Mombasa Go-Kart (Shanzu) in Shanzu, Mombasa: Tickets, Hours and Family Guide
Amusement and family entertainment in Shanzu, Mombasa
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Mombasa Go-Kart in Shanzu offers family karting with speed-governed kids' karts, plus zipline, mini golf, bowling and a restaurant. Karting is KES 900 per child / KES 1,800 per adult for 10 minutes, open afternoons and evenings, closed Mondays. Plan 2 to 3 hours.
What is Mombasa Go-Kart (Shanzu)?
Mombasa Go-Kart in Shanzu (off Malindi Road, 1 km past Whitesands) is the coast's long-running family racing hub. Karting is KES 1,800 per adult and KES 900 per child (up to 12) per 10-minute race; the one-hour Fun Race programme (briefing, warm-up, qualifying, 10-lap race and podium certificate) is KES 3,600.
Karts have remote speed governors ? even small kids (from about 3-5) can drive at reduced speed. Beyond the track: zipline (KES 500), mini golf (300), bowling (1,500/hr), paintball (1,800), rodeo bull (200), archery tag (1,000) and a restaurant with a kids' menu, playground and pool. Open afternoons/evenings ? closed Mondays (open on bank holidays); Tue-Fri 3-10pm, Sat 2-10pm, Sun 1-10pm.
Mombasa Go-Kart has hosted generations of coastal family racers ? its remote speed governors were a Kenyan first, letting kids as young as 3-5 drive solo. The site has grown into a full adventure park with bowling, paintball and a zipline.
Mombasa Go-Kart (Shanzu) ticket prices 2026
| Visitor type | Adult | Child (Up to 12) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard rate | KES 1,800 | KES 900 |
Karting KES 1,800 adult / 900 child (up to 12) per 10 min. Fun Race programme KES 3,600 pp. Zipline KES 500; mini golf 300; bowling 1,500/lane/hr; paintball 1,800 (100 balls); rodeo bull/hi-strike 200; archery tag 1,000; racing sim 500. Prices incl. VAT. Peak festive seasons may add a gate fee.
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💡 Money-saving tips for families
- Kids' karts cost half KES 900 vs 1,800 per 10 minutes
- Fun Race for the full experience KES 3,600 includes podium ceremony and certificate
- Arrive at opening Afternoons get busy after 5pm
Is it right for your child's age?
| Age group | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | No | Playground and restaurant only |
| 3-5 years | Good | Speed-governed karts from ~3-5 |
| 6-9 years | Great | Karting plus mini golf |
| 10-12 years | Great | Racing plus zipline |
| 13+ years | Great | Paintball, bowling, archery tag |
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Key details
- Address
- Off Malindi Road, Shanzu (1 km past Whitesands Hotel), Mombasa, Mombasa
- Opening hours
- Tue-Fri 3pm-10pm; Sat 2pm-10pm; Sun 1pm-10pm; closed Mondays (open on bank holidays) Closed now
- How long to plan
- 2 to 3 hours
- Suitable ages
- 3 years and up (reduced speed for small kids)
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Booking
- Walk-in
- Payment accepted
- M-Pesa
- Cash
- Card
- Phone
- +254 721 485 247
What to expect when you visit
Arrive from 3pm (weekdays) ? no booking needed, just walk in ? and buy 10-minute races: KES 900 per child, KES 1,800 per adult.
Staff brief every driver and fit safety gear; remote speed governors keep kids' karts slow until they gain confidence.
Fill the gaps with the zipline, mini golf or bowling, then eat at the family restaurant ? the Fun Race programme (KES 3,600) ends with a podium ceremony kids love.
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How young can kids drive?
From about 3-5 years ? karts have remote speed governors limiting them to ~10 km/h.
Do we need to book?
No ? walk-ins welcome; call ahead for big groups.
Is it open Mondays?
Closed Mondays except bank holidays.
Family essentials
- Toddler suitability
- Some toddler activities
- Minimum age
- ~3 years (karts); playground for younger
- Facilities
- Toilets
- Baby changing
- Cafe or food on site
- Access and parking
- Free parking
- Public transport nearby
- Safety notes
Speed-governed kids' karts; helmets and briefing mandatory; facility is older ? expect functional, not glossy; closed Mondays.
Tickets and costs
- Extra costs (activities, rentals, food)
Zipline, mini golf, bowling, paintball, rodeo bull; restaurant
Plan your visit
- Best time to visit
- Weekday late afternoons; evenings when the track lights up
- Busiest times
- Weekend evenings and festive season
- How to get there
Off Malindi Road in Shanzu, ~1 km past Whitesands Hotel
- By car
- ~25-30 min from Mombasa town
- Uber / Bolt estimate
- KES 300-600 one way from Nyali/Bamburi
- Public transport
Matatu along Malindi Road; alight near Whitesands, short walk in
- Combine with
Haller Park; Pirates Beach; Wild Waters
- What to bring
Closed shoes, hairband for long hair (helmets provided)
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Remote speed governors
Zipline, bowling, paintball, mini golf
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Family of 4 estimate for the evening: ~KES 5,400 (one race each) + food
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to visit Mombasa Go-Kart (Shanzu)?
- Adults pay KES 1,800 and children (ages Up to 12) pay KES 900. Karting KES 1,800 adult / 900 child (up to 12) per 10 min. Fun Race programme KES 3,600 pp. Zipline KES 500; mini golf 300; bowling 1,500/lane/hr; paintball 1,800 (100 balls); rodeo bull/hi-strike 200; archery tag 1,000; racing sim 500. Prices incl. VAT. Peak festive seasons may add a gate fee. Prices checked 22 Oct 2026.
- What are the Mombasa Go-Kart (Shanzu) opening hours?
- Tue-Fri 3pm-10pm; Sat 2pm-10pm; Sun 1pm-10pm; closed Mondays (open on bank holidays). Busiest: Weekend evenings and festive season.
- Is Mombasa Go-Kart (Shanzu) suitable for toddlers and young children?
- Partly. Mombasa Go-Kart (Shanzu) has some toddler activities but suits older children better. Minimum age: ~3 years (karts); playground for younger. Baby changing facilities are available. Speed-governed kids' karts; helmets and briefing mandatory; facility is older ? expect functional, not glossy; closed Mondays.
- How long do you need at Mombasa Go-Kart (Shanzu)?
- Plan for 2 to 3 hours.
- What payment methods does Mombasa Go-Kart (Shanzu) accept?
- Mombasa Go-Kart (Shanzu) accepts M-Pesa, Cash, Card.
- Is Mombasa Go-Kart (Shanzu) accessible, and is there parking?
- Access and parking: Free parking, Public transport nearby.
- What is the best time to visit Mombasa Go-Kart (Shanzu)?
- Weekday late afternoons; evenings when the track lights up. It is busiest Weekend evenings and festive season.
- How do you get to Mombasa Go-Kart (Shanzu)?
- ~25-30 min from Mombasa town. Ride-hailing: KES 300-600 one way from Nyali/Bamburi. Public transport: Matatu along Malindi Road; alight near Whitesands, short walk in Off Malindi Road in Shanzu, ~1 km past Whitesands Hotel
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