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dining out

dining out, Mombassa

 craigied2005 Says:  If you end up in south mombassa you must eat at Ali Babas. A restraunt set in a cave the atmosphere is just wonderful and the food great at a price comparable to the ukThere is also a great chinese which is so cheap and great food i can not remember its name but there is... 

Hotels  

relaxing and heavenly: At the hub of south mombassa

relaxing and heavenly: At the hub of south mombassa, Mombassa

 craigied2005 Says:  Brilliant a lovely relaxing stay with freindly staff in close proximenty to restraunts and shops 

Diani Beach Lodge: Diani Beach

Diani Beach Lodge: Diani Beach, Mombassa

 neashley Says:  I wouldn't recommend this place. We had to pay a deposit for pool towels 1000 shillings each. The food was horrible as was the restaurant service. There is asigned seating when you eat so you just can't sit anywhere and they are very strict about it. There is no... 

Hotel Intercontinental: Mombassa's pearl in the sand

Hotel Intercontinental: Mombassa's pearl in the sand, Mombassa

 Americancat Says:  I highly recommend this hotel to anyone going on vacation (holiday) for a week or two. You will be treated with the highest regard from all of the staff, the service is the best on any part of the beach, there are four restaraunts, all good food. Their rooms are huge, and... 

Restaurants  

Ali Barbour's Cave Restaurant: Not to be missed. A unique experience

Ali Barbour's Cave Restaurant: Not to be missed. A unique experience, Mombassa

 neashley Says:  Ali barbour's Cave is a must see. The roof is open so you could see the stars. The food is good as is the wine menu and beer. Reservations or recommended and dress is smart casual, no shorts etc. It is really an amazing place. I had the vegetarian sheppards pie which was... 

What to Pack  

Safari clothes

Safari clothes, Mombassa

 craigied2005 Says:   You must take trousers and jumpers to go on safari you go early in the morning and at dusk and trust me its not the warmest place in the world at them times Jungle formula A good camers though the memories are great take a towel or cushion to sit on when you are on... 

Off The Beaten Path  

takepolaroidcamera

takepolaroidcamera, Mombassa

 richardscottcavesr Says:  askpeopleiftheywouldlikeapolaroidpictureofthemselfnegotiateprice 

Favorites  

mosquitoes, beach boys and other nasties

mosquitoes, beach boys and other nasties, Mombassa

 deliciouswebdesign Says:  we didnt take any jabs but slept under the netting and used repelent the beach boys are ok if you just say no thanks 

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 Brilliant a lovely relaxing stay with freindly staff in close proximenty to restraunts and shops 

 

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Q:  Hello I am thinking of going to Diani beach in the next couple of weeks or so. There is limited availability left so was... 

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A: You can buy your own food at the shops or eat out. My only caution is that hotels have to have certain standards with food, so they don't give the guests food poisoning.... 

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Our visit to Mombassa

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 Diani Beach was a quaint little town. We stayed at the Diani Beach Lodge, which I don't recommend. I went with my husband and our two children. Thank goodness for the pool or I don't know what we... 

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Best place in the world

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 Well welcome to Kenya What can be said about this place ?(loads) Ivisited twice within six months and will be returning later this year when the animals are back at the masai I have stayed on both...... 

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My second or third home !

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 Spent two wonderful periods in Kenya. Stayed at Travellers Beach both times and took a private Safari to Masi Mara. Stayed at Kekarook Lodge. WONDERFUL>>>>>> 

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