North Coast
Mtwapa Transfers & Travel Guide
Mtwapa is a busy town on Mtwapa Creek, known for its restaurants and nightlife, holiday homes and the residential estates that stretch north towards Kikambala.
- From Moi Airport
- 40–60 min
- From SGR
- 40–65 min
- Region
- North Coast
- Distance from MBA
- ≈ 25 km
Getting to Mtwapa
The route crosses Nyali Bridge, follows the Malindi road through Bamburi and crosses Mtwapa Creek Bridge into town.
On the way you pass Nyali Bridge and Mtwapa Creek Bridge.
Where visitors stay
Visitors mostly stay in holiday homes, villas and apartments around the creek, or in beach cottages at Kanamai and Kikambala further north.
We also have dedicated transfer pages for Kikambala.
Things to do in Mtwapa
Jumba la Mtwana: National Museums site with the ruins of a fourteenth-century Swahili town, including three mosques, about 1 km north of the creek mouth.
Mtwapa Creek: Waterfront restaurants and sundowner dhow trips, including from The Moorings floating restaurant.
Local tip
Villa addresses in Mtwapa are often hard to find at night. Share a Google Maps pin with us on WhatsApp when you book.
Transfers to and from Mtwapa
| Service | Typical time |
|---|---|
| Moi International Airport → Mtwapa | 40–60 min |
| Mombasa SGR (Miritini) → Mtwapa | 40–65 min |
| Mtwapa ↔ Bamburi (hotel transfer) | 10–25 min |
| Moi International Airport → Kikambala | 45–65 min |
Mtwapa Transfers & Travel Guide: common questions
Can you find a private villa in Mtwapa without a street address?
Yes. Send a location pin on WhatsApp and the driver will navigate to it; we call ahead if the gate is hard to spot.
How do I pay?
By M-Pesa, card, or cash in KES, USD, EUR or GBP. The price is fixed when you book on WhatsApp and does not change on the day.