Mombasa Tours
This is yet another busy tourist destination located on a coral island, in a bay in the Indian Ocean off Kenya’s coast. In addition, in Kenya, Mombasa is the second largest city connected by several bridges, to the Kenyan main land.
Residents and tourists from Mombasa to the mainland harbour nearby, are transported by the traditional Arab Dhows and modern ferries. Don’t miss out on a ride around the harbour while on your tour to Kenya.
Mombasa being a Port city is made up of people of many communities living here, thus creating a mixture of cultures.
Tourists can enjoy shopping for traditional African crafts and textiles in the many markets of Mombasa since it’s a centre of trade and commerce.
The city is comprised of mosques, churches as well as temples, which caters fro people of different religious denominations; hence everyone has somewhere to talk to his/her God from.
Don’t miss out on the harmony of Mombasa while on your tour to Kenya.
Tourist Attractions in Mombasa:
Fort Jesus:
The Portuguese constructed this amazing fort in the 16th Century and it acted as a battle ground for the Portuguese colonialists and the Shirazi Arabs.
Though the marks of these pitched battles of historic times are still evident in Fort Jesus, the struggle continues for several centuries.
Relics of the slave trade, including torture rooms as well as prison cells, are still evident in the museum at Fort Jesus.
Old Town:
On your tour to Kenya, you can browse through this region with narrow streets as well as busy shops, dominated by Muslims and characterized Arab architecture and curious shops.
Mombasa Tusks:
The entrance to Mombasa town is marked by these large tusks, which intersect to form the shape of letter M, to signify Mombasa.
The celebration of the Queen Elizabeth’s visit in 1952 while in the town on her tour to Kenya, led to the construction of the ceremonial arch.
Mamba Village:
So far, it is the largest crocodile farm in East Africa and it’s situated in Nyali.
View crocodiles in feeding hours and see a film of them fighting over meals.
At Mamba village, there is a restaurant, which has crocodile meat as the highlight of the menu. This also adds on the list of attraction s.