Mombasa tourism Stories

Holiday homes redefining Kenya’s coastal stay for local and foreign tourists
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 06, 2024

Many holiday homes in Mombasa now come equipped with swimming pools, gyms, beach access, chefs, and drivers.

Thousands flock to Mombasa for UN World Tourism Week
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 29, 2024

The highlight of the celebrations included thrilling drift displays, cultural performances, and the first-ever TukTuk rally held within Mombasa’s city...

Boon for business owners as Lamu gears up for 10th Yoga Festival
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 01, 2024

Swaleh Abdallah, the owner of Shela Guest House told The Eastleigh Voice since last week, he has seen great improvement in the number of visitors book...

Tourism boost as Mombasa wins bid to host East African Inter-Parliamentary Games
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 05, 2024

From December 6 to 19, 2024, Mombasa is expected to welcome over 1,500 MPs and Senators from East African parliaments, along with their support staff.

Taita Taveta seeks to host next Uganda festival to boost tourism
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 22, 2024

Taita Taveta wants to demonstrate its dedication to enhancing Kenya's tourism cooperation with Uganda.

Mombasa County launches tourism council to elevate city as premier tourist destination
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 22, 2024

The council has been mandated to coordinate, plan, and implement initiatives that enhance tourism growth.

Tourism boost as cruise ship MS Ambience with 1,700 travellers docks at Mombasa Port
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 27, 2024

The vessel arrived from Victoria Port in Seychelles with the tourists from various countries who will spend two days in the coastal town.

Cruise success at Mombasa port as 'Semester at Sea' marks third visit
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 09, 2024

The latest cruise vessel is the Bahamas-flagged cruise ship MV World Odyssey 'Semester at Sea' that arrived at the Port of Mombasa on Friday.

Diani's Kongo River estuary: A hidden gem on Kenyan coast
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 04, 2024

The river, originating from the Shimba Hills, gracefully meets the Indian Ocean in Diani. It is popular with local and international tourists but to f...

MV Norwegian Dawn docks at Mombasa port with 2,200 passengers
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 14, 2024

The MV Norwegian Dawn is the longest cruise liner of this season.

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