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Mombasa in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days from Mombasa cover history, safari and sea. Here is how to spend three perfect days — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: city & Fort Jesus
  2. 2Day 2: Tsavo safari
  3. 3Day 3: marine park
  4. 4Beach

Day 1: city & history

The old town and Fort Jesus.

Day 2: Tsavo safari

Big Five game drives.

Day 3: the ocean

Snorkelling and Diani Beach.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Mombasa — prices per person.

Day Tour to Tsavo East National Park from Mombasa or Diani
Mombasa
Day Tour to Tsavo East National Park from Mombasa or Diani
5.0(10)·9 hours
from$313/ person
via Viator
Turtle and Dolphin Watching Kayaking and Snorkeling Tour
Tenerife
Turtle and Dolphin Watching Kayaking and Snorkeling Tour
5.0(16)·3 hours
from$43/ person
via Viator
Visit to Fort Jesus and the Old Town of Mombasa
Mombasa
Visit to Fort Jesus and the Old Town of Mombasa
5.0(57)·4 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
2 Days Tsavo East National Park Tour From Mombasa/Diani (1 Night)
Mombasa
2 Days Tsavo East National Park Tour From Mombasa/Diani (1 Night)
4.9(56)·24 hours
from$714/ person
via Viator
Full Day Dolphin Watching with Snorkeling in Wasini
Diani Beach
Full Day Dolphin Watching with Snorkeling in Wasini
4.9(131)·8 hours
from$135/ person
via Viator
Walking Tour Through Old Town Mombasa and Fort Jesus
Mombasa
Walking Tour Through Old Town Mombasa and Fort Jesus
4.9(451)·4 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park
Nairobi
Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park
4.7(847)·5 hours
from$37/ person
via Viator
Kisite Mpunguti Dolphin Safari & Snorkeling with Wasini Island
Diani Beach
Kisite Mpunguti Dolphin Safari & Snorkeling with Wasini Island
4.9(74)·9 hours
from$125/ person
via Viator

Mombasa in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Mombasa?
Three days lets you explore the city and Fort Jesus, take a Tsavo safari, and enjoy the marine park and beaches.
What are the best things to do around Mombasa?
A Tsavo safari, Fort Jesus and the old town, Diani Beach and a marine-park snorkel are the top experiences.
How do I plan a 3-day Mombasa itinerary?
Spend day one on the city, day two on a Tsavo safari, and day three on the ocean.

Explore more in Mombasa

Tsavo SafariOld Town & Fort JesusDiani BeachMarine Park & SnorkelingHaller Park & Wildlife