If you want to survive in Mombasa, there are important things to know.Below we reveal the things to note before relocating to Mombasa.
Avoid Bamburi & Mtwapa Women
Bamburi and Mtwapa women are obsessed with wazungu.They are expensive and loose.Try them at your own risk.
Buy Vegetables and fruits from Kongowea
Kongowea Market has fresh and high quality vegetables and fruits. When you want to shop ,do it in the market and avoid vibanda and supermarkets.
Live in Likoni it’s cheaper
If you want a low budget house to rent, Likoni is the place to be. Here you will rent a house for as low as Ksh 1,500 per month.
Cross the ferry early, cross back late to avoid traffic
Wake up as early as 5 am and cross the ferry to avoid traffic. Also in the evening, wait past 6 pm to use the ferry.
First dates are at Mama Ngina
If you want a memorable first date,go to Mama Ngina—you will enjoy.It’s cheap and serene.
Do not go down on Digo women. Utalishwa limbwata usahau kwenu kama
If you go down on Digo women,they will bewitch you and you will get obsessed to them.Avoid that route as much as possible.
Tuk Tuk Short distance fare is 50/=
The best transport system to use while in Mombasa is TukTuk.It costs Ksh 50 only.Nobody should charge you over Ksh 50 for a short distance.
Matatu Short Distance fare is 30/= stage to stage
The standard fare for matatu short distance is Ksh 30.Don’t pay more or less.
Tudor,kisauni & Bamburi javs have the highest number of phone thieves & pickpockets
Be carefully when you are around these places.There are many idlers and thieves who can snatch your phone.
Mikindani is a great alternative to Likoni
If you don’t get a cheap house in Likoni,visit Mikindani.There are many cheap houses to rent in Mikindani.
Kumamaye is a greeting in Mvita
Don’t be offended when a person shouts at you “kumamaye”,he is simply greeting you.
Do not drink street water during the rainy season. Drink bottled water
During rainy season, street water in Mombasa is not clean. The water is collected directly from rain and put into bottles without being treated.
SGR to town is Ksh 200
The standard price of SGR to town is Ksh 200.If you are not in a hurry,use a matatu.
Best Madafu is sold at Chondochondo Mama ngina pale Gorilla
Buy and Build in likoni at the shelly beach side. Area not affected by flood
