SMOOTH GUIDE to KENYA COAST
  • INTRODUCTION
    • About Kenya
    • MOMBASA >
      • Then ...
      • Now ...
  • Top Tips
    • Consuls
    • Codes of Conduct ... >
      • Code of Conduct - on the Beach
      • Code of Conduct - on Safari
      • Code of Conduct - Etiquette
      • Code of Conduct - Shopping
    • Climate
    • Currency
    • Safety >
      • Be Cautious with Nature - on land
      • Be Cautious with Nature - at sea
      • How to avoid being stung
      • Water Safety
      • Cardipulmonary Resuscitation - CPR
      • Fire Safety
      • Should you trust a tail-wagging dog?
    • Kiswahili
    • Nothing to Declare
    • Public Holidays
    • Security - Personal
    • Tipping and Bargaining
    • Travel
    • Take the fear out of flying
  • Services
    • Electrics
    • Emergency Services
    • Car Hire
    • The Media
    • Post Office
    • Transport
  • Medical Care
    • Vital Statistics
    • Immunisation
    • Disease Risk Profile
    • Disease Transmissions
    • Disease Low-Down
    • Drugs
    • Mosquitoes >
      • Mosquito Trivia
      • Malaria
      • The Lariam Controversy
    • Solvents
    • Sensible Drinking
  • Things To Do ...
    • Things to do in Mombasa
    • Things to do all over Kenya
  • Animal + Environment Welfare
    • Wildlife Park Rules
    • National Parks
Tips for a comfortable, happy and safe visit ... 
Introduction
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Fort Jesus, Mombasa
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Fort Jesus, Mombasa
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Fort Jesus, Mombasa
As an inveterate ex-pat, I began accumulating information about the countries in which I was living.  This site is the product of some of the information gathered whilst living in Mombasa, Kenya, between 1995 and 2000.

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Voi Safari Lodge, Tsavo East
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Rock Hyrax
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Female Elephant with calf
As a new resident to Kenya, the learning curve was immense.  I had also lived in Nigeria, so Africa was already familiar and comfortable for me.  As we settled in and made friends, we found the sharing of local Mombasa knowledge would be drip-fed ... and this started my collection.  

The information for this site would have been collected from numerous sources, as well as from personal experiences. I cannot, therefore, acknowledge sources any more specifically than I have already done.  However, most of the photographs on the site, once clicked, will lead directly to the site of origin ... and many of these, in themselves, are informational sites about Kenya and what it has to offer.  It remains to say that I - and many new expats and visitors to Mombasa - will remain in the debt of those who have helped us to learn about this lively and exciting country.  


My original work  - The Smooth Guide to Mombasa - is enormous and is really probably only appropriate to an expat looking to settle in Mombasa, either permanently or on a work contract.  

I am always grateful for updates and information, and if you feel you can add to, amend or critique the site, please contact me using the contact form within the site.
DISCLAIMER
Links within this site will lead to other sites.  These are provided as convenience only.  The Smooth Guide does not sponsor, endorse or otherwise approve of any information or statements appearing in those sites.  The Smooth Guide is not responsible for the availability of, or the content located on or through, any such external site.

While every effort and care is taken in preparing the content of this site, The Smooth Guide disclaims all warranties, express or implied, as to the accuracy of the information in any of the content.  It also (to the extend permitted by law), shall not be liable for any losses or damages arising from the use of, or reliance upon, the information on this website.  The Smooth Guide is also not liable for any losses or damages arising from the use of, or reliance upon sites linked to this site, or to the internet generally.
HAFIDH SAFARIS
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ACCESSIBILITY AND FONT ADJUSTMENT
SITE MAP
Acknowledgements:
Thanks to www.travelclub.com/african-safari-hopping for the elephant photograph on each page's heading.
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Alan Spira, MD, DTM&H, 
Friends of Conservation, London, SW1W 8NS 
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James Sindiyo, Senior Warden, Masai Mara National Reserve, 1996
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Passport Department, Home Office, London, SW1 4DP
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St. John Ambulance
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Sollatek Electronics (K) Ltd, PO Box 34246, Mombasa 80118
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The Readers' Digest, London, W2 2HR
CONTACT

​This is not a commercial site.  Copyright: 2013 - Polly Healy
The Smooth Guide to the Kenya Coast  

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 Other sites:

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       www.englishlanguagetips.com
       www.smoothguide-mahjong.com
       www.smoothguide-photography.com
       www.smoothguide-internetfundamentals.com
       www.healyshandyhouseholdhints.com
       www.hafidhsafaris.com
  • INTRODUCTION
    • About Kenya
    • MOMBASA >
      • Then ...
      • Now ...
  • Top Tips
    • Consuls
    • Codes of Conduct ... >
      • Code of Conduct - on the Beach
      • Code of Conduct - on Safari
      • Code of Conduct - Etiquette
      • Code of Conduct - Shopping
    • Climate
    • Currency
    • Safety >
      • Be Cautious with Nature - on land
      • Be Cautious with Nature - at sea
      • How to avoid being stung
      • Water Safety
      • Cardipulmonary Resuscitation - CPR
      • Fire Safety
      • Should you trust a tail-wagging dog?
    • Kiswahili
    • Nothing to Declare
    • Public Holidays
    • Security - Personal
    • Tipping and Bargaining
    • Travel
    • Take the fear out of flying
  • Services
    • Electrics
    • Emergency Services
    • Car Hire
    • The Media
    • Post Office
    • Transport
  • Medical Care
    • Vital Statistics
    • Immunisation
    • Disease Risk Profile
    • Disease Transmissions
    • Disease Low-Down
    • Drugs
    • Mosquitoes >
      • Mosquito Trivia
      • Malaria
      • The Lariam Controversy
    • Solvents
    • Sensible Drinking
  • Things To Do ...
    • Things to do in Mombasa
    • Things to do all over Kenya
  • Animal + Environment Welfare
    • Wildlife Park Rules
    • National Parks