Thread by @DaviesKinanga

Places to visit in Mombasa on BUDGET.

1. Fort Jesus.

2. Nguuni Nature Sanctuary

3. Haller Park
Has a variety of wild animals from Giraffes, Hippos, Monkeys, Tortoises & crocodiles among others. Also home to palm garden & a fish pond.

4. Mombasa Marine National Park & Reserve
The park provides for several activities ranging from watersports such as windsurfing & waterskiing to snorkeling and diving.

5. Bombolulu Workshop & Cultural Centre

6. Explore Mombasa’s Old Town
Known for its heavy historical Arabic influence, its ancient buildings, amazing architecture with extravagant art designs. It's a reminiscent of the days when the Portuguese ruled this important port.

7. Mama Ngina Waterfront
No entry fee, there are many activities like camel rides, horse rides, small cars for kids, there is a mosque within it, so many places to take snacks.

8. Rabai Museum
This is the first church in Kenya, it is where Christianity began to spread from in Kenya. It was built in 1846.

9. Kayaking at Tudor Watersports Hotel
Entry fees to the hotel is KES 200 redeemable for drinks or activities. Kayaking goes for KES 500.

10. Mombasa Go-Kart
Located along Malindi road, just a few miles away from Haller Park.

Charges:

11. Wild Waters

12. Cruise in a Tamarind Dhow

Known for their steak and seafood, enjoy the exotic ambiance of Tamarind’s floating restaurant, as you watch the sun set while sailing down Tudor Creek.

13. Nyali Beach

Offers diving & snorkeling opportunities. Consistent side-shore winds make this beach a popular kite-surfing and sailing spot and there're beach volleyball nets under the shade of palm trees.

14. Mamba Village Centre

15. Wildlife Spotting in the Shimba Hills Nature Reserve

The park has the highest density of African elephants in Kenya – as well as being home to leopards, giraffes, hyenas, colobus monkeys and much more.

16. Sail to Wasini Island on a Dhow Boat

En route, you’re likely to spot dolphins, plus there are opportunities to dive off the boat and snorkel in the surrounding coral reefs.

17. Bamburi Beach

My favourite beach in Kenya and one of the most beautiful beach in the world. Has white soft sand. Filled with many tourist and locals selling their items.

18. Jumba La Mtwana

A very good site. A mixture of Arab, Islam & African history. The origins of Swahili culture, language and architecture.

19. Mombasa Memorial Cathedral

Is an Anglican Church built during the British colonial times. It is located on the junction of Nkruma Road & Cathedral Road, a little away from Fort Jesus. The entry to the Cathedral is FREE.

20. Bamburi Nature Trail

The trails are safe and very clean. The guides provide with lots of fun facts about the animals.

21. Mombasa Yacht Club

They teach sailing & organize sailing races on the Kilindini harbor. The club is also available to cater for all sorts of events.

Entry Fees:

22. Henna art painting at Nyali Beach

The artist women can easily be found by the beach side and a session depends on what you would like done. Prices vary from artist to artist.

23. Mombasa Butterfly House

@mmnjug nimesahau gani?

24. Akamba Handcraft Village Changamwe

Produces high quality animal woodcarvings on site. Customers can walk into the workshops, meet the friendly artists and witness the creative process.

24. Salsa, City Blue Mombasa

25. Johann Ludwig Krapf Pillar.

Hugging Mkomani Show Ground in Nyali, Mombasa. The 160-year-old site, however, is not only a place dripping with history, but it is also the very cradle of Christianity in East and Central Africa.

26. Shree Jain Temple

This is a Hindu temple but it welcomes everyone to walk around. Respect is what needed here, remove your shoes before entering this holy place.

27. Kibarani Recreational Park