Nyali Beach
The white-sand beach closest to the city on the north coast, lined with resort hotels. Its calm lagoon makes it ideal for swimming and snorkeling trips.
Nyali Beach lies north of Nyali Bridge in an upscale residential area, only about 6 km from the Old Town, which makes it the most convenient beach for visitors staying in the city. The sand is fine and white, and the outer coral reef blocks large waves. At high tide the lagoon is calm and good for swimming, and at low tide you can walk out to explore the tide pools. Several resort hotels and seaside restaurants line the coast. You can take a boat from here to snorkel in Mombasa Marine National Park, or try camel riding and kitesurfing. There are many beach vendors, so feel free to decline politely. The tidal range is large, so check a tide table before going into the water.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Wild Waters
- Mamba Village
- Bombolulu Workshops & Cultural Centre
- Tamarind Dhow Sunset Cruise
- Haller Park
- Fort Jesus
- Mombasa Old Town
- Mackinnon Market (Marikiti)