Mombasa North Coast
Nyali Transfers & Travel Guide
Nyali sits across Tudor Creek from Mombasa island. Beach hotels, serviced apartments, malls and many of the city’s offices are here, which makes it the most common drop-off for business and family travellers alike.
- From Moi Airport
- 30–50 min
- From SGR
- 30–50 min
- Region
- Mombasa North Coast
- Distance from MBA
- ≈ 15 km
Getting to Nyali
The route crosses the island and then Nyali Bridge over Tudor Creek. The bridge is the bottleneck: outside rush hour it is quick, at peak times it can add half an hour.
On the way you pass Makupa Causeway and Nyali Bridge.
Where visitors stay
Resort hotels line Nyali Beach off Mount Kenya Road, with apartments and smaller hotels along Links Road and around the Nyali Centre and City Mall.
Things to do in Nyali
Nyali Beach: Wide sandy beach with calm water at low tide, backed by the main resort hotels.
Mamba Village: Crocodile farm and family attraction on Links Road, opposite Nyali Golf & Country Club.
City Mall & Nyali Centre: Supermarkets, forex, SIM cards, restaurants and a medical centre on Links Road, a few minutes from most hotels.
Kongowea Market: One of the biggest markets on the coast, just across Nyali Bridge.
Local tip
If you land late and are staying in Nyali, ask us to stop at a supermarket on Links Road on the way; most hotels are a few minutes from one.
Transfers to and from Nyali
| Service | Typical time |
|---|---|
| Moi International Airport → Nyali | 30–50 min |
| Mombasa SGR (Miritini) → Nyali | 30–50 min |
| Nyali ↔ Mombasa Island (hotel transfer) | 10–25 min |
| Private driver in Nyali | Half or full day |
Nyali Transfers & Travel Guide: common questions
How much does Nyali Bridge traffic affect the transfer?
Outside peak hours it adds little. Between roughly 07:00–09:00 and 16:30–19:00 on weekdays it can add 20–30 minutes, and we plan pickup times with that in mind.
Do you do Nyali to SGR drop-offs for the morning train?
Yes. We schedule the pickup so you reach Miritini with time for the station security check before boarding.
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.