Mombasa

**Rat Traveler** · 09-21-23 01:30

Long time lurker, first time poster here. After reading many posts on the Mombasa page, I decided that this was the best place for me to visit as I do like the darker ladies. This forum has been helpful to get an idea of things to beware of, but in all truthfulness I've been to a few other countries known for girls and I've seen my share of bullshit. But this page has taught me that the police are more of a concern than the girl in this location.

When I made my plans, older posts led me to believe that Big Tree was where I want to stay, so I immediately reserved a room for my entire three week stay. 28 euros per night to stay on the beach seems better than other places in this beach area. I started the process of talking to girls on dating sites. It's obvious that some are working girls, and when I tell them where I'm staying they all comment that the rooms and facilities there suck. Most insist I should have gone the Airbnb route. Airbnb shows some great apartments in south mtwapa which would be nice because ID like to visit the clubs there.

I'm still convinced though that Big Tree was a good choice. I guess my only concern would be that I want to visit the mtwapa clubs during the night time. If I decide to make mtwapa a nightly visit and use an app like Uber to get a motortaxi, is it reasonable to assume that I won't have any issues in the night time coming back and forth at late hours?

**TiVida** · 09-20-23 10:26

Prestige Leisure Apartments have been mentioned as GF but google only throws up Prestige Leisure Hotel- is this the same place? Also would appreciate a recommendation for a GF Airbnb, its hard to tell from listings as some places have staff living in compounds and may not be GF and I don't want to find that out after booking and paying for several nights. I.

**Reiner Otto** · 09-17-23 10:53

Cowrieshells appartments in Bamburi Beach girl friendly.

**Reiner Otto** · 09-17-23 05:12

Not being a nightowl, to visit the clubs mentioned, I had very good expirience using Tinder. First meeting usully in a cafe or other public space.

My favourite restaurant in Bamburi beach was CharChoma, because of very good barbecue, good location and reasonable prices. Few freelancers there to be found in the evening.

Safari-Inn also had good talent on Tuesdays and Fridays evenings; also good place to meet some expats.

BigTree beach bar also a reasonable place to find a girl, afternoon or early evening.

Had my girl with me on safari, to Tsavo-East and West. West was very good, probably will go there again. Recommended lodge: saltlick. Very good location, rooms and meals. Next time I will do booking directly with them, they offer very good package for 2 nights, incl. Train and transfer and entrance fee. Definitely cheaper than via agency. Check their website saltlick safari lodge DOT com.

**Mombie75** · 09-16-23 13:35

Pc, thanks, great info on hotels in Mtwapa.

I agree with Leblon.

Mtwapa is not for the average traveler or monger who does not know Africa. Far better off down Bamburi beach or Nyali. I would stay in Mtwapa myself if it was not a pain to travel down to Bamburi beach or City mall. I just need some fresh air and a bit of space away from the dusty hussle and bussle of Mtwapa. On top of that after 20 yrs of coming to Mombasa I get such good prices on Bamburi beach I just end up having a few trips up to Mtwapa month.

**Leblon** · 09-16-23 10:23

Originally Posted by Pcdilwj [View Original Post]

Prestige leisure apartments 3000 no breakfast regular room 2500 breakfast included very nice pool girl friendly no charge for guest just make sure she has her ID in person or on her phone prime comfort hotel 3000 apartments breakfast included small pool very girl friendly no charge for guest they were supposed to open a new wing down the street maybe they raise the prices if you stay in the new wing if its new everything should work LOL. My first trip stay at merry villa in 2020 great location its more expensive than the previous 2 hotels don t recall the prices but if you had a apartments you can bring a girl in with no extra charge no breakfast either if you had a single room breakfast would be included if you had a single room they would charge a guest fee I think it was 500 if you have a double room no guest fee. On my last trip in March 2023 I stay in a Airbnb just across the street from eagles nest I was charge 3000 per night if I stay longer she would have given me a discount I think her monthly rate was 60000 . Had no air con I only lasted 4 days had to get a place with air con. First time Visitors Mtwapa is the place to stay after you hit the ground you can look around and see what works for the best for you.

Good information, Pcdilwj.

I would just like to comment about this first time visitor. Mwtapa is good place for first timer if he has already been in Africa or at least in developing countries. However, if this is first time outside Europe or USA, I recommend to take one of the hotels from Bamburi beach, and do visits to Mwtapa from there. Mwtapa has crazy traffic, it is hot and noisy and dusty. I remember one commentator who was shocked and bitter that he was recommended Mwtapa, town was too much for him.

In beach, climate is cooler, it is more peaceful and hotels are more developed. More expensive also. From Mwtapa it takes some effort and time to go beach.

**Pcdilwj** · 09-15-23 18:37

Prestige leisure apartments 3000 no breakfast regular room 2500 breakfast included very nice pool girl friendly no charge for guest just make sure she has her ID in person or on her phone prime comfort hotel 3000 apartments breakfast included small pool very girl friendly no charge for guest they were supposed to open a new wing down the street maybe they raise the prices if you stay in the new wing if its new everything should work LOL. My first trip stay at merry villa in 2020 great location its more expensive than the previous 2 hotels don t recall the prices but if you had a apartments you can bring a girl in with no extra charge no breakfast either if you had a single room breakfast would be included if you had a single room they would charge a guest fee I think it was 500 if you have a double room no guest fee. On my last trip in March 2023 I stay in a Airbnb just across the street from eagles nest I was charge 3000 per night if I stay longer she would have given me a discount I think her monthly rate was 60000 . Had no air con I only lasted 4 days had to get a place with air con. First time Visitors Mtwapa is the place to stay after you hit the ground you can look around and see what works for the best for you.

**Leblon** · 09-13-23 20:26

There is new place in Mwtapa which people call as Screenshot. I don't know anything about that place but I have heard it is very popular right now, as new places are in beginning. Musungus go there, which means girls go there also. So if somebody is travelling to Mombasa you can add that to your list.

In Diani there has been already long time place called Full Moon. I don't remember that is ever mentioned here in Forum. So you can go to three places there, Manyatta, Tandoori, Full Moon. Ask from motobike taxidrivers which is right place to go in each evening and what time, they know everything in Diani.

**Zimzam** · 09-13-23 08:11

Actually, I just saw that there are plenty sex toys available at JiJi.

**Zimzam** · 09-13-23 08:01

There is also the "Short Let Property" option.

**Zimzam** · 09-13-23 07:57

Originally Posted by ReinerOtto [View Original Post]

Does anybody have a recommendation regarding an agency to help in rental of apartment for 3 month?

In Bamburi would be best for me.

Or a link to a "local" web site would be great.

If you want to find apartments for rent you can go to jiji. Co. Ke then select Property, then Houses for rent, then Mombasa, Bamburi.

**Kaappo22** · 09-13-23 05:55

Originally Posted by SuperChuck [View Original Post]

Forgive me if I ask a perhaps comical question but I would like to take a dildo with me on the next trip to use with girls but I readed somewhere that at the airport the police check bags for X-rays and are very careful about these objects. There is a risk of being stopped with bad consequences. Is all this true? Are there any tricks to prevent the dildo from being recognized or is it better to leave it alone?

I've never brought any dildos with me. However, as I've succesfully purchased dildos and all kind of sex toys from Jumia while in Kenya, I doubt there's much interest for such things by the police as selling such products seems perfectly legal.

**Mombie75** · 09-12-23 16:36

Originally Posted by SuperChuck [View Original Post]

You wrote: Your carry on luggage is x-rayed when you exit the airport but your carry on luggage is not.

And I don't understand, sorry.

If you fly into Nairobi your carry on luggage is x-rayed as you exit the airport just by the luggage carousel. Your checked-in luggage is not you just pass with that.

**SuperChuck** · 09-12-23 06:33

Originally Posted by Mombie75 [View Original Post]

Your carry on luggage is x-rayed when you exit the airport but your carry on luggage is not. You would have to be very unlucky and have your bag checked by customs as you leave. I am sure many people carry them in. Buy a cucumber in Naivas if you are worried.

You wrote: Your carry on luggage is x-rayed when you exit the airport but your carry on luggage is not.

And I don't understand, sorry.

**Reiner Otto** · 09-12-23 06:26

Originally Posted by Mombie75 [View Original Post]

Does Naivas in Bamburi not have a notice board with them on?

Will check, thank you. I also found a group on FB, Airbnb Mombasa Kenya, having some ads.

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