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The 15 Best Day Trips from Matuga

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 15 good day trips from Matuga, Kenya, led by Mombasa, Tanga, Jomvu. The closest is Mombasa, about 25 min by car, and 5 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Matuga at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Mombasa16 km NE25 minHalf-day trip
Tanga113 km SW1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Jomvu21 km N30 minHalf-day trip
Malindi122 km NE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Mtwapa32 km NE35 minHalf-day trip
Kilifi67 km NE1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Voi142 km NW2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Chake Chake122 km S1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Wete100 km S1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Mariakani36 km N40 minHalf-day trip
Watamu103 km NE1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Maramba144 km SW2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Mkoani134 km S2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Muheza141 km SW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Mazeras23 km N35 minHalf-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Matuga

  1. 1

    Mombasa, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km north-east of Matuga50 min round trip

    Known for Fort Jesus.

  2. 2

    Tanga, Tanzania

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car113 km south-west of Matuga3 hr 30 min round trip
  3. 3

    Jomvu, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car21 km north of Matuga1 hr round trip
  4. 4

    Malindi, Kenya

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km north-east of Matuga3 hr 50 min round trip
  5. 5

    Mtwapa, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car32 km north-east of Matuga1 hr 10 min round trip
  6. 6

    Kilifi, Kenya

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km north-east of Matuga2 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    Voi, Kenya

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car142 km north-west of Matuga4 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    Chake Chake, Tanzania

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km south of Matuga3 hr 50 min round trip
  9. 9

    Wete, Tanzania

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car100 km south of Matuga3 hr 10 min round trip
  10. 10

    Mariakani, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car36 km north of Matuga1 hr 20 min round trip
  11. 11

    Watamu, Kenya

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car103 km north-east of Matuga3 hr 10 min round trip
  12. 12

    Maramba, Tanzania

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car144 km south-west of Matuga4 hr 30 min round trip
  13. 13

    Mkoani, Tanzania

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car134 km south of Matuga4 hr 10 min round trip
  14. 14

    Muheza, Tanzania

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km south-west of Matuga4 hr 20 min round trip
  15. 15

    Mazeras, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car23 km north of Matuga1 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Matuga to Mombasa

A realistic pace for Mombasa, 16 km from Matuga. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Matuga
  2. 08:55Arrive in Mombasa (25 min drive)
  3. 09:10Fort Jesus
  4. 11:10Lunch
  5. 12:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Mombasa
  6. 14:55Head back to Matuga
  7. 15:20Home in Matuga

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Matuga?
The best day trips from Matuga are Mombasa, Tanga, Jomvu, Malindi, Mtwapa. The closest is Mombasa, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Matuga?
Mombasa is the closest, 16 km north-east of Matuga, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Matuga?
5 places are within about an hour's drive of Matuga: Mombasa (25 min), Jomvu (30 min), Mazeras (35 min), Mtwapa (35 min), Mariakani (40 min).
How far is too far for a day trip from Matuga?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Maramba at 144 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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