Secluded Getaways in Mombasa

Tulia Old Town Backpackers: Budget-Friendly

At the heart of Old Town Mombasa, the unsung budget-friendly Tulia Old Town Backpackers is a great choice for travelers looking for an affordable, social, and culturally immersive experience in one of Kenya’s most vibrant coastal cities. It is close to landmarks like Fort Jesus, Old Port, Mandhry Mosque and local markets to boot. Intermingled with locals Tulia Backpackers is a great place to meet fellow travelers, with communal areas and sometimes organized events. Living is offered in dormitory beds and private rooms at friendly prices. There is a quaint and rustic restaurant on the ground floor that serve excellent Swahili cuisine. What more, it is at the very edge of the coastal bluff overlooking Tudor Creek. The main activity here is, of course, exploring the Old Town. The area is rich in history and culture, with Arabic, Portuguese, and Swahili influences in the architecture and customs.

Around Kenya, there is a collection of rare experiences, in middle-budget secluded hideaways, offering guests intimate encounters with parts of Kenya that rarely get under the limelight. Each getaway, secluded and away from civilization, is rooted in its local community and dedicated to showcasing their cultures.

Index of Secluded Getaways Around Kenya

Baringo County - Samatian Island Lodge , Elgeyo Marakwet County - Samich Resort , Kerio River Lodge , Embu County - Masinga Dam Resort , Homa Bay County - Kisindi Lodge & Spa , Kakamega County - Busambuli Ecolodge , Lamanis Haven , Lamu County - Kizingoni Beach House, Kilifi County - Neem Tree House , Takaungu House , Distant Relatives Ecolodge , Rock and Sea Bubble Ecolodge , Watamu Treehouse , Kite Cottage , Mida Creek Nature Camp , Migori County - Lobby Resort , Kirinyaga County - Castle Forest Lodge , Ndongoro Log Cabin , The Kichachu, Kwale County - Kutazama Lodge , Mandhari Lodge , Betty's Camp Shimoni , Blue Monkey Beach Cottages , Munje Beach Villas , Laikipia County - Mukima Manor, Olepangi Farm, Makueni County - Kilima Kiu Manor , Meru County - Rutundu Log Cabins , Elsa's Kopje, Muranga County - Kimakia Tea Lodge , Muchiri's Resort , Mathioya River Cottages , Nyeri County - Sandai Farm, Nairobi County - Edaala Comfort, Cottage Residence, Nyandarua County - Samawati Lakeside Cottages , Samburu County - Nashipa Eco Camp , Lion's Cave Camp , Camp Ndotto Ngurunit , Desert Rose Lodge , Taita Taveta County - Grogan's Castle , Lake Jipe Eco Lodge , Lions Bluff Lodge , Tana River County - Delta Dunes Lodge , Tharaka Nithi County - Anabas Mount Kenya Lodge , Trans Nzoia County - Cranes Haven , Mount Elgon Lodge , West Pokot County - Barnley's Guest House , Mount Mtelo View Lodge

Well-famous for its rich Swahili culture, stunning beaches, and vibrant nightlife – acclaimed as one of the top destinations in Kenya – Mombasa County is home to Mombasa City, Kenya’s second-largest city and a primary port town that has been a key trade center for centuries. Mombasa County is more than just beaches—it’s a cultural melting pot with history, adventure, and guaranteed coastal vibes.

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80 Destinations in Mombasa County , arranged as one would visit these - south, north then east - with the aid of in-depth narratives, images, strip maps and distance chart:

Arab Rifle's Monument , Buli Monument , Fort Jesus Curio Shop , Camel Joint, Old Town Mombasa , Fort Jesus Museum I World Heritage Site , Mombasa Butterfly House , Santo Antonio de Tanna , Swahili Cultural Center , Sanaa Gallery , Old Port Mombasa , Leven House I Steps , Forodhani Restaurant , The Mandhry Mosque , Burhani Mosque , Tulia Backpackers , Bahdala Mosque , Mazrui Cemetery , Old Law Courts , Treasury Square , Africa Hotel , Kizingo BBQ, St. Joseph's Fort , Ras Serani Lighthouse , Kizingo War Camp , Mombasa Golf Club , Mama Ngina Waterfront Park , Shelly Beach , The Likoni Floating Bridge , Mbaraki Creek, Mombasa Yatch Club , Mbaraki Pillar , The Mombasa Mbaraki Cemetery , The Little Theatre Club , Kilindini Harbour , The Mombasa Memorial Church , The Holy Ghost Catholic Cathedral , Lord Shiva Temple , The Old Mombasa Railway Station , Railways Park , Mombasa African Memorial , Mombasa’s Tusks , Fort Makupa , Kibarani Recreation Park , Akamba Handicraft Shop , Manyimbo War Cemetery , Tudor Water Sports Marina , Nyali Bridge , ACK Emmanuel , The Kengeleni Monument , Bahari Beach Resort , Tamarind Dhow Cruise , Krapf Memorial Heritage Park , Kenyatta Public Beach , Bombolulu Workshop , Haller Park , Mombasa Butterfly Pavilion , Bamburi Rifle Range , Mombasa Go-Kart , Suli Suli Fishing , Nguuni Nature Sanctuary , Mamba Village , Nyali Golf & Country Club , Wild Waters , Nyali Shopping Mall , Mombasa Marine Park I Reserve , Ngomongo Village , Shimo la Tewa Site , The Moorings , La Marina Restaurant

Know More About Mombasa County: Its Geography, Land-Use, Highlights, Population, Roads - with the aid of a distance chart, Airports, Climate & National Monuments

What’s The Lay Of The Land In C.01?

Mombasa County can be split into 3 zones: 1. Coastal plain, covering parts the Island; 2. The hilly areas rising gently from 45 ms to 132 ms asl in the west; and 3. The Indian Ocean and the shoreline.

What’s The Air Like In Mombasa?

May is generally the wettest month, then April and June. Average temperatures are always high, rarely falling below 24 o C across the year.

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