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Mombasa: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Mombasa is a coastal city in southeastern Kenya along the Indian Ocean. It was the first capital of British East Africa, before Nairobi was elevated to capital status in 1907.

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Now in the cityMombasa+29°CClear · sunset 06:12 PMupdated 04:00 PM
EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
Places on the map10
Exchange rateKES 129.98per 1 $KES — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Places on the map10

All 10 places as a list

Getting there and staying

2 sources · As of November 3, 2026
Source: TravelHub · OurAirports (public domain)

Visa and practicalities

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Set your passport — processing time, fee and documents differ between passports.

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.
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Updated information about the Kenya-Ethiopia border (‘Regional risks’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 3Think twice before you travel; weigh the reasons below.
  • crime
  • kidnapping
  • terrorism
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Reconsider travel to Kenya due to risk of health, crime, kidnapping, terrorism, unrest , and traffic safety . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Travel Health Notice for Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease for Kenya . The U.S.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Moi International Airport MBA8 km from the centre
Malindi International Airport MYD103 km from the centre
Tanga Airport TGT132 km from the centre
Cities of Kenya
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