Can you leave Nairobi on Friday morning, swim in the Indian Ocean by Friday afternoon and still be at your desk on Monday?
A Mombasa 3 days 2 nights package from Nairobi costs from KES 22,000 per person sharing by SGR economy, with half board at Kahama Hotel in Bamburi and private transfers. All inclusive at Bamburi Beach Hotel costs from KES 44,500. The same trips by flight start at KES 37,000. It fits a Friday to Sunday weekend.
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- FromKES 22,000per person sharing, by SGR
- By flightfrom KES 37,000per person sharing
- Duration3 days, 2 nightsFriday to Sunday works best
- StartsNairobiSGR Terminus or JKIA
- HotelsBamburi, Nyali and Shanzufour levels to choose from
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A Mombasa 3 days 2 nights package is the most popular coast trip we sell. It fits a weekend, a payday treat or a short break between busy months. The trick is timing. Get the train or flight right and you have two full beach days instead of two travel days.
Below you will find four hotels at four price levels. Each one is shown by SGR and by flight, so you can see what speed costs. All prices include return transport, private transfers and two nights on the meal plan shown.
We also share the weekend timetable that gives you the most sea for your money.
Highlights
- Leave Friday at 08:00, swim by 15:30
- Four hotel levels, all named, all priced
- SGR and flight prices side by side
- Private transfers both ways, no taxi haggling
- Back in Nairobi on Sunday evening
- Add Fort Jesus or a dhow on WhatsApp any time
Day by day plan
- Day 1
Friday: Nairobi to the beach
Board the 08:00 Madaraka Express at Nairobi Terminus. Arrive at least an hour early for security and luggage screening. The train reaches Mombasa Terminus around 14:00. Flight guests can take a morning flight and land by mid morning. Our driver takes you to your hotel in Bamburi, Nyali or Shanzu. You are at the pool by mid afternoon. Dinner at the hotel.
- Day 2
Saturday: Your full beach day
This is the day you came for. Swim before breakfast while the sea is calm. Spend the morning on the beach and the afternoon by the pool. If you want one outing, take the half day Fort Jesus and Old Town tour or a glass bottom boat into Mombasa Marine Park. In the evening, try a sunset dhow or a seafood dinner in Nyali. Tell us by Friday night and we book it.
- Day 3
Sunday: Last swim and home
Have breakfast and take a last swim. Check out is usually 10:00. Most hotels keep your bags and let you use the pool and showers until lunch. The driver collects you for the 15:00 express train, which reaches Nairobi around 20:18. Flight guests take an afternoon or evening flight. You are home in time to prepare for Monday.
Weekend package prices per person sharing, November and early December 2026
| Hotel and meal plan | By SGR economy | By flight |
|---|---|---|
| Kahama Hotel, Bamburi Beach, half board | KES 22,000 | KES 37,000 |
| Bamburi Beach Hotel, all inclusive | KES 44,500 | KES 59,500 |
| PrideInn resort, Shanzu Beach, half board | KES 45,500 | KES 61,000 |
| Serena Beach Resort, Shanzu, half board | KES 46,500 | KES 62,000 |
- Guide prices in KES, confirmed when you book. KES 22,000 is about USD 171 and KES 44,500 is about USD 345 at KES 129 per USD.
- SGR first class adds about KES 7,000 per person return.
- Easter, August, Christmas and New Year cost more. Festive dates from 20 December to 3 January are priced on our Christmas page.
- Hotels are examples per level. We have no partnership with any of them.
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Reserve this trip
Pick your dates and group. See the total. Hold it with a deposit.
Pay by Mpesa, bank transfer or card once we confirm in writing. Free changes until you confirm.
Included
- Return SGR economy tickets or return economy flights
- Private transfers from the station or airport to your hotel and back
- 2 nights in a double or twin room on the meal plan shown
- Help adding tours, upgrades or extra nights on WhatsApp
Not included
- Lunches on half board options
- Drinks outside your meal plan
- Fort Jesus, dhow cruises and other optional tours
- Travel insurance, tips and personal spending
How much is a Mombasa 3 days 2 nights package?
This weekend trip costs from KES 22,000 per person sharing by SGR. That covers return economy train tickets, private transfers and two nights half board at Kahama Hotel on Bamburi Beach. All inclusive at Bamburi Beach Hotel is KES 44,500 by train.
Big resorts in Shanzu, like Serena Beach Resort and the PrideInn convention resort, cost about KES 45,500 to KES 46,500 by train. Flying adds about KES 15,000 per person to any option.
Mombasa 3 days 2 nights package by SGR or by flight?
Choose the SGR if you want the lowest price. Economy is KES 1,500 each way. The 08:00 train arrives around 14:00, so Friday is half a beach day. The return express leaves at 15:00 on Sunday.
Choose a flight if your time is short or you want to leave after work. Jambojet alone flies the route several times a day and the flight takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. Return fares usually fall between KES 12,000 and KES 25,000, depending on how far ahead you book.
- SGR: cheapest, scenic, about 5 to 6 hours each way
- Flight: fastest, about 1 hour 15 minutes, more expensive
- Mix: train down on Friday, fly back on Sunday night for a longer last day
Which hotel is best for a Mombasa 3 days 2 nights package?
On a short trip, pick the hotel by what you will do there most.
- Kahama Hotel, Bamburi: simple and right on the beach. Best for travellers who will spend money on outings and food in town.
- Bamburi Beach Hotel: all inclusive for residents. Best if you want to stay put and never open your wallet.
- PrideInn resort, Shanzu: large pools, lots of activity and a big conference centre. Best for groups of friends.
- Serena Beach Resort, Shanzu: quiet Swahili style gardens. Best for couples and anyone who needs real rest.
Can I leave on Thursday night to get more beach time?
Yes. The 22:00 night train from Nairobi reaches Mombasa around 03:35. Our driver can meet you, but hotels charge for early check in before about noon. PrideInn, for example, charges 85 percent of a night's rate for check in between 04:00 and 10:00.
For most people, a Friday morning train or an early Friday flight is the better deal. If you want three full beach days, add a night instead. A third night adds about KES 7,000 to KES 18,500 per person depending on the hotel.
When is the best time for a short Mombasa weekend?
The best value is from May to June and from September to mid December. Hotels are cheaper, the sea is warm and you avoid the overseas peak of July and August.
Long weekends book out fast. Plan two to four weeks ahead for normal weekends and six weeks ahead for public holiday weekends. Our long weekend getaways page lists the dates worth grabbing.
What can I fit into one free day in Mombasa?
One outing plus beach time is the sweet spot. These all fit in half a day or less:
- Fort Jesus and Old Town walk, about 2 to 3 hours
- Glass bottom boat and snorkelling in Mombasa Marine Park
- Haller Park giraffe feeding around 15:00
- Sunset dhow cruise on the creek
- Swahili cooking class
What extras should I budget for on a short trip?
Most people spend a little on top of the package. Plan for lunch on half board, a drink or two and one outing. Here are 2026 prices we found for Kenyan visitors.
- Fort Jesus entry: KES 550 per adult and KES 300 per child
- Mombasa Marine Park entry for the glass bottom boat: KES 500 per citizen adult, plus the boat
- Haller Park entry: about KES 500 to 800 per adult, confirmed on the day
- Sunset dhow cruise with us: from about USD 35 per person
- Lunch at a beach hotel or restaurant: about KES 1,500 to 3,000 per person
How do I book and pay?
Send us your dates, the hotel you like and whether you want the train or a flight. We confirm availability the same day where we can, then send a written quote.
Short trips are often booked on short notice. If you write to us on a Monday for that Friday, we can usually still find train seats and a room outside public holidays. Hotels and trains fill faster at the end of the month, when salaries land. If you are flexible, travelling mid month is often easier and sometimes cheaper. Groups of four or more save a little on transfers because one car or van covers everyone.
Pay a deposit by Mpesa, bank or card, then clear the balance before travel. For other short breaks, compare our weekend getaways from Nairobi and the full Mombasa SGR packages for longer stays.
Can I do a 3 days 2 nights trip to Diani instead?
Yes. Diani adds about 1 hour 30 minutes of road from the SGR station, or you can fly straight to Ukunda. It suits travellers who want a quieter beach. See our Diani 3 days 2 nights package for prices.
Watamu and Malindi are further north and better with three nights or more. If you have a long weekend, look at our Watamu packages instead. The extra night pays off because the drive from Mombasa takes about two hours each way.
Optional add on
Add a round of golf to this trip
You are already at the coast. Vipingo Ridge and Nyali sit on the north coast, so a round slots into any free morning.
Where would you like to stay?
- Green fee and caddie
- Clubhouse lunch
- Private car and driver
- Tee time booked for you
Guide price for a weekday round. Weekend rounds, buggies, club hire and more golfers are all in the planner. We confirm every line in writing before you pay.
How to book Mombasa Packages: 3 Days 2 Nights from Nairobi
- Send your dates. Message us on WhatsApp with your dates, how many people are coming and the ages of any children. Tell us your budget. We plan with it, not around it.
- Get a written quote. We reply with a clear price per person, what it includes and what it does not. If a cheaper hotel or a shorter route makes more sense, we say so.
- Tweak it until it fits. Change a hotel, add a night or swap an activity. Changes cost nothing until you confirm.
- Confirm with a deposit. A deposit holds your rooms, seats and transport. You get a written confirmation with every detail and the date the balance is due.
- Travel day. Your driver meets you with a name board. You have their number and ours for the whole trip.
Pay by Mpesa, bank transfer or card on our secure checkout at book and pay. Prefer to plan face to face? Our office is at Pili Trade Centre on Mombasa Road, opposite Hilton Garden Inn and next to Argyle Grand Hotel.
Questions people ask
What is the cheapest 3 days 2 nights package in Mombasa?
Our cheapest is KES 22,000 per person sharing with SGR economy, private transfers and half board at Kahama Hotel in Bamburi. Groups who need an even lower price can see our cheap Mombasa holiday packages, which start below KES 20,000 on bed and breakfast.
What time does the SGR leave Nairobi for Mombasa?
There are three daily departures. The inter county train leaves at 08:00 and arrives around 14:00. The express leaves at 15:00 and arrives around 20:08. The night train leaves at 22:00 and arrives around 03:35. Times can change, so we confirm them when we book.
Can I do a Mombasa weekend package on Saturday and Sunday only?
You can, but you will spend most of the time travelling. A Saturday to Monday trip, or Friday to Sunday, gives you one full beach day. If you only have Saturday and Sunday, fly down early Saturday and back late Sunday.
Does the package include all meals?
Half board covers breakfast and dinner. Bamburi Beach Hotel's resident rate is all inclusive, which covers all meals, snacks and local drinks. Lunch on half board usually costs KES 1,500 to 3,000 per person at a beach hotel or restaurant.
Is first class on the SGR worth it?
First class costs KES 4,500 each way against KES 1,500 in economy. You get a bigger seat, more space and a quieter coach. On a short weekend many couples find it worth the extra KES 6,000 return, because the journey feels like part of the holiday.
How far is Nyali from the SGR station?
Mombasa Terminus is in Miritini, on the mainland west of the island. Nyali, Bamburi and Shanzu are on the North Coast. The drive usually takes 40 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes depending on traffic through town. Our drivers plan around peak hours.
Sources we checked: Madaraka Express fares (paybillke, verified Sep 2026); Madaraka Express timetable (Seat61); Kahama Hotel and other 2026 coast hotel prices (Business Radar); Bamburi Beach Hotel 2026 resident rates; PrideInn Paradise 2026 resident rates and early check in; Serena Beach Resort resident offer 2026. Rules and fees change, so we confirm them again when you book.
Ready when you are. Send your dates and group size. We reply with a clear price and a plan you can change.
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