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| summary= Mombasa (/mɒmˈbɑːsə/) is a city on the coast of Kenya. It is the country's oldest (circa 900 AD) and second-largest city, after the capital Nairobi, with an estimated population of about 1.4 million people in 2016.
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[[{{PAGENAME}}]] is a port of entry/exit for Kenya. For details ''see [[Kenya#Entrance|Entrance: Kenya]]''.
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: Address: Mombasa Yacht Club, Taib Abdulla Nasser Road, Liwatoni, Mombasa, Kenya
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Latest revision as of 20:16, 9 October 2018

World ▶ Indian Ocean ▶ Africa ▶ East Africa ▶ Kenya ▶ Mombasa

Contents

Mombasa
Port of Entry
04°03.605'S, 039°40.926'E Chart icon.png
lat=-4.06008 | lon=39.6821 | zoom=14 | y
Warning: There is a report (2018) in Noonsite discouraging cruisers visiting Mombasa.

Mombasa (/mɒmˈbɑːsə/) is a city on the coast of Kenya. It is the country's oldest (circa 900 AD) and second-largest city, after the capital Nairobi, with an estimated population of about 1.4 million people in 2016.

Charts

See Kenya.

Weather

See Kenya.

Passages

See Kenya.

Islands

See Kenya.

Communication

Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply, remove it.

Entrance

Mombasa is a port of entry/exit for Kenya. For details see Entrance: Kenya.

Berthing

Describe here the berthing options of this port. Are there moorings or you have to anchor? Do most boats moor side-to, stern-to, or bow-to? Etc.

Marinas

Mobassa Yacht Club

Mobassa Yacht Club/wiki/Mombasa#Mobassa_Yacht_Club
Marina icon Mobassa Yacht Club [[Mombasa#Mobassa Yacht Club|Mobassa Yacht Club]] 04°03.646'S, 039°40.851'E
Port of Entry

Not clear if it is operating. WiFi.

XX@XXX; Tel: +254 (729) 396 563; Fax: +XX (XXX) XXXXXX; VHF channel 12
Address: Mombasa Yacht Club, Taib Abdulla Nasser Road, Liwatoni, Mombasa, Kenya

English Point Marina

English Point Marina/wiki/Mombasa#English_Point_Marina
Marina icon English Point Marina [[Mombasa#English Point Marina|English Point Marina]] 04°03.506'S, 039°40.987'E
Port of Entry

Under construction.

[email protected]; Tel: +254 (789) 943 28; Fax: +XX (XXX) XXXXXX; VHF channel 12
Address:
Hours:
Prices: For the latest prices see [XXX Price Listing]

Anchorages

None.

Amenities

Facilities
Water ?
Electricity ?
Toilets ?
Showers ?
Laundry ?
Garbage ?
Supplies
Fuel ?
Bottled gas ?
Chandlers ?
Services
Repairs ?
Internet ?
Mobile connectivity ?
Vehicle rentals ?

Provisioning

Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.

Store name1/wiki/Mombasa#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EStore_name1.3C.2Fspan.3EProvisions icon Store name1 [[Mombasa#Store name1|Store name1]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Eating out

Give the name of recommended restaurants, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.

  • Location1
Name/wiki/Mombasa#.27.27.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EName.3C.2Fspan.3E.27.27Eatingout icon Name [[Mombasa#Name|Name]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Transportation

See Kenya.

Tourism

History

Give a short history of the port.

Places to Visit

List places of interest, tours, etc.

See also Kenya.

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

References

See Kenya.

Comments

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