Mombasa holidays

Sunbathe all day on soft, white sands, or head into town for some culture on holidays to Mombasa.

Kenya's historical trading post of Mombasa lies on the placid shores of the Indian Ocean. The maze-like Old Town gives an intimate glimpse of the city's Swahili heritage. Beach resorts hug the coastline, where coconut-laden palm trees shade miles of sandy beach.
 
Best of Mombasa holidays for...

• Shopping: Get a taste for genuine East African life in Mombasa's vibrant markets. Join the fray and haggle good-naturedly for a brightly coloured khanga cloth or a handcarved curio. 
• Grown-up families: History comes alive on a Mombasa night tour. Walk through the Old Town and be entertained, wined and dined at 16th-century Fort Jesus. 
• Active types: Mombasa's coastline is perfect for underwater exploration. Whether you're snorkelling or scuba diving, the viewing is exceptional. Dive centre offerings range from beginners' courses to reef and wreck dives.