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[17 Apr 2013 | No Comment | ]

Bamburi Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches along the coastal town of Mombasa. It has a number of well laid out hotels along the Indian Ocean coast. For visitors coming to spend their holidays with their family members, Bamburi Beach Hotel offers the perfect setting for spending the holidays. This beach hotel has been rated highly by customers and also the travel industry. It has been rated among the top 10 beach hotels and family Hotels in Kenya. One of the major features of this hotel is the …

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[16 Apr 2013 | No Comment | ]

The Kole Kole Hotel at the lovely Kole Kole Beach Resort Diani Mombasa is one of the most luxurious accommodations on the African continent. The breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean are alone worth the cost of the hotel stay. Winner of the Kenyan Environmental Award in 2001 and 2006, this five-star eco-friendly resort is surrounded by a plush green forest filled with colorful flowering vegetation.
Alluring African Aesthetics & Ambiance
The resort is comprised of three gorgeous, arabesque-style facilities that include Kole Kole, The Baobab, and the Maridadi. Located on a …

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[11 Apr 2013 | No Comment | ]

The list of amenities the Reef Hotel offers is long and exciting. The rooms, the food, and location are top notch – it’s a wonderful place to stay and enjoy both the city of Mombasa and the beautiful beaches.

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[19 Mar 2013 | No Comment | ]

Just because you’re going to see the wildlife doesn’t mean you have to stay in a hut. Check out the 5 star hotels in Mombasa to create a luxurious vacation no matter what your plans for the day are.

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[15 Mar 2013 | No Comment | ]

Love comfort and style when you travel? The Tamarind Village Hotel offers the best of everything for your visit to Mombasa. The location is convenient, the food is outstanding, and the service is beyond reproach.

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[12 Mar 2013 | No Comment | ]

Mombasa Kenya is an incredible place to visit. Whether you’ve traveled to Africa before or not, Kenya should be high on the priority list. A perfect mix of culture and wildlife, Mombasa is a destination that can change your life for the better.

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[7 Mar 2013 | No Comment | ]

How to decide what hotel to stay at while in Mombasa can be tough. There are a lot of gorgeous accommodations in and around the city. The Sapphire Hotel Mombasa is one such that is well worth looking into.

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[25 Jun 2010 | No Comment | ]

Whether you’re looking to travel to Mombasa, Kenya for some well deserved rest and relaxation or simply for business, the accommodation options in the North Coast are ample and cater for all pocket sizes.
For the hedonistic traveler, there are a number of four and five star beach resorts that line the North Coast of Mombasa, some of which offer an all-inclusive deal for their guests. Located on wide stretches of palm fringed, powdery white sandy beaches, these Mombasa resorts have an atmosphere reminiscent of Swahili culture. With air-conditioned, beautifully designed …

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[17 Nov 2009 | No Comment | ]

The main cell phone service providers in Kenya are Safaricom, Zain, and Orange-Telkom.
SIMs for these providers can be purchased for as little as Kshs. 100 and are widely available from many vendors. As long as your cell phone is not locked into another service provider’s contract and is GSM 900 compatible or tri-band / quad-band, you should be able to use the local lines effectively within Kenya at reasonable rates for international as well as local calls.

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[3 Sep 2009 | No Comment | ]

Swahili is the official language of Kenya and is spoken by the majority of the inhabitants of Mombasa.  Although English is also widely spoken, it is useful to know some common words and phrases to use whilst visiting Mombasa.

Hello
How are you?
Very well
And you?
What is your name?
My name is…
Where are you from?
I am from…
Good Morning
Good Night
Goodbye

Jambo
Habari Yako?
Mzuri Sana
Na wewe?
Jina lako nani?
Jina langu ni…
Unatoka wapi?
Natoka…
Habari ya Asubuhi?
Lala salama
Kwaheri

I
You
Friend

Mimi
Wewe
Rafiki

Yes
No
Please
Sorry
Excuse me
Okay
No problem
Good
Bad
I don’t know
I don’t understand
Thank you very much
I am very grateful
Welcome
I am very happy
I like…
I don’t like…
May I have…
I want…
Help me
Stop here
Wait here

Ndio
Hapana
Tafadhali
Samahani …