Shanzu beach

Shanzu is one of the best beaches in Mombasa, Kenya. As everywhere around, there is a problem of strong low tide, but sea bottom is sandy, unlike neighboring beaches with rocky bottom. As for the coast side, there are a lot of canonical palms, that we dream of. Beachfront resorts charge a small entrance fee to get to the beach. Shore and seabed: sand. [edit]

Coordinates: -3.971494, 39.753113

Hotels [edit]

In Shanzu there are few beachfront hotels operating on the "all inclusive" basis (room from US$200 per night), as well as small family guesthouses (from US$30) located a small distance from the ocean.

How to get there [edit]

Fly to Nairobi international airport (NBO), next fly to Mombasa airport (MBA). Then get to Shanzu beach by taxi or by matata (this is local name for a shuttle minibus).

When to go [edit]

For a beach holiday in Shanzu, it is better to avoid the rainy season, which lasts from late April to early July.

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