Mombasa Honeymoon, Kenya

There is a lot more to a honeymoon or romantic getaway holiday in Kenya than tracking down red-robed Masai tribesmen and the ‘big five’ on a game safari.

Just a short distance from Kenya's legendary national parks and game reserves lies an almost uninterrupted stretch of beachfront that stretches north and south of the ancient trading city of Mombasa – gateway to the sparkling Indian Ocean.

Discover a choice of family friendly beach resorts just a short drive from Mombasa, which is Kenya’s second largest city after Nairobi. These beach resorts include Diani Beach to the south and Bamburi Beach to the north.

Things to do and see

Away from the beach, take a day trip to explore Mombasa’s Old Town, a maze of fascinating narrow alleyways dating back to the 12th century.

Or visit some of the nearby reserves, including: Shimba Hills National Reserve, one of East Africa's last remaining coastal rainforests; Arabuko-Sokoke Forest, the largest remaining patch of indigenous coastal forest in East Africa; and Tsavo East and Tsavo West national parks, which together form Kenya’s largest national park, home to magnificent scenery and numerous wildlife.

Accommodation

Elsewhere, every beach seems to offer a range of hotels to suit all budgets, from charming cottages to exclusive boutique-style hideaways and family friendly resorts, such as the Turtle Bay Beach Club on Watamu Beach, which offer all the amenities and facilities you could ever want on a beach holiday.

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