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Kongo Mosque

Google rating 4.4 (343 reviews)
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The 13th-14th century Kongo Mosque built with Swahili craftsmanship overlooks white sand beach where the Kongo River meets the Indian Ocean. Ancient baobab trees surround the site, original walls preserved alongside new additions, and it's one of the few beaches where vendors don't harass you. KES 100 parking, absolutely worth the drive from Mombasa.

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4.4343 Google reviews
  • Kc C.Google review · 18 Jan 2026

    Ancient mosque built around 13-14th century by Arabs using Swahili craftsmanship overlooking the beautiful Indian Ocean and white sand beach

  • Stanley M.Google review · 2 Jan 2026

    A delightful spot to enjoy the sea breeze.

  • Iftikhar O.Google review · 10 Jul 2025

    Beautiful experience..clean environment one of the few remaining beaches where beach boys don't bother you.. definitely recommend for families.

  • NatalieGoogle review · 17 Mar 2025

    Situated amidst ancient baobab trees where the Kongo River meets the Indian Ocean in Kwale County, South Coast Mombasa, the Kongo Mosque stands as a testament to the region's rich historical tapestry. Refreshing to pray on the white sandy beaches of Mombasa.

  • Javed K.Google review · 30 Jan 2025

    What a incredible improvement has been made to Kongo Mosque at Kongo Beach at the South coast. The road leading to the mosque has been paved. The mosque itself has been left as it originally was and an outside praying area has been added.part of the original walls have been left intact and new walls added to match the old walls. The compound around the mosque and the beach seems to be popular with with visitors and a KES100 fee is being collected to park . The beach here is absolutely beautiful. Worth the drive from Mombasa.

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Kwale, Kenya

Ukunda

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Kongo Mosque is open 24 hours a day.
Kongo Mosque is located at PHQX+W6G, Kwale, Ukunda, Diani Beach.
Call +254 713 500814.

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