Can you combine safari and beach in Mombasa?

Yes — a Tsavo safari and Diani Beach can be combined over a few days for the perfect bush-and-beach trip.

What is the best safari from Mombasa?

Tsavo East and West offer the closest Big Five game drives, on day or overnight tours.

Where is the best beach near Mombasa?

Diani Beach, south of the city, is one of Africa’s finest.

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Safari & beach · Mombasa itinerary

Mombasa Safari & Beach: The Best Itinerary

Mombasa pairs the bush with the beach. Here is how to enjoy both — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

1Tsavo safari
2Big Five
3Diani Beach
4Snorkel

The safari

Big Five in Tsavo.

The beach

White-sand Diani.

The reef

Snorkelling a marine park.

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

Mombasa

Day Tour to Tsavo East National Park from Mombasa or Diani

2 Days Tsavo East National Park Tour From Mombasa/Diani (1 Night)

Turtle and Dolphin Watching Kayaking and Snorkeling Tour

OVERNIGHT SAFARI to SALT LICK LODGE from Mombasa or Diani

Full Day Dolphin Watching with Snorkeling in Wasini

Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park

From Mombasa Airport: Diani transfer in a minivan (5 pax)

Kisite Mpunguti Dolphin Safari & Snorkeling with Wasini Island

4.9(74)·9 hours

from$125/ person

via Viator

Mombasa Safari & Beach: The Best Itinerary

At a glance

The safari

The beach

The reef

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