Java House Nyali

South Coast


We know, we know. It's a chain, but it's Kenyan and it's a good one. Java House's coffee always goes down a treat, and we're big fans of its BLT sandwiches and milkshakes. The Nyali branch has enough in the way of hot drinks, pastries, burgers and salads to cure the worst bout of homesickness.


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1. Nyali Beach

0.4 MILES

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2. Haller Park

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3. Kenyatta Beach

1.09 MILES

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4. Mombasa Marine National Park & Reserve

1.25 MILES

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5. Mamba Village Crocodile Farm

1.8 MILES

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6. Bamburi Beach

2.11 MILES

Lined with a couple dozen hotels, Bamburi Beach is a 6km stretch of palm-shaded white sand. Outside low tide, the waters are good for swimming, and there…

7. Mandhry Mosque

3.79 MILES

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8. Fort Jesus

3.9 MILES

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