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1 day Tsavo east safari |
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1 Day Mombasa to Shimba
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2 days Tsavo east safari |
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2 days Tsavo east and west safari |
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2 Days Mombasa to Shimba Hills Safari |
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2 days Amboseli safari |
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3 days Tsavo east and west safari |
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3 days Amboseli safari |
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3 days Tsavo east and Amboseli safari |
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3 days Tsavo west and Amboseli safari |
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3 days Tsavo east, west and Amboseli safari |
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4 days Tsavo east, west and Amboseli safari |
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4 days Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru Safari |
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4 days Tsavo west, Amboseli and Taita Hills
Salt lick safari |
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5 days Tsavo east, west, Amboseli and Taita
hills Salt lick safari |
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6 days Tsavo east, west, Amboseli and lake
Nakuru Safari |
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7 days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli
safari |
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7 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli,
Tsavo West and Tsavo East Safari |
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8 Days Aberdares, Samburu, Sweetwaters, Lake
Nakuru and Masai Mara safari |
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8 Days Samburu, Aberdares, Lake Nakuru and
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Kenya and Tanzania combined Safari |
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Mount Kenya hiking |
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Kenya Safari camps and lodges |
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Mombasa Excursions |
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Masai Mara and Amboseli Balloon Safari |
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3 Days Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater
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4 Days Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater
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6 Days Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti
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7 Days Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti
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Tanzania National Parks |
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Tanzania Safari Camps and Lodges |
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Mombasa Travel Guide
Travel to Mombasa - Island City, Old Town &
FortRatings: 3.25 out of 5 (4 votes) Reviews: Be the
first to write a review Mombasa is Kenyas second
largest city and an important centre of modern
Kenyan coastal and national culture. Actually an
island connected to the mainland by bridges and
ferries, the city is a place steeped in history, yet
at the same time is a fascinating commercial and
cosmopolitan port town.
The town overlooks a wide harbour, where commercial
shipping mingles with traditional sailing dhows. The
true heart of Mombasa, however, is found in the
exotic Mombasa Old Town, among the narrow winding
streets and Arab architecture. The air here is
always heavy with the scent of spices.
Women wearing the traditional 'bui bui' fill the
narrow streets and busy markets. At the dhow docks
fresh fish and goods from all along the coast arrive
daily. The streets are alive with the bright colours
of the traditional coastal khanga and kikoy, the all
purpose wrap-around cloth worn by both men and
women.
Modern Mombasa is a city of great diversity and
life. This is a town were all are welcomed and
quickly absorbed into this great coastal melting
pot. Mosques, Hindu Temples and Christian churches
surround streets that thrive with a world of
cultures. Mombasa is a place where both history and
progress are greatly valued, where a busy harbour
existence is lived at its own unique, tropical pace.
At the waters edge is Fort Jesus, an imposing fort
that stands watch over the harbour. The high gun
turrets, battlements and underground passages of
this 16th century Fort were the centre of a historic
struggle for control of the Kenya coast between the
Portuguese army and the Shirazi Arabs. This war was
waged around Mombasa over hundreds of years and
countless battles, and the Fort stands as a
testament to this tumultuous past.
Attractions in Mombasa
Mombasa is home to many fine temples and mosques.
The oldest mosques in Mombasa are the Mandrhy
founded in 1570 and the historic Dawoodi Bohra
Mosque, built in 1902, standing near a clifftop with
a view of the old harbour. There is also a beautiful
Baluchi mosque, founded in 1875.
One of the most impressive buildings in Mombasa is
the Shiva Temple near Jamhuri Park. The temple is
topped with an impressive gold spire and a fantastic
array of animals statuary. One of the best ways to
get some impression of Mombasa's long history and
exotic modern culture is to simply walk the winding
streets of the Old Town and explore this world of
mosques, markets and mystery.
Mombasa Old Town is a fine example of Arab
architecture, the winding streets surrounded by
attractive Mashrabia Houses with large shuttered
balconies. The old dhow harbour is still a busy
trading hub, always alive with bustle and activity.
Activities in Mombasa
Mombasa has two local beaches, Shelly and Nyali,
both accessible from town.
The old town is an ideal place to shop for well
priced coastal handicrafts. The markets and bazaars
are worth exploring if not for bargains then simply
for atmosphere. There is a large central fish
market, and several produce market including the
large Maembe Tayari (Fresh Mango) market.
Mombasa is home to excellent woodcarvers from all
over Kenya, producing many traditional designs. But
the coastal speciality is fine woodwork, including
furniture, and Swahili boxes, intricately carved and
inlaid with brass, copper or marble work. These vary
in size from small jewellery boxes to huge chests.
Similarly styled candle holders and other wooden
objects are often also sold.
Relaxing
Mombasa is a great city for food. There is a diverse
range of restaurants, but the real attraction is
seafood with excellent fish, crabs, lobster, oysters
and more. There is also an abundance of fresh
tropical fruits and vegetables. Visitors should also
try Swahili Cuisine, a traditional blend of Arabic
and African cooking styles. Swahili specialities are
mild curries made from a thick coconut sauce, and
seafood cooked with cloves and cinnamon.
The city has an interesting music scene, and the
clubs and bars are a good place to see live bands.
This is also a good place to find Taarab bands and
musicians, playing traditional Swahili music.
Getting Around
Mombasa has city buses, matatus and taxis to get
around town. The Old Town and the area around Fort
Jesus are easily explored on foot.
Mombasa Reviews
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Mocabe Tours and
Safaris, P.O. Box
95535 - 80106 Mombasa