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How to get to South Coast, Mombasa |
The gateway to the South Coast is Mombasa. There are no bridges from
Mombasa island to the South Coast, and a vehicular ferry is used to
cross the Likoni channel.
Driving your own car or hired car to the south coast is very easy. There
are regular buses and Matatus along the south coast strip.
Many hotels and resorts in this area have Mombasa shuttles or can
arrange vehicle transfers. Private taxis from Mombasa will also take you
to the South Coast for an agreed fare.
There is an airstrip at Ukunda for Charter flights. For those entering
Kenya by land via the coast, the South Coast highway crosses the border
after the town of LungaLunga.
There is a border post and immigration
office. Regular buses and matatus service the South Coast Highway. Taxis can be
found in any town, or at most hotels or resorts.
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South Coast 
Both the park and reserve are the most highly utilised among marine
protected areas. Their coastline is heavily developed with tourist
facilities. There are various agents who offer boats for hire to get
into the Marine Park.