When traveling to Mombasa, you’re going to be faced with a lot of decisions about which attractions you want to see and which ones would be on your ‘wish list’ (the attractions that you may be interested in but won’t lose too much sleep over if you simply run out of time.
When you’re here, there is going to be plenty to do, whether you’re traveling here for business or with family. Below are three ‘must see’ attractions within this incredible tropical destination.
Diani Beach
The most significant attraction that you should never …

Planning a vacation to the tropical city of Mombasa, Kenya means that you’re going to be exposed to an incredible amount of history and wonderful beaches. You will experience some of the clearest waters in the world with amazing colorful sea life and if you end up heading to one of the local sanctuaries, you’ll see some breathtaking sights with exotic creatures.
Any vacation is going to cost you money while you’re at your destination. There are ways that you can save money, however, when you’re visiting Mombasa.
Bring your own supplies.
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When you’re planning a vacation to Mombasa with young children, you want to ensure their safety above everything else. Family vacations are wonderful, but if someone becomes sick or injured during that trip, it can put a damper on the entire vacation.
Children are curious, excitable, and don’t tend to think before they run off and try something. Below are 5 tips that you can consider when traveling with young children to help keep them safe.
1. Go with them when they head to the pool. Assuming that you’re staying at one …

If you’re planning on staying in Mombasa –for a vacation with your family or business- then you should consider staying at the Makwetu Resort. Situated right along the gorgeous white sand beaches that have made this a popular tourist destination, the Makwetu Resort is one of Mombasa’s hotels and it offers some very reasonable rates as well.
The Advantages of the Makwetu Resort
One of the key advantages to staying at this resort is location. As most realtors around the world will tell you, the three most important aspects when it comes …

One of the options that you will have when you spend a nice relaxing vacation in Mombasa, Kenya will be bed and breakfasts. These are places similar to private homes where you will have your own bedroom, possibly sharing a bathroom with other guests, and breakfast will be catered for you in the morning.
Some people love the experience, sanctuary, and sense of home that they receive when they stay at a bed and breakfast. There are some limitations, though, when you stay at a bed and breakfast as opposed to …

Traveling to a foreign country is going to expose you to different bacteria and other potential health risks. That doesn’t mean that you can’t stay healthy on your next vacation to Mombasa.
There are a few things that you can do to protect yourself and your family, improving the chances that you will remain healthy throughout your trip and even for the weeks after you return.
Don’t drink tap water.
Even though the water is clean in Mombasa, it will undoubtedly contain different minerals, chemicals, and bacteria that your body is not used …

Any time that you travel overseas, you want to make sure that you and your family are going to be safe. This begins before you even arrive at the airport. Below are 5 tips that should help you remain safe on your trip to Mombasa, Kenya.
1. Have any medication you require properly packed. There’s nothing worse than getting to the security checkpoint at the airport and finding out that you can’t take a necessary medication with you because it’s in a plastic bag. You might have thought this was safer …

Vacationing in the tropical paradise known as Mombasa is going to expose you to many wonderful things. You can visit Fort Jesus, engage with locals and check out the arts and crafts that they create, or bask in the beautiful warm tropical waters.
If you prefer to spend most of your time on or around the turquoise water here, you may be interested in taking a boat charter to visit some of the more interesting regions. You may want to go on a whale watching expedition, if one’s available during your …

Getting around in Mombasa is not like traveling through many ‘Western’ cities, such as London, New York, or Toronto. Once you arrive in Mombasa, you will notice that there are basically three ways to get around: public transportation (buses), tuk-tuk, and taxis.
Public transportation can be a nightmare, especially since you don’t know where you’re going or where anything is. You could end up getting on the wrong bus and end up in a place you don’t want to be.
Tuk-tuks have exploded in popularity in recent years. These are hand drawn …

Planning your Mombasa vacation could mean including a wonderful scuba adventure while you are there. Scuba diving is one of the more popular water activities in tropical climates. When you can see the aquatic life up close and personal, and dive down into the depths, you will experience things that you may have only seen on TV shows or videos.
Planning your scuba trip should begin before you head out on your vacation. Here are a few things to consider so that you can make the most of your stay in …