Moi International (MBA) → Gede
Mombasa Airport to Gede Transfer
Your driver waits in the arrivals hall at Moi International with your name on a board and drives you straight to your hotel, villa or home in Gede. One fixed price for the whole car, agreed before you fly.
- Distance
- ≈ 115 km
- Drive time
- 2h–2h30
- Region
- North Coast · Watamu
- Price
- Fixed, per vehicle
The drive from Moi International to Gede
The drive follows the North Coast road through Kilifi and alongside the Arabuko Sokoke forest to the Gede junction.
On the way you pass Mtwapa Creek Bridge, Kilifi Bridge and Arabuko Sokoke. Weekday rush hours around Mombasa (roughly 07:00–09:00 and 16:30–19:00) can add 20–30 minutes.
Where we drop off in Gede
Most visitors to Gede are staying in Watamu or Malindi and come for the ruins and the forest, though there are a few guesthouses nearby.
Regular drop-offs include Gede village, Gede Ruins and Arabuko Sokoke forest edge. Once you have settled in, Gede Ruins and Kipepeo Butterfly Project are close by.
Gede and Watamu
Gede is part of the wider Watamu area, about 5 km from Watamu itself (10–25 min by road). From the airport the transfer takes 2h–2h30, compared with 2h–2h45 to Watamu.
What is near Gede
Gede Ruins: Remains of a Swahili town in the forest, managed by the National Museums of Kenya.
Kipepeo Butterfly Project: Community butterfly farm at the entrance to the Gede Ruins, running since 1993.
Arabuko Sokoke Forest: Coastal forest with rare birds and elephants; the visitor centre and main gate are at the Gede forest station.
Good to know before you land
Gede is on the way to Watamu and Malindi. Ask us to stop at the ruins for an hour on your arrival transfer.
Ways to arrive in Gede
| Arriving at | Distance | Drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Moi International (MBA) | ≈ 115 km | 2h–2h30 |
| SGR terminus, Miritini | ≈ 120 km | 2h–2h45 |
Approximate road distances and times in normal traffic.
Mombasa Airport to Gede Transfer: common questions
How long is the drive from Mombasa airport to Gede?
Usually 2h–2h30 for about 115 km. Weekday rush hours around Mombasa (roughly 07:00–09:00 and 16:30–19:00) can add 20–30 minutes.
Can we stop at Gede Ruins on the way to Watamu?
Yes. Tell us when you book and we will plan the stop into the transfer time.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
We track your flight and adjust the pickup. Your driver waits for delayed arrivals at no extra cost.
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.