Mombasa is an amazing destination in Kenya, it is located along the eastern coastal line of the Indian Ocean, and it is a great experience to travel to Mombasa reaching the coast is like a trip through history with rich mixed cultures, Scenic views, art and designs from the ancient inhabitants, they mostly speak their indigenous language Swahili people and English for communication, Mombasa connects to other parts of Kenya by Air, by road, by train, or by boat.
How to reach Mombasa by road includes driving this option gives some of the best safari experiences, it takes approximately 490 kilometres from Nairobi in good weather, and this can take you 6-7 hours to reach the destination. It is a scenic drive to the region despite it not having as many attractions’ routes, about some 100 kilometres pass through Tsavo National Park, and the Amboseli National Park is not far from the road, hence route expects to encounter some animal species like Zebras, waterbucks, olive baboons, and some monkeys to mention a few.
Driving to Mombasa passes through various small towns where you will find people selling a lot of fruits, drinks, and snacks, part of the road passes through a significant newly built Chinese road known as Madaraka Express railway it is one of the best things that residents brag about and equally a national pride, as you enter Mombasa you will realize the heavy traffic but never the less you will have reached.
How to reach Mombasa by train, two direct trains go to the cost daily, the journey takes +/- 5 hours’ drive to the destination, train tickets can be purchased directly at their head offices in Nairobi or through a tour operator. Alternatively, flights can be arranged to the destination, and there are domestic flight handlers to land at the Ukunda airstrip. You can choose to use a tour operator to book flights for convenience if, you are looking to have a cost budget to be cut down then the best take is by bus or by train from Nairobi
The fastest way of getting to Mombasa is flying to the destination, the nearest airport to Mombasa is the Moi International Airport which receives several international flights beginning from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Domestic flights can be arranged on a charter or scheduled basis to the destination, bookings are done through a tour operator or directly to the airline.
How to reach Mombasa is best done during the dry season between December –February and June-September, it is a high tourism season hence expect to have more travellers at the destination, it is wise to make reservations on tours and accommodation facilities in advance to avoid last minute bookings which can easily result into cancellations and disappointments.
Things to do in Mombasa city include visiting the sandy beaches along the long coastal line of the Indian Ocean and visiting Fort Jesus a UNESCO world heritage site which was built by the Portuguese, the building is well preserved and a constant reminder of the ancient history of the constant wars of the 16thcentury, a visit to the old stone town is not to miss as well as the Mombasa tusks.
In conclusion, Mombasa can be reached anytime of the year but best during the dry season, trips to the destination can be combined with those of national conservation areas for example the Masai Mara National Park and the Amboseli National Park.