Swahili Heritage & Old Towns
Lamu Old Town, Fort Jesus in Mombasa, Gede Ruins near Watamu and the Vasco da Gama Pillar in Malindi.
Watamu, Malindi, Mombasa, Lamu
Mombasa Beach Holiday Package: Festive Season 2026/27
From KES 20,800 per person sharing
3 days / 2 nights
Mombasa
1 Sep 2026 to 5 Jan 2027
The easiest beach holiday from Nairobi: SGR to Mombasa, eleven north-coast hotels (many all inclusive) and a half-day at Fort Jesus.
- SGR from Nairobi, no flights needed
- Many all-inclusive family resorts
- Fort Jesus and Old Town tour
- Hotels open through Christmas & New Year
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1: SGR to Mombasa
Take the morning SGR Madaraka Express from Nairobi (about 5 hours). We transfer you to your north-coast hotel for a swim and dinner.
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Day 2: Fort Jesus, Old Town and the beach
Morning guided tour of Fort Jesus and the narrow streets of Mombasa Old Town, then back to the beach. Optional evening dhow cruise.
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Day 3: Departure
Breakfast and pool time before your transfer to the SGR terminus or airport.
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Hotels & prices
KES rates for Kenya residents and citizens. Visiting from abroad? Ask for non-resident prices. Choose a hotel to add it to your request.
2 nights / 3 days (KES per person sharing)
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CityBlue Creekside Hotel & Suites Best valueKES 20,800 per person
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Sheraton Beach VillagioKES 22,000 per person
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The Reef Hotel MombasaKES 26,000 per person
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Bahari Beach HotelKES 26,500 per person
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Voyager Beach ResortKES 35,335 per person
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Travellers Beach Hotel & SpaKES 35,700 per person
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PrideInn ParadiseKES 36,000 per person
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PrideInn FlamingoKES 37,800 per person
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Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & SpaKES 38,000 per person
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Bamburi Beach HotelKES 44,000 per person
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Serena Beach Resort & SpaKES 58,800 per person
Prices per person sharing, subject to availability at the time of booking. Christmas and New Year dates sell out first.
Included
- 2 nights’ accommodation
- Meals as per the meal plan shown
Not included (we can add)
- SGR tickets or flights and transfers (quoted on request)
- Fort Jesus entry and guided tour
- Drinks not in the meal plan, and tips
Things to do on this trip
Dhow Cruises & Island Trips
Sail on a traditional wooden dhow: sunset cruises, island hopping and seafood lunches on the Swahili coast.
Diani, Watamu, Mombasa, Lamu
Snorkeling & Marine Parks
Coral gardens, turtles and reef fish in Kenya’s protected marine parks at Watamu, Malindi, Diani and Mombasa.
Diani, Watamu, Malindi, Mombasa, Lamu
FAQs
Yes. Tell us your travel date and the number of travellers and we will include SGR tickets and station transfers in your quote.
The Reef, Bahari Beach, Voyager, Travellers, PrideInn Flamingo and Bamburi Beach on these dates.
These are KES rates, ideal for Kenya residents and citizens. Visiting from abroad? Ask us for non-resident pricing in USD.
For most people, yes. It is comfortable, affordable and takes about 5 hours. We can book tickets and your station transfer.
Several are. See the meal plan column in the rates table. All-inclusive includes meals, snacks and selected drinks.
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