Kilifi Day Trip from Mombasa: Creek, Ruins and Beach

Kilifi day trip from Mombasa: Mnarani ruins, a boat on Kilifi Creek, lunch and a swim at Bofa beach. From USD 110 per person.

Google reviews4.9★★★★★(47)Reviews of Authentic Adventures, the ground operator for this trip

FFRIDA IMINZA1 review★★★★★a year agoWe had a girls trip to diani. Tai from aunthetic fitness and adventures made our holiday unforgettable from booking the flight checking us in and making us comfortable. The trip went very smoothly from start to finish. Overall service was very good and on time HIGHLY RECOMMENDED 👌 …MoreMmi wanjiLocal Guide · 44 reviews★★★★★3 months agoTrip to Maasai mara. Thank you for your proposal and organisation. I had travelled with my daughter. Accommodation: The giraffe hills Mara camp was amazing. The host are really very kind(Mzee, Diana and the whole equipe)☺️... Bless their soul. The room was spacious, comfortable and clean... The breakfast and dinner was on time and delicious... We even had a bonfire. Our tour guide: Cephas is the best tour guide and driver I've ever meet. He made our safari most memorable. He really has a heart of gold,he is very kind and will go beyond to make sure we see all the animals... He's just a 10/10... Also we had a great group all together. Thank you very much Authentic fitness and adventure for making our holiday rich in memories.🎉🎉🎉🎉MoreEElvin Mutinda1 review★★★★★2 months agoMy partner and I had such an amazing experience travelling to Maasai Mara with Authentic Fitness and Adventures. From the planning to the actual trip, everything was well organized, smooth, and stress-free. The luxury camp accommodation was absolutely amazing! It was beautiful, comfortable, peaceful, and gave us such a wonderful experience being close to nature while still enjoying a touch of luxury. ✨🌿 The safari experience was unforgettable, the scenery was breathtaking, and the whole trip was made even more special because I got to share it with my partner. ❤️🦁 A big thank you to Authentic Fitness and Adventures for making our Maasai Mara getaway so memorable. The service, organization, and attention to detail were excellent. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a beautiful and memorable Maasai Mara adventure! 🌿🐘✨MoreRRobert Ouma2 reviews★★★★★3 months agoI've traveled with this tour company across four different countries, and every trip has been exceptional. The service is professional, well organized, and reliable, with friendly guides and seamless planning from start to finish. Every journey has been memorable, and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a stress-free and enjoyable travel experience. I look forward to traveling with them again!MoreLLuke Alex1 review★★★★★2 months agoHad the best time on this Amboseli safari! We did actual walking safaris and game drives, saw tons of elephants with Kilimanjaro in the background and felt so connected to the wild. Thank you so much Authentic Fitness and AdventuresMoreMMillie KLocal Guide · 155 reviews★★★★★a year agoHad the most breathtaking adventure..from bring picked up, park experience, giraffe center experience and drop off.. all I can say it, these peoples know their craft. Give them all your monies.. hahahah we spotted so many animals, we managed to witness 3 lions hunting a gazelle and its kid.. wow 👏.. amazing 👏 …MoreRRita Jepchumba3 reviews★★★★★a year agoAuthentic fitness and adventure hosted us for a 8- day adventures and safari in Kenya, from the UK. Their reception was amazing, timely and very friendly. They ensured our pick-ups and drop offs, accommodation and itinerary was smooth, efficient and meeting our requirements. I would 100% recommend them. Thank you Mr. Tyson Odero and your amazing team.MoreTTim GilesLocal Guide · 12 reviews★★★★★a year agoTim Giles (USA) I thoroughly enjoyed my adventure with, “AUTHENTIC FITNESS AND ADVENTURE”! I was visiting Nairobi for vacation this summer (August 2025 ) and my friends insisted that I take the safari tour, especially with this company, which came highly recommended! The efficiency of “Authentic Fitness and Adventure “ was an incredible; (from the morning pick, until my return home), was a memorable, and quite pleasant experience ! What really made the trip exciting was my tour guide “George”. This gentleman was; polite, very knowledgeable, and he made the tour fun too! This was one of those experiences that I will remembered for a lifetime!MoreFFRIDA IMINZA1 review★★★★★a year agoWe had a girls trip to diani. Tai from aunthetic fitness and adventures made our holiday unforgettable from booking the flight checking us in and making us comfortable. The trip went very smoothly from start to finish. Overall service was very good and on time HIGHLY RECOMMENDED 👌 …MoreMmi wanjiLocal Guide · 44 reviews★★★★★3 months agoTrip to Maasai mara. Thank you for your proposal and organisation. I had travelled with my daughter. Accommodation: The giraffe hills Mara camp was amazing. The host are really very kind(Mzee, Diana and the whole equipe)☺️... Bless their soul. The room was spacious, comfortable and clean... The breakfast and dinner was on time and delicious... We even had a bonfire. Our tour guide: Cephas is the best tour guide and driver I've ever meet. He made our safari most memorable. He really has a heart of gold,he is very kind and will go beyond to make sure we see all the animals... He's just a 10/10... Also we had a great group all together. Thank you very much Authentic fitness and adventure for making our holiday rich in memories.🎉🎉🎉🎉MoreEElvin Mutinda1 review★★★★★2 months agoMy partner and I had such an amazing experience travelling to Maasai Mara with Authentic Fitness and Adventures. From the planning to the actual trip, everything was well organized, smooth, and stress-free. The luxury camp accommodation was absolutely amazing! It was beautiful, comfortable, peaceful, and gave us such a wonderful experience being close to nature while still enjoying a touch of luxury. ✨🌿 The safari experience was unforgettable, the scenery was breathtaking, and the whole trip was made even more special because I got to share it with my partner. ❤️🦁 A big thank you to Authentic Fitness and Adventures for making our Maasai Mara getaway so memorable. The service, organization, and attention to detail were excellent. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a beautiful and memorable Maasai Mara adventure! 🌿🐘✨MoreRRobert Ouma2 reviews★★★★★3 months agoI've traveled with this tour company across four different countries, and every trip has been exceptional. The service is professional, well organized, and reliable, with friendly guides and seamless planning from start to finish. Every journey has been memorable, and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a stress-free and enjoyable travel experience. I look forward to traveling with them again!MoreLLuke Alex1 review★★★★★2 months agoHad the best time on this Amboseli safari! We did actual walking safaris and game drives, saw tons of elephants with Kilimanjaro in the background and felt so connected to the wild. Thank you so much Authentic Fitness and AdventuresMoreMMillie KLocal Guide · 155 reviews★★★★★a year agoHad the most breathtaking adventure..from bring picked up, park experience, giraffe center experience and drop off.. all I can say it, these peoples know their craft. Give them all your monies.. hahahah we spotted so many animals, we managed to witness 3 lions hunting a gazelle and its kid.. wow 👏.. amazing 👏 …MoreRRita Jepchumba3 reviews★★★★★a year agoAuthentic fitness and adventure hosted us for a 8- day adventures and safari in Kenya, from the UK. Their reception was amazing, timely and very friendly. They ensured our pick-ups and drop offs, accommodation and itinerary was smooth, efficient and meeting our requirements. I would 100% recommend them. Thank you Mr. Tyson Odero and your amazing team.MoreTTim GilesLocal Guide · 12 reviews★★★★★a year agoTim Giles (USA) I thoroughly enjoyed my adventure with, “AUTHENTIC FITNESS AND ADVENTURE”! I was visiting Nairobi for vacation this summer (August 2025 ) and my friends insisted that I take the safari tour, especially with this company, which came highly recommended! The efficiency of “Authentic Fitness and Adventure “ was an incredible; (from the morning pick, until my return home), was a memorable, and quite pleasant experience ! What really made the trip exciting was my tour guide “George”. This gentleman was; polite, very knowledgeable, and he made the tour fun too! This was one of those experiences that I will remembered for a lifetime!More

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Bored of the same hotel beach after three days?

This Kilifi day trip swaps the resort for a quiet creek town an hour and a half up the coast. Lujui Kenya Travels sorts the car, the boat and lunch.

Best for

Guests on a north coast beach holiday

Travellers curious about Swahili history

Couples looking for things to do in kilifi away from crowds

Photographers who like boats and baobabs

Day by day

Morning. Leave Mombasa at 8am and drive north via Mtwapa, about 1.5 hours. Walk the Mnarani ruins above the creek.

Midday. Kilifi creek day tour by boat past mangroves and yachts, then seafood lunch by the water.

Afternoon. Swim and relax at Bofa beach. Drive back, arriving about 5pm.

Included

Mnarani ruins entry fee

Boat ride on Kilifi Creek

Lunch with a soft drink

Private car with driver guide

No national park fees apply

Not included

Other drinks

Snorkel gear hire

Tips

Flights and visa

Why book through Lujui Kenya Travels

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Tide times checked so the swim and boat ride land at the right hour

Questions people ask

When is the best season?

July to March. Avoid the heaviest rain in May.

What should I pack?

Swimwear, a towel, a hat, sunscreen and modest clothes for the ruins.

Are entry fees included?

Yes. Mnarani ruins entry and the boat ride are in the price. No park fees apply.

How long is the drive for kilifi from mombasa?

About 1.5 hours each way via Mtwapa and Vipingo on the Malindi road.

Can children come and is the beach safe?

Yes. Kids wear life jackets on the boat. Bofa has currents at some tides, so swim where the guide shows you.

How does Kilifi compare to a Watamu day trip?

Kilifi is closer and calmer. Watamu adds a marine park and Gede ruins but needs a longer drive.

How to book

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