MV Dania

#92 among destinations in Kenya

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The Dania was a cargo ship that was scuttled on 27 October 2002 at Nyali Reef, just off Bamburi, Kenya. ()

Coordinates: 4°0'48"S, 39°45'23"E

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MombasaKenya

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MV Dania – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort Jesus, Haller Park, Wild Waters Amusement Park, Bamburi.

6.3 miSW
, Forts and castles
Fort Jesus, Mombasa
161 min walk • Fort Jesus stands as a sentinel at the edge of the Indian Ocean, in the bustling coastal city of Mombasa, Kenya. Constructed by the Portuguese in the late 16th century, this fortification is a historical monument that has withstood the test of time, encapsulating the...
2.7 miW
Coastal nature park with various animals
Haller Park, Mombasa
69 min walk • Haller Park, a serene oasis nestled in the bustling city of Mombasa, Kenya, stands as a beacon of conservation and environmental restoration. This reclaimed quarry turned ecological paradise spans over 75 hectares and showcases the successful transformation of a barren...
4 miSW
4°2'22"S • 39°42'15"E
Wild Waters Amusement Park, Mombasa
103 min walk • Watersports, Water park, Amusement park
2.9 miW
Area
Bamburi, Mombasa
74 min walk • Nestled on the northern coastline of Mombasa, Kenya's vibrant second-largest city, lies Bamburi, a locale that captures the essence of urban-meets-natural charm. This suburban area is not only an industrial hub but also a place of environmental significance and tourist...
3.4 miN
Village, Theme park, Amusement park
Ngomongo Villages, Mombasa
86 min walk • Ngomongo Villages is a well-known sustainable eco-cultural tourist village in Mombasa, Kenya, which is situated 4° south of the equator.
5.4 miSW
Shipwreck
MV Globe Star, Mombasa
137 min walk • Globe Star was a cargo ship that ran aground on 27 April 1973 along Nyali Reef, just off Mombasa, Kenya. It was carrying 10,000 tons of wheat bound for Karachi, Pakistan. Despite an intensive salvage operation, the vessel broke in half and was abandoned.
4.4 miN
Archaeological site
Jumba la Mtwana, Mtwapa
113 min walk • Jumba la Mtwana is the site of historical structures and archaeological relics on the Indian Ocean coast of Kenya, lying close to the Mtwapa Creek, at Malindi, in Kilifi county, north of Mombasa. It dates back to the fourteenth century. Its features include a mosque by the sea.
4.1 miSE
National park
Mombasa Marine National Park and Reserve
105 min walk • The park covers an area of 10 square kilometers and is home to over 250 species of fish, as well as sea turtles, dolphins, and various types of coral. Visitors can explore the underwater world and witness the vibrant marine ecosystem up close.