Start your luxury getaway at the Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, one of the top-rated luxury beach resorts in Mombasa. Indulge in the luxurious amenities, including a spa and wellness center, multiple dining options, a swimming pool, and access to the pristine white sand beach.
Located on the Bamburi Cement Plant, Haller Park is an ecological sanctuary that is home to various species of plants and animals. Explore the park and encounter animals such as giraffes, hippos, and tortoises. Take a walk-in butterfly house, and be amazed by the butterflies fluttering around you. For a unique experience, take a guided tour of the park in a tuk-tuk.
To travel within the city during your two-day stay, you can hire a car from a car rental agency. Alternatively, you can make use of Mombasa's public transportation options such as tuk-tuks and matatus, which are readily available and relatively cheap. The estimated cost for a car rental is around $60 per day, while a tuk-tuk ride costs around $5-10.
If you have more time, consider visiting the Mombasa Old Town to explore the historic buildings and streets or taking a sunset dhow cruise at the Mombasa Marina. You can also add a visit to the Mombasa Marine National Park to your itinerary for some snorkeling or scuba diving.
If you have less time, you can reduce your stay at the Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa to one day and add a visit to Fort Jesus to explore the 16th-century Portuguese fort or take a stroll at the Jomo Kenyatta Public Beach.
Moi International Airport (MBA) is the main airport in Mombasa, located approximately 10 km from the city center. It provides domestic and international flights to various destinations. Taxis and car rental agencies are available at the airport, and the average taxi fare to the city center is around $10.