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Sunset

Golden Hour at Bombolulu

Catch the last warm light on the horizon before the evening crowds arrive.

Best time: 18:11About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 17:55

    Bombolulu Workshops & Cultural Centre

    Grab a coffee or a light snack at the Bombolulu Workshops & Cultural Centre. The artisans are still working, and it is a quiet place to start your evening.

  2. 18:20

    Bombolulu Cultural Centre

    Walk to the viewing area of the Bombolulu Cultural Centre. Position yourself facing WSW. The open space offers an unobstructed view of the horizon.

  3. 18:40

    Bombolulu Cultural Centre

    Watch the sun dip below the horizon. The golden light fades quickly, but the sky will hold colour for a few minutes after the sun is gone.

  4. 19:10

    Bombolulu Workshops & Cultural Centre

    Return inside the centre to browse the jewellery, leather goods, and carved wood. The atmosphere is calm and the crafts are well-made.

Local tip

The centre is open in the evening. Check the specific opening hours for the shop if you plan to buy anything after dark.

Check before you go

  • Verify the opening hours of Bombolulu Workshops & Cultural Centre for your specific date.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Mombasa (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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