Patricia's Guidebook
Food Scene
The Moorings, Mtwapa.
This is a floating restaurant in mtwapa,Kenya.
Volume Club
Night out fun.
Sightseeing
Wild Waters
Links RoadFor children's fun day.
Haller Park
Outdoors, zoo.
City advice
What to pack
Light clothes, and sun screen is a must!
The weather in Mombasa is mostly hot, both day and night. The evenings bring a chill and one is advised to have a light sweater.
Useful phrases
Swahili is predominantly spoken.
Habari. (How are you?)
Asante( Thank you)
Pesa ngapi ( How much?)
Je, unaweza nisaidia? ( Can you help me?)
Ninaenda _____( I'm heading to ______)
Getting around
One can sample the various means of transport.
Bodaboda( motorbikes) are convenient. They are like taxis (only cheaper) as they deliver you to your "door".
Taxis are fairly expensive, but equally convenient.
Matatus are the most common means of transport. Quite affordable too. They however only ply main routes and one has to walk the extra distance or take a taxi/bodaboda if the destination is off the main roads.
Ferry: for those crossing the ocean.
Don't miss
The Beaches.
The Beaches in Mombasa are a must-visit. Remember your bikinis, and sunscreens too.
Children can have fun collecting shells.