Mombasa Tours & Excursions — Every Day Trip, Boat Tour & Activity on the Kenya Coast
Mombasa is the gateway to Kenya’s Indian Ocean coast — a world of turquoise waters, coral reefs, mangrove forests, ancient Swahili towns and coastal wildlife. Whether you are staying in Mombasa, Diani Beach, Malindi or Watamu, Authentic Adventures runs daily excursions to every destination on the coast, with real prices and guaranteed departures.
Our Mombasa Excursions
Click any tour below for full details, itinerary and pricing.
Title sponsorAlumni Golf Challenge
We are the title sponsor this year.
Golf is part of who we are, so we put our name behind the Alumni Golf Challenge. Want more golf after the day? Tell us when you are free. We book your tee time at Karen, Muthaiga or Vipingo Ridge and sort the transfers and the stay.
Marine & Boat Tours
- Wasini Island Dolphin Tour — Full day. Dolphin watching, snorkeling in Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park, seafood lunch on Wasini Island. From $80 per person.
- Glass Bottom Boat Tour — Half day. See coral reefs and tropical fish without getting wet. From $40 per person.
- Sunset Dhow Cruise — 2–3 hours. Sail on a traditional dhow at sunset with drinks and snacks. From $35 per person.
- Private Yacht Charter — Half day or full day. Luxury yacht or speedboat for deep-sea fishing, island hopping or a private cruise. From $350.
- Deep Sea Fishing — Full day. Target marlin, sailfish, tuna and wahoo in the Pemba Channel. From $400 per boat.
- Snorkeling at Mombasa Marine Park — Half day. Guided snorkeling over protected coral reefs. From $45 per person.
Wildlife & Nature Day Trips
- Shimba Hills Day Trip — Full day. Coastal rainforest, Sheldrick Falls, sable antelope and elephants. From $140 per person.
- Tsavo East Day Safari — Full day. Red elephants, lions and vast savannah just 2 hours from the coast. From $136 per person.
- Haller Park Tour — Half day. Giraffes, hippos, crocodiles and butterflies in a restored quarry. From $30 per person.
- Nguuni Nature Sanctuary — Half day. Walk among giraffes, ostriches and antelopes. From $35 per person.
- Colobus Conservation Diani — 2 hours. Guided forest walk to see endangered Angolan colobus monkeys. From $20 per person.
Cultural & City Tours
- Mombasa City Tour — Half day. Fort Jesus, Old Town, spice market, Likoni Ferry and the iconic tusks. From $30 per person.
- Fort Jesus Museum Tour — 2 hours. UNESCO World Heritage Site, 16th-century Portuguese fortress. Entry from KES 200 (residents) to $12 (visitors).
- Old Town Walking Tour — 2–3 hours. Narrow streets, carved Swahili doors, spice shops and the old harbour. From $25 per person.
- Bombolulu Cultural Centre — Half day. Traditional dance performances, handicraft workshops and cultural exhibits. From $20 per person.
- Swahili Cooking Class — 3–4 hours. Learn to cook pilau, biryani, coconut fish curry and mandazi with a local chef. From $40 per person.
Adventure & Water Sports
- Kite Surfing Diani — Lessons and rental on one of Africa’s best kite spots. From $60 per session.
- Jet Ski Rides — 30 min or 1 hour along the coast. From $50.
- Scuba Diving — PADI-certified dives on coral reefs, wrecks and walls. From $75 per dive.
- Quad Biking Diani — Off-road quad bike through bush trails and sand dunes. From $60.
- Skydiving Diani Beach — Tandem jump from 10,000 ft over the Indian Ocean. From $350.
Multi-Day Safaris from Mombasa
- 2-Day Tsavo East Safari — Overnight at a safari lodge in Tsavo. From $450 per person.
- 2-Day Salt Lick Safari — Iconic underground lodge with waterhole viewing. From $585 per person.
- 3-Day Amboseli & Tsavo Safari — Kilimanjaro views and red elephants. From $770 per person.
- 3-Day Masai Mara Fly-In Safari — Fly from Mombasa to the Mara for the Big Five. From $1,200 per person.
Why Book with Authentic Adventures?
Real prices upfront. Every tour on this page shows what you will actually pay — no hidden fees, no surprise charges at pickup. Daily departures. Most excursions run every day with guaranteed departures. Hotel pickup included. We collect you from any hotel in Mombasa, Diani, Shanzu, Bamburi, Nyali, Malindi or Watamu. Local team in Mombasa. Our Mombasa team knows every beach, every reef and every hidden gem on the coast. Rated 4.9 on Google with 46 verified reviews.
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3 Day Masai MaraFrom USD 850
Mara group joiningFrom USD 395
3 Day AmboseliFrom USD 850
5 Day Kenya SafariFrom USD 1,180
Uganda gorilla trekFrom USD 1,260