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| Days | Day Trip |
|---|---|
| Highlights | Sightseeing Tours, Adventure Tours |
| Transport | Jeep afari / Van |
A half-day Mombasa City Tour is a great way to explore the vibrant culture, history, and architecture of one of Kenya’s oldest cities. Mombasa, with its mix of Swahili culture, historical sites, and coastal charm, offers a lot to discover, even in a short amount of time.
As your safari begins, you’re welcomed by the fresh morning air, the sounds of birds and distant wildlife, and the sight of a vast African landscape stretching before you.
Experience the vibrant city of Mombasa with its arabic-influenced Old Town and Harbour and admire the manufacture of original Kenyan handicraft!
Itinerary (L)
At 8.00 am you will be picked up for a sightseeing tour in Mombasa, known as the 2nd capital of Kenya. The roundtrip starts at Mama Ngina Drive right next to the arrival point of the ferry. On your way to “Fort Jesus” you pass by the popular Florida Night Club and Oceanic Hotel, one of the oldest hotels in Mombasa. Located right at the entrance of the harbour, “Fort Jesus” was originally built in 1593 by the Portuguese as a fort to protect from the Arabic. The Portuguese and Arabic rivalled for supremacy in Africa battling along the East African Coast. Today the fort attracts the public as a museum providing impressive insights into the history of the coastal region of East Africa. You will then visit the harbour with its numerous sailing ships called “Dhaus”, which are still being used for work-related purposes in the coastal regions of East Africa. Compared to the older Dhaus the modern ones are additionally equipped with a motor.
Your tour continues in the heart of Mombasa, the arabic-influenced Old Town. A mere labyrinth of alleys awaits you with hand carved doors, jewelery work and other shops with various african handicraft. Next you will visit a Hindu Temple, the “Tusks”, which is known as a popular monument with enormous elephant tusks.
Then you will take a short drive through the center of the town, and through the Makupa course way drive to Mombasa’s Western Mainland. There you can closely watch the manufacture of various wood carvings made by some of the 1000 members of the Akamba Craftwork Association. As common in Africa you can now bargain for a souvenir to your heart’s content!
After the tour you will be brought back to your hotel around 2.00 pm.
PRICE INCLUDES
Transfers, guided tours, round trips and adventure program according to itinerary
Entrance fees, professional local guides
PRICE DO NOT INCLUDE
International flight.
Visa for Kenya (about USD 50)
Beverages
Tips
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June to October and December to March
April and May
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March, April and May (Peak of the Wet season)
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Best Memory Safaris operates on excursions and safaris in East Africa. we also offer tailor made tour programs which specially fit your travel plan, including Mountain trekking,walking safaris and Social project visits. Our Kenyan office is located on the South Coast of Mombasa at Diani Beach and managed by a Team of seasoned professionals. We pride over 15 years experience and international class exposure in safari business.
