 13 km), North. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kwale, Kilifi, Wete, Tanga and Chake Chake. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 27°C / 80 °F

Morning Temperature 25°C / 77 °F
Evening Temperature 27°C / 80 °F
Night Temperature 26°C / 80 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 79%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 14 km/h (9 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

29°C (84 °F)
27°C (80 °F)
Broken clouds, fresh breeze.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

29°C (85 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Broken clouds, fresh breeze.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

28°C (83 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Broken clouds, fresh breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Sun Africa Beach Resort

Address
4,0 mi
Mount Kenya Road
80100 Mombasa
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Diani Reef Grand

Address
3,1 mi
P. O. Box 35, Ukunda
Mombasa
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SENTIDO PARADISE

Address
0,4 mi
Diani, Galu-Kinondo
80400 Mombasa
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


NEPTUNE BEACH RESORT

Address
0,4 mi
BAMBURI BEACH
80100 Mombasa
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


NEPTUNE VILLAGE RES AND SPA

Address
0,8 mi
DIANI BEACH BUILDING A GALU KINONDO UKUNDA
80100 MOMBASA
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


NEPTUNE PARADISE BEACH RES SPA

Address
0,8 mi
696 DIANI BEACH BUILDING B GALU BEACH UKUNDA
83125 MOMBASA
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Nyali Sun Africa Beach Hotel & Spa

Address
3,0 mi
Moyne DRIVE, OFF BEACH ROAD, NYALI, MOMBASA
80100 Mombasa
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Voyager Beach Resort Mombasa

Address
3,8 mi
Mount Kenya Rd 24707
80100 Mombasa
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 11:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


NEPTUNE PALM BEACH RESORT

Address
0,8 mi
DIANI BEACH,BUILDING C,GALU KINONDO UKUNDA
80100 MOMBASA
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Aloft Seoul Myeongdong

Address
0,8 mi
104 MYEONGDONG 2 GA JUNG GU
04535 Seoul
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Short touristical visit of Mombasa (Kenya)

Published: January 17, 2012
Length: 07:32 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: valpard

(EN) Mombasa is the second-largest city in Kenya. Lying next to the Indian Ocean, it has a major port and an international airport. The city also serves as the centre of the coastal tourism...


MWANAMKE ATOLEWA NGUO MOMBASA,KENYA

Published: November 15, 2014
Length: 17:16 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: eric maina

Mwanamke mmoja hapa Mombasa alijipata taabani pale maunga walipomgeukia na kumrarulia nguo kwa kisingizio cha yeye kuvaa suruali ndefu iliyombana na Kuonyesha umbo lake kali. Mateja ...


Swahili Foods - Mombasa Raha!

Published: March 28, 2012
Length: 44:41 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: maalimmakoti1

Vyakula vya Uswahilini:- Bokoboko, Mabuyu, Achari, Kashata, Tambi, Ndimu, Mapapayu, Samaki, Siki, Masala, Mpunga, Kachumbari, Mchicha, na Mala; Kuruka Blada mtaa wa Mzungu Mchafu; "Hapo ...


Mombasa City Tour - Mombasa Stadtrundfahrt

Published: December 11, 2009
Length: 58:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Peponi Divers Mombasa

Come and join us on a excellent tour. Komm und begleite uns zur hervorragenden Rundfahrt.


IWD 2015 - Women Techmakers Mombasa

Published: March 30, 2015
Length: 36:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mombasa Tech Community

Highlights of the recently concluded International Women's Day 2015 event held on 28th March 2015 at Jaffery Institute of Professional Studies, Mombasa, Kenya proudly organized by Women ...


Neos 767 300 ER Landing Mombasa Airport

Published: November 17, 2011
Length: 50:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: jokerandrea1978

Neos 767 300 ER Landing Mombasa Airport.


The Maji Beach Boutique Hotel, Mombasa, Kenya / HD

Published: October 29, 2014
Length: 22:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Private Safaris

Unsere persönliche Bewertung für das The Maji Beach Boutique Hotel in Kenya Preise und Details auf http://www.privatesafaris.ch/kenya/kenya-kueste/the-maji-beach-boutique-hotel.


Plaża przy hotelu Mombasa Continental

Published: March 02, 2012
Length: 46:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Yanco57

Plaża przy hotelu Mombasa Continental | At the Mombasa Beach Hotel Continental | Mombasa Beach Hotel Bara | Am Mombasa Beach Hotel Continental | Lors de la Continental Mombasa Beach Hôtel ...


Mombasa

Published: January 05, 2008
Length: 42:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Fouderg

Voyage de France vers Mombasa.


Becma Carpet Cleaners Mombasa

Published: November 27, 2014
Length: 35:57 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: david gachoya

CARPETS/ SOFA CAR SEATS DRY/STEAM CLEANING MOMBASA First impressions count. When regularly and correctly cleaned and maintained, your carpets and hard-surface floors can do more ...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

2002 Mombasa attacks

The 2002 Mombasa attacks refer to terrorist attacks on an Israeli-owned hotel and a plane belonging to an Israeli airline in Mombasa, Kenya on 28 November 2002. An all-terrain vehicle crashed through a barrier outside the Paradise Hotel and blew up, killing 13 and injuring 80. At the same time two surface-to-air missiles fired at an Israeli charter plane. Paradise Hotel was the only Israeli-owned hotel in the Mombasa area.

Located at -4.05, 39.666 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Terrorist incidents in 2002, Disasters in Kenya, Mombasa, 2002 in Kenya, Terrorism in Kenya, Car and truck bombings, Mass murder in 2002, Aviation accidents and incidents in 2002

Fort Jesus

Fort Jesus (Forte Jesus de Mombaça) is a Portuguese fort built in 1591 by order of King Philip I of Portugal (King Philip II of Spain), then ruler of the joint Portuguese and Spanish Kingdoms, located on Mombasa Island to guard the Old Port of Mombasa, Kenya. It was built in the shape of a man (viewed from the air), and was given the name of Jesus.

Located at -4.06274, 39.6796 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
World Heritage Sites in Kenya, Buildings and structures completed in 1593, Forts in Kenya, History of Kenya, Mombasa, Museums in Kenya, Portuguese forts

Mombasa Island

Mombasa Island is a 5 km by 3 km coral outcrop located on Kenya's coast on the Indian Ocean, which is connected to the mainland by a causeway. The city of Mombasa is located on the island. The old town of Mombasa is located at the eastern, seaward end of the island. Kilindini and Port Reitz, the modern deep water harbour and port separates the island from the Kenyan mainland to the south.

Located at -4.05, 39.6667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of Kenya, Mombasa District, Mombasa

Mombasa Municipal Stadium

Municipal Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Mombasa, Kenya. It used mostly for football matches and holds 10,000 people.

Located at -4.04472, 39.6664 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Kenya, Buildings and structures in Mombasa, Multi-purpose stadiums in Kenya

Moi Avenue (Mombasa)

Moi Avenue is a primary thoroughfare in Mombasa, Kenya. The road runs from west to east from Kilindini to a roundabout with Digo Road, at one time this road was called Kilindini Road, the name was changed in recognition of Kenya's second President Daniel Arap Moi. The road consists of two two-lane carriageways, and like Jomo Kenyatta Avenue, a central median of approximately 3 feet in width, which sometime have flowers planted in them.

Located at -4.06167, 39.6681 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mombasa, Roads in Kenya

Nyali Bridge

The Nyali Bridge is a concrete girder bridge connecting the city of Mombasa on Mombasa Island to the mainland of Kenya. The bridge crosses Tudor Creek to the north-east of the island. The bridge is one of three road links out of Mombasa. The Likoni Ferry provides a third transport link to the island, and is situated at the southern tip. The mainland approach to the bridge serves as a police checkpoint in both directions.

Located at -4.04278, 39.6725 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges in Kenya, Roads in Kenya, Mombasa

Nyali Bridge (1931)

The Nyali Bridge was a floating pontoon bridge linking Mombasa Island to the Kenyan mainland. The bridge linked the Mzizima district of Mombasa to Nyali, and was built in 1931. In 1980, the bridge was superseded by the New Nyali Bridge (located approximately 0.55 miles to the north), leaving the steel bridge to be dismantled for scrap.

Located at -4.0475, 39.6783 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges in Kenya, Roads in Kenya, Mombasa

Aga Khan Hospital, Mombasa

Established in 1944, the Aga Khan Hospital, Mombasa is part of the Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS). It is a 96-bed acute care facility offering quality cost-effective and value-added health care. The Hospital provides general medical services, specialist clinics and high-tech diagnostic services. It is part of the Aga Khan Health Services international referral system with links to the Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi and Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi.

Located at -4.07015, 39.6705 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Infrastructure completed in 1944, Aga Khan hospitals, Hospitals in Mombasa, Hospitals established in 1944

Coast Gymkhana Club Ground

Coast Gymkhana Club Ground is a cricket ground in Mombasa, Kenya. The first recorded match held on the ground came in 1999 when a Coast Cricket Association XI played the touring Marylebone Cricket Club. The ground held its first List A match in 2010 when Kenya played the United Arab Emirates. Kenya won the match by 24 runs. The ground is owned by the Coast Gymkhana Club. The club is located roughly a hundred metres from the Mombasa Sports Club, which has hosted One Day Internationals.

Located at -4.06512, 39.6695 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cricket grounds in Kenya, Sport in Mombasa, Buildings and structures in Mombasa

Districts of the same city

These districts belong to Mombasa.

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Mombassa, Mvita, Mombasa, مومباسا, Горад Мамбаса, Момбаса, মোমবাকা, Μομπάσα, מומבסה, MBA, モンバサ, მომბასა, 몸바사, Mombása, मोम्बासा, Mombaça, Mombaaso, ممباسا, 蒙巴萨