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The 15 Best Mombasa Tours & Excursions

96 tours  ·  from $30

Mombasa is a working port with a Portuguese fort and a carved old town in the middle of it. The 15 below cover the walking tours, the day trips to Tsavo and Haller Park, and the dhow dinners, priced and timed.

Walking Tour Through Old Town Mombasa and Fort Jesus - Moi Avenue’s elephant tusks and a quick start
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Walking Tour Through Old Town Mombasa and Fort Jesus

1.Walking Tour Through Old Town Mombasa and Fort Jesus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 393 reviews · from $50Our pick

Walk through Mombasa with local guides Humphrey Ndungu or Mohammed, visiting the elephant tusks, spice market, fish market, Old Port, Hindu temple, Akamba Handicraft, and Fort Jesus. The tour lasts about 2 to 4 hours, follows your group’s pace, and requires a separate Fort Jesus admission fee.

“He is very knowledgeable about city walking and Fort Jesus and takes some very beautiful pictures. He was also very friendly and I was very pleased with his service. In Fort Jesus he explained the history of the city with some of the highlighRead more”

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Mombasa: Kisite Park Private Cruise with Breakfast and Lunch - The boat ride and the search for dolphins
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Mombasa: Kisite Park Private Cruise with Breakfast and Lunch

2.Kisite Park Private Cruise with Breakfast and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 181 reviews · 8 hours · from $163

Spend eight hours on a private coastal outing from Mombasa or Diani. Cruise for dolphins, snorkel Kisite Marine Park, relax on a sandbank, eat Swahili seafood, walk through Wasini village, and visit Shimoni Slave Caves. Guides such as Francis, Jimmy, Eric, and Ali are praised for careful water support.

“Our day out to Wasini island and Shimona caves was stunning. Our driver Jimmy picked us up and dropped us back at our accommodation, so all was smooth and easy. The team were knowledgeable and friendly. Snorkelling on the reef was amazing, Francis took time to show us special sights like octopus in the coral. White sand beach in the middle of the sea. Fantastic meal on Wasini Island. Tour of the caves included a local guide who told us the history - a hard listen but a good thing to know about. We felt really safe and well looked after all day, and saw some amazing sights. Highly recommended!”

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Mombasa city tour - Walking Mombasa Old Town’s narrow streets
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Mombasa City Tour

3.Mombasa City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 170 reviews · from $45

Explore Mombasa with a licensed guide such as Anthony or Antony, visiting Fort Jesus, Old Town, the spice market, Mombasa Tusks, and other city sights. Tuk tuk rides and Mombasa pickup are included. Allow about four hours, plus extra time and cost for Fort Jesus and Akamba Handicraft.

“Thank you very much Antony for this interesting tour of Mombasa. I found the way you explained the history of your city very nice! Ride with tuk tuk was a highlight for me!”

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Mombasa: Tusks, Fort Jesus, Old Town, Beach and City Tour - Fort Jesus and the coastal story
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Mombasa: Tusks, Fort Jesus, Old Town, Beach and City Tour

4.Tusks, Fort Jesus, Old Town, Beach and City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 137 reviews · from $30Best value

Explore Mombasa with guides such as Juma, Bornface, or Kassim, visiting Fort Jesus, Old Town, Marikiti Spice Market, Pembe za Ndovu, and Mamangina Beach. Expect walking, spice tasting, tuk tuk rides, photo help, and stories about Swahili, Portuguese, and Omani Arab culture.

“Highly recommend this tour. Albeit young, the guide - Juma, is very knowledgeable, takes well care of the group, friendly, charming and takes you through all the main highlights of Mombasa. Guide also provided us comfortable transport from hotel and back in Nyali and also paid for our tuk tuk rides between some stops in the city. Tour took around 4 hours. Honestly one of the best guides I had in my trips!”

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Half-Day Scenic Bike Tour - Choosing among the four routes
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Half-Day Scenic Bike Tour

5.Half-Day Scenic Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · from $48

Ride 23 to 40 km through rural Mombasa with a local guide, passing Giriama villages, mango and palm forests, Mtwapa Creek, and coastal viewpoints. Four routes range from easy to demanding. Bikes, helmets, gloves, water, soda, and bananas are included.

“I had this excursion on 2/23/24 on a Sunday. I had julius as a tour guide and he was fantastic. He brought me to all of the side villages and he biked at a moderate pace. The scenery was amazing (posting photos with review). He also explained Read more”

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2 Days Tsavo East National Park Tour From Mombasa/Diani (1 Night) - The morning road from Mombasa to Tsavo East
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2 Days Tsavo East National Park Tour From Mombasa/Diani (1 Night)

6.2 Days Tsavo East National Park Tour From Mombasa/Diani (1 Night)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $506

Leave Mombasa or Diani in a private 4x4 Landcruiser with a safari guide and head to Tsavo East for three game drives, a lodge night, meals, and park fees. Guides such as Charlie, Kelvin, and Stanley have been praised for sharp driving, animal knowledge, and good humor.

“Our guide was waiting for us right outside the gate of the cruise ship terminal with a sign and then proceeded to give us a gift. He drove us to Tsavo East and proceeded to take us on a morning game drive, he dropped us at Voi lodge for luncRead more”

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Mombasa: Guided Nature Walk Amongst Giraffes - Close animal encounters, with sensible limits
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Mombasa: Guided Nature Walk Amongst Giraffes

7.Guided Nature Walk Amongst Giraffes

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 48 reviews · 1 day · from $38

At Nguuni Nature Sanctuary, Travel4Purpose pairs a short guided nature walk with close encounters with giraffes, ostriches, antelopes, and other animals. Your English-speaking guide explains safety and conservation. The core walk takes about 30 minutes, with time afterward to sit and take in the setting.

“Es hat meine Erwartungen übertroffen, für den Preis. Wir sind erst ein Stück gelaufen jedoch kamen dann zu den Tieren, wo wir ganz viel zur Beobachtung hatten. Uns wurden alle Fragen beantwortet. Wir hatten das Glück nur zu zweit dort zu sein.”

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Visit to Fort Jesus and the Old Town of Mombasa - Walking Mombasa’s Old Town, one narrow street at a time
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Visit to Fort Jesus and the Old Town of Mombasa

8.Visit to Fort Jesus and the Old Town of Mombasa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $40

Start at Fort Jesus with Omar Juma, then walk Mombasa’s Old Town, Old Port and Mackinnon Market before visiting a Hindu temple and the Pembe Mbili elephant tusks. Expect 3 to 4 hours, English or French guiding, tuk-tuk transport, and a separate Fort Jesus entry fee.

“Omar was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and informative. He took us on a tour of the old town, discussing the history and current way of life there. Constantly greeted by locals who esteemed him, he’s a charming man.”

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2-Day Safari in Taita Hills from Mombasa - Taita Hills and the afternoon game drive
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2-Day Safari in Taita Hills from Mombasa

9.2-Day Safari in Taita Hills from Mombasa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $399

Leave Mombasa at 6am for Ngutuni and Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. Look for elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalo, zebras, and more, then sleep above a wildlife watering hole at Sarova Salt Lick Lodge. A guide such as Tom, Julius, Hasan, or Mohamed Ali may lead your drives, subject to assignment.

“Amazing experience. Our guide was great, he was knowledgeable and made sure we saw as much as possible.”

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3 Days Safari Tsavo East and Taita Hills Saltlick Lodge - Day two: Taita Hills and the Salt Lick overnight
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3 days safari Tsavo East and Taita hills (Saltlick lodge)

10.3 days safari Tsavo East and Taita hills (Saltlick lodge)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $900

Leave your Mombasa-area hotel early for Tsavo East, then continue to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary and Saltlick Lodge. Expect private transport, several game drives, included meals, and a good chance of seeing elephants, lions, buffalo, zebras, giraffes, and more.

“Sehr schönes Erlebnis, wir haben Löwen, Büffel, Elefanten, Geparden, Zebras, Giraffen, Gazellen, Antilopen und vieles mehr gesehen, auch mit Jungtieren - war super !!!!”

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Full Day Private Tour of Tsavo East National Park from Mombasa - Bachuma Gate and the first game drive
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Full Day Private Tour of Tsavo East National Park from Mombasa

11.Full Day Private Tour of Tsavo East National Park from Mombasa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews · from $315

Leave Mombasa at 5:30 am for a private 15-hour safari in Tsavo East. Your guide may be Hemed, Benjamin, George, John, Katana, or Patrick. Expect a pop-up-roof vehicle, Aruba Dam, lunch, elephants, lions, and a long, bumpy return drive.

“Animal sightings by a knowledgeable and sharp eyed guide George, who was also a safe driver and genuinely helpful person.”

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Wasini Island: Dolphin Spotting & Snorkel at Kisite Mpunguti - Setting sail on a traditional dhow
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Wasini Island: Dolphin Spotting & Snorkel at Kisite Mpunguti

12.Wasini Island: Dolphin Spotting & Snorkel at Kisite Mpunguti

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 42 reviews · 9 hours · from $130

Spend nine hours sailing from Mombasa or nearby beaches to Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park and Wasini Island. An English-speaking guide, such as Ali, leads the day with dolphin spotting, snorkeling, seafood lunch, a village walk, and optional visits to the Mangrove Boardwalk or Shimoni slave caves.

“The activity was 2/5. We unfortunately didn’t see dolphins, but that’s okay. The snorkelling felt rushed so you didn’t get much time to enjoy and see what was out there. The restaurant they chose was also not good. It was unfortunately not worth the money.”

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Mombasa: Tsavo East National Park Day Trip with Lunch - The three-hour ride from Mombasa or Diani Beach
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Mombasa: Tsavo East National Park Day Trip with Lunch

13.Tsavo East National Park Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 41 reviews · 8 hours · from $153

Travel from Mombasa or Diani Beach to Tsavo East for a wildlife drive with an English or German-speaking guide. Look for red elephants, lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and birds, with guides such as Stephen and Francis praised for their sharp spotting skills.

“Wycieczka super, głównie dzięki świetnemu kierowcy - przewodnikowi - Francis - wielkie dzięki ! Francis bardzo starał się, aby pokazać nam jak najwięcej atrakcji ! Dzięki niemu udało się nam zobaczyć lwice schowane w zaroślach - tak długo krążył wokół ich kryjówki, aż udało się je wywabić z ukrycia !”

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Moi International Airport To Diani Beach Taxi Services - The ride to Diani Beach and the timing question
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Moi International Airport To Diani Beach Taxi Services

14.Moi International Airport To Diani Beach Taxi Services

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews

Prebook a private transfer from Moi International Airport to your chosen address in Diani Beach. Elky Diani Beach Holidays provides airport pickup, clean cars, and drivers who can adjust to flight changes. Driver Alex is among the named contacts in past bookings, though driver assignment may vary.

“I am a single woman travelling around Kenya without pre-organized transportation. I contacted Elky a couple days before I wanted to travel and they responded right away. The driver was very good and was flexible when I wanted to stop. He used AC which seems to be rRead more”

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Mombasa: Tsavo East Ngutuni Sanctuary Overnight Safari - The first game drive: a fast start at Ngutuni
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Mombasa: Tsavo East Ngutuni Sanctuary Overnight Safari

15.Tsavo East Ngutuni Sanctuary Overnight Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 40 reviews · 2 days · from $450

Leave your coastal hotel early for Ngutuni Sanctuary, where three game drives focus on Red Jumbo Elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes. You stay at Ngutuni Safari Lodge, with meals and a private-feeling small group of up to six. Guides may speak English, German, French, Italian, or Spanish.

“Esperienza spettacolare! Essenziale e perfetta la guida di Amin che ci ha spiegato e portato nei posti migliori per avvistare gli animali della savana! Il lodge è bellissimo, pulito, in una posizione perfetta”

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