Bamburi is located in the Kisauni-division of the coastal district Mombasa. It is an area of tourism, and as such has many beach-front hotels. It is one of Mombasa's most popular areas in terms of tourism and entertainment. There are a host of resorts, lodges, bars, shops and other activities in the area; as well as a variety of businesses and industries. It is located approximately 10 kilometers off the city center, a twenty minutes’ drive via the old malindi road. Bamburi is reached by bus or matatu from Mombasa Island En Route to Mtwapa or Malindi. Terminal matatus serve the Bamburi Cement complex
The two main beaches in the Bamburi area are Bamburi Beach and Kenyatta Beach.