Mombasa Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (49/100)
Is Mombasa safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Mombasa scores 49/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates Kenya Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 28 Jul 2026); the UK FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country (updated 13 Oct 2026); Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories). No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Natural disasters (score 20)
Transport safety (score 50)
October 9, 2026
Mombasa, Kenya has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 49 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is transport safety at 50/100; the lowest-rated category is natural disasters at 20/100; last updated October 9, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Kenya travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Mombasa currently sits at 49/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine with normal precautions, but a few categories below score high enough that planning matters. The highest-rated risk category for Mombasa is transport safety (50/100), and the lowest is natural disasters (20/100). This page was last updated on October 9, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: security (70/100) and crime and scams (32/100).
A score of 49 is higher than the scores of 65% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 16, 2026
Mombasa, Kenya carries a moderate baseline risk of 49/100 with a US State Department advisory level 2. Current regional concerns include an ongoing drought affecting East Africa and a Level 1 global dengue health notice from the CDC. Travelers should also note recent travel warnings and health insurance requirements stemming from regional developments.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 07:54 UTC
What should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Transport safety (score 50/100): Use the safest available transit. For high-risk routes, prefer reputable carriers and avoid late-night driving.
- Crime (score 45/100): Use registered taxis or ride-share apps. Keep electronics out of sight in public transit. Read recent reviews for your specific neighborhood.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Mombasa
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime conditions are generally secure along major corridors and commercial districts. Keep bags zipped and avoid displaying high-value items openly.
Risk levels elevate noticeably after dark outside main central zones. Avoid walking alone through unlit parks, alleys, or quiet transit stations; favor pre-booked door-to-door transport.
Safety by Traveler Type in Mombasa
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Older travelers
Health/transport risk is elevated. Confirm medical-evacuation cover, plan rest between transfers, and locate English-capable medical care on arrival.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Mombasa for solo travelers (Crime 45/100 · Transport 50/100), women traveling solo (Crime 45/100), families with children (Health 35/100 · Natural disaster 20/100), business travelers (Digital 35/100 · Money 40/100 · Transport 50/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 40/100 · Political 30/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | October 9, 2026 |
Live conditions in Mombasa
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Today's weather
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Mombasa, Kenya
| Today's high / low | 28.1°C / 24.8°C | Wind now / max | 20.6 km/h / 21.4 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humidity | 69% | Precipitation today | 3 mm · 79% chance |
| UV (max today) | 9.1 | Sunrise / Sunset | 06:01 / 18:12 |
- High precipitation chance
- Very high UV
Source: Open-Meteo (free public weather API) · fetched 2026-10-16 07:46:29 UTC · cached
Air quality
Air Quality
Good
| PM2.5 / PM10 | 6.2 / 9.5 µg/m³ | O₃ / NO₂ | 59 / 1 µg/m³ |
|---|
Source: Open-Meteo Air Quality · fetched 2026-10-16 07:46:29 UTC · cached
Official travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
Kenya - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Drought is on going in Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda ORANGE · country-wide · 2026-07-29
The Drought notification level is Orange.
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Drought is on going in Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Niger, Nigeria, Sudan, Somalia, South Sudan, Chad ORANGE · country-wide · 2026-07-03
The Drought notification level is Orange.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-16 07:54:07 UTC
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Most flood events within 100 km of Mombasa happened in September (1 of 1 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Kenya travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Kenya entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-16 07:26:45 UTC
Recent headlines
Recent Headlines · Mombasa Kenya
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UK rules out changes to Kenya travel advisory as Ebola spreads, urges international efforts to contain outbreak
The Eastleigh Voice · 2d ago
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Malawi Airlines alerts passengers travelling to Kenya about mandatory travel health insurance
The Eastleigh Voice · 1d ago
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"Suspend non-essential travel": Warning issued after Kenyan driver killed in DRC
Tuko News · 17h ago
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Bolt Kenya Rewards Top-Performing Drivers During Customer Service Week
The Kenya Times · 6d ago
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Kenyan Truckers, DRC Rebels: LoDCA Issues Security Alert - ynews.digital
Howl.link · 1d ago
Source: Google News · headlines verbatim, dates from publishers · fetched 2026-10-16 07:46:30 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Mombasa
The most weather-stable two-month window for Mombasa is July–August, when typical daily temperatures run from about 22°C to 27°C and monthly rain averages 53 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include cyclone season in November–April. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 7, 2026.
Calculate risk for these travel dates Compare seasonal windows →
Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Mombasa
Mombasa has 10 hospitals, 10 police stations, 10 pharmacies and 3 fire stations within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: Aga Khan Hospital
- Hospital: Aga Khan University Hospital
- Hospital: Coast General Teaching & Refferal Hospital
- Hospital: Jocham
- Hospital: M B Pancholi
- Hospital: Mewa Hospital
- Hospital: Pandya Memorial Hospital
- Hospital: Plasma Medical Center
- Hospital: Richmod Med Centre
- Hospital: Tudor sub county hospital
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: Central Police Station Mombasa
- Police: Ferry Police Station, Likoni Division
- Police: KENYA POLICE - Regional DCI Headquarters coast region
- Police: KENYA POLICE Regional K9 Unit- Coast
- Police: Makupa Police Station
- Police: Nyali Police Station
- Police: The Kenya Police Kilindini
- Police: Tononoka Police Station
- Police: Urban Police Station
- Pharmacy: Unnamed pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Unnamed pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Animal Clinic Tudor
- Pharmacy: AVA pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Citadel Pharmaceutical Ltd.
- Pharmacy: Dove Pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Goodlife pharmacy
- Pharmacy: hemlock pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Makupa Chemist
- Pharmacy: Palmland Chemist
- Fire station: changamwe fire station
- Fire station: Fire Brigade Station
- Fire station: Mombasa Fire Station
Map and facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations can be incomplete or outdated; confirm before relying on them. See this destination’s numbers or browse emergency numbers by country.
Emergency numbers (Kenya)
| Police | 999 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 999 |
| Fire | 999 |
| General | 112 |
See nearby hospitals, police, pharmacies, embassies, and fire stations on the safety map.
Medical access
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | medium |
No specific data regarding medical facilities, hospital access, or emergency healthcare services is available in the provided sources.
Common scam patterns
- Phone-switching and M-Pesa fraud. A sophisticated syndicate of individuals targets shop and M-Pesa agents using clever phone-switching tricks to defraud businesses. This leaves local owners counting financial losses. Tip: Remain highly vigilant when conducting mobile money transactions and never hand your phone to strangers.
Area notes
- Old Town. Located on Mombasa Island, Old Town is a historical and culturally rich area frequented by visitors.
- Central Business District. The commercial hub of the city featuring distinctive blue and colorful buildings.
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Calculate my trip riskScore history
| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | 50 → 49 | elevated → moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 53 → 50 | elevated | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 44 → 53 | moderate → elevated | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| May 15, 2026 | — → 44 | moderate | Data update Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (round 2: Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + GPI + EPI references) |
Every editorial change to Mombasa's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Mombasa
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Mombasa, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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