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Mombasa, located on the south west coast of Kenya, is the country's largest city and widely considered its most popular tourist destination. You, too, can join the many Britons who already enjoy the beaches, nightlife and historical landmarks of Mombasa, which is a mere nine hours' flight away from London.
Since its inception in the 16th century, Mombasa has been ruled by the Portuguese, Arabs and British, and still harbours many cultural and physical remnants of this history. Stepping into one of the city's historical ruins, like the Old Town, can feel quite literally like being transported to a past century. One such landmark, Fort Jesus, is the city's most popular destination, and harbours many artefacts and rooms dating back to Mombasa's time as a transit port for the slave trade.
For a good overview of the many attractions of Mombasa, and perhaps many landmarks beyond the city, like Mount Kenya and The Great Rift Valley, you should consider including a tour in any holidays in Mombasa. There are innumerable tour and safari operators based in Mombasa or other parts of Kenya, many pledging to transport you to different fascinating Kenyan sites.
You can look forward to a vibrant nightlife during holidays to Mombasa, as the city boasts so many bars, pubs, restaurants and entertainment venues. The massive Tembo Entertainment Plaza, on Mombasa's north coast, consists of six enticing attractions: open air Tembo Disco, bars Comfy Lounge and the Lollipop Go-Go Bar, a La Carte restaurant, a pizzeria, and Bavaria Beer Garden. Restaurants throughout Mombasa offer cuisine from cultures including Swahili, Indian, Chinese, Korean, and Italian. Some establishments, like Tamarind overlooking Old Harbour, also offer freshly caught seafood.
Mombasa holidays are always a real draw, thanks to the city's plentiful beaches, enticing historical landmarks and exciting nightlife. So don't hesitate to take advantage of the flexible booking and cheap holidays to Mombasa.
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If you would like your Mombasa holidays to be a little less thought-provoking, however, then check out the gorgeous beaches. Diani Beach is particularly lengthy, and boasts loads of water sports to try out and some species of primates to spot. If you would prefer a quieter beach relatively unspoilt by mass tourism, then check out Tiwi Beach on the south coast.