Most Kenya travelers will want to head out on a wildlife safari at some point. Of the most popular wildlife resorts, the huge Tsavo East and West parks are closest to Mombasa. Together they are about the size of Texas. While the open plains of Tsavo East give great opportunities for wildlife viewing – especially elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras and occasionally lions – the rocky terrain of Tsavo West on the whole has especially beautiful landscapes.
Somewhat further is Amboseli National Reserve, a much smaller but even more popular park. The majestic summit of Africa’s biggest mountain, the Kilimanjaro (located just across the border in Tanzania), can be seen from almost everywhere in the park. Many animals are present, but Amboseli is first and foremost elephant country.
Close to Mombasa (35 kilometers) is also Shimba Hills National Reserve. It’s the last still existing rest of the tropical rainforest that covered a large part of East Africa in past days. 5 Days (4 Nights) Tsavo West and Amboseli.
Though there are plenty of suitable hotels rights in the city, if you`re going to be staying in Mombasa, you should check out the beach resorts. Some names you might want to look into are the Sarova White sands, the Mombasa Serena Beach Hotel, the Voyager Beach Resort or the Nyali Beach Hotel. These, and others, are reviewed on my Mombasa beach hotel page.
The beaches along both the north and south coasts of Mombasa have long beaches of white sands on the Indian Ocean. Most offer many water and outdoor activities, but you can find the room costs vary widely depending on the level of luxury. Don`t assume that a beach resort is out of your budget until you check.
