The 15 Best Day Trips from Matuga

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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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.

Built from 15 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Matuga

  1. 1

    Mombasa, Kenya

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

    Known for Fort Jesus.

  2. 2

    Tanga, Tanzania

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

    Jomvu, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car21 km north of Matuga
  4. 4

    Malindi, Kenya

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

    Mtwapa, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car32 km north-east of Matuga
  6. 6

    Kilifi, Kenya

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

    Voi, Kenya

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car142 km north-west of Matuga
  8. 8

    Chake Chake, Tanzania

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

    Wete, Tanzania

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

    Mariakani, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car36 km north of Matuga
  11. 11

    Watamu, Kenya

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

    Maramba, Tanzania

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car144 km south-west of Matuga
  13. 13

    Mkoani, Tanzania

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

    Muheza, Tanzania

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

    Mazeras, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car23 km north of Matuga

A sample day: Matuga to Mombasa

  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).
Where can I go for a weekend from Matuga?
For a weekend away from Matuga, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Maramba (144 km, 2 hr 15 min), Voi (142 km, 2 hr 15 min), Muheza (141 km, 2 hr 10 min), Mkoani (134 km, 2 hr 5 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
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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