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Mombasa is well known for its warm, tropical climate. Basically Mombasa’s weather is hot and humid most of the time. Even so, Mombasa’s climate is a lot milder than most other countries with tropical climates.
Winter months are generally warmer than summer although not by much and the amount of rainfall largely depends on the time of year. This is simply because Kenya sits directly on the equator and can experience all four seasons all year round.
The hottest months are December through April, reaching an average high of 31°C throughout the …
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The hotel rating system can be difficult to discern. Use this helpful guide to decide if you want to spend the extra for the additional star.
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Mombasa is known for its diverse cuisine in that you can find Chinese, Indian, Italian, Korean, and Swahili menus. There is a multitude of eateries and restaurants to choose from, including those that offer a lot of freshly caught seafood. The following are some of the restaurants that you should consider whenever you vacation in Mombasa.
Arturo’s Italiano – often rated by Italian tourists as the best Italian cuisine you will find in Mombasa. You can gaze over at the crocodile farm and watch them basking in the …
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A beachside retreat in one of East Africa’s finest big-game fishing destinations, Hemingway’s Watamu overlooks the stunning beach of Watamu Marine Park. With a fabulous day spa, a wide array of international cuisines, numerous water sports and activities, plus a traditional Arabic dhow, this is the perfect way to encounter Kenya.
The low thatched buildings at Hemingway’s Watamu blend well into the coastal environment. The rooms and suites are contemporary in design with distinct local touches in the woodwork and artifacts. Palm-filled gardens and spacious public rooms provide a refined yet …
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Moi International Airport services a remarkable amount of aviation traffic with more than eighteen airlines flying directly between Europe and Mombasa. With regular connections to over twenty cities, Mombasa continues to be a top tourist destination and the airport has been upgraded to control traffic from long-haul international flights.
Facilities now include foreign exchange and banking services, duty free shops, bars and restaurants, WiFi, post office, taxi, car rentals, tour agencies, hotel booking booths, VIP lounges and a children’s play area. It is located in a township known as Port Reitz …
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1. Eat At The Tamarind Restaurant
Perhaps the finest of the various Tamarind ventures; eating on the terrace of this grand Moorish building overlooking the water is a romantic splurge you can’t afford to miss. Seafood is the focus here, but meat eaters won’t go hungry and vegetarians even get their own menu. The only bum note is the rather cheesy keyboard music, which takes a few dawas (vodka, lime and honey cocktails) to drown out. There’s a casino upstairs – just remember you’ll need some money for the taxi …
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Imagine yourself enjoying the blissfulness of a Nyali beach hotel. Within feet of the glorious blue seas and sandy beaches of Voyager Beach, you can expect a most spectacular stay in Mombasa, South Kenya.
Choosing a Nyali Beach Hotel
Choosing a hotel should be done with careful consideration. You want to choose a hotel that offers all of the luxurious amenities that you want while also providing inviting rooms, friendly professional representatives – all priced within your budget.
The easiest way to compare the available beach hotels is on the web. Many hotel …
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If you have decided to visit the great city of Mombasa, you are in for a treat. No matter what reason you have for visiting the second largest city in Kenya, there is something there for everyone. The first thing you must do however is find a place to stay. When looking around at the different options, the Royal Court Hotel Mombasa is one location that must be considered by both tourists and business travelers alike. The amenities and location both make it one of the best hotels you will …
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Situated on the coast of the Indian Ocean north of Mombasa, Bamburi Beach Hotel Mombasa offers many amenities for a comfortable hotel stay. The hotel is located 23 kilometers from Moi International Airport, 12 kilometers from the Mombasa city center, and is a 20 minute drive. Mombasa is Kenya’s second largest city after Nairobi and is a city full of cultural diversity and historical background.
There are a total of 150 rooms in the three storey white-washed hotel complimented by the Arabic architecture inside and outside. Each room comes with a …
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Situated in the heart of Mombasa on Moi Avenue, Castle Royal Hotel is a hundred year old colonial landmark. As the second largest city in Kenya, Mombasa is culturally diverse as well as having a great historical background. It is an island city connected to the mainland by bridges. The coastal city offers white sandy beaches, plus coral reefs. The hotel is only a 25 minute drive from Moi International Airport, and provides easy access to many sites throughout Mombasa.
Recently renovated inside and out, the rooms have been refurbished with …