SIGHT SEEING IN MOMBASA

MOMBASA

The oldest and second biggest city in Kenya and is built on an island covering an area of about 296 sq km – land and water. The city was originally a center of Arab traders of the 11th century primarily exporting slaves and ivory.  The port is still a leading trading center in the coastal region.  The city is mainly influenced by Arabic cultures and this is obvious with the food, dressings and architecture. During the 20th century, the Portuguese, Oman, Zanzibar and Great Britain governed the port.

Fort Jesus

Fort Jesus is located within the island city of Mombasa. It is the Mombasa's most popular tourist attraction. The fort, located along the coastline near the Old Town, is a monumental piece of architecture that was built in the 16th century by the Portuguese. Here you have a chance to see some of the cannons used in war and visit different rooms within the fort. Some of the rooms were used as prisons, other as stores. A visit of the fort will give you a chance to learn more on pre-colonial times. 

Mombasa Tusks 

These tusks are located at the city centre on Moi Avenue. The Mombasa "Tusks" are symbolic representations of entrance into the heart of the town. The tusks were built to commemorate the visit of Queen Elizabeth to the town in 1952, as they lay directly on the path from the port to the town. Ivory was considered to be an exquisite commodity during the time, and in essence the tusks were meant to embrace the Queen and the British Empire into the town and within its social structure.

Old town

This is adjacent to Fort Jesus and the town faces the ocean as the Fort. Old Town" is the part of Mombasa that is reminiscent of the days when the Arabs exerted a heavy influence on the town and its culture, and especially in the architecture and language [Swahili] You will enjoy a walk in the narrow streets.

Haller park/ Bamburi Nature Trail

This Park is the largest animal sanctuary in Mombasa. It is Located just past the Kenyatta Public beach next to the Bamburi Cement Factory, the Park boasts an enormous variety of animals, reptiles, insects and botanical gardens. Walking along the trail is the ideal way to look at the various animals.  It was previously a barren piece of land that had been stripped of its resources through limestone mining and was redeveloped through reforestation and conservation efforts, and is now a habitat for a large number of animal species. 

Mamba Village

Mamba Village is situated in Nyali just close to your Hotel and is the East Africa's largest crocodile farm. A tour of the farm starts with a movie on the life cycle and behavior of crocodiles, followed by a comprehensive tour of the rest of farm, and ends with the highlight of the day: a spectacular scene of blood-thirsty crocodiles fighting for food during feeding time.
Excellent cuisine is available at the Mamba Restaurant, and the house specialty is superbly grilled crocodile meat. You may buy s ouvenirs as a reminder of the visit at the Mamba Souvenir shop located within the village. 

South coast [Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park and Reserve]

You may also decide to head South Coast to Kisite Mpunguti. The drive is with a ferry cross at Likoni. You then head further deep to south. This marine Park is found off the Kenyan coast, 75 miles south of Mombasa. This Marine Park and Reserve is each day increasing with a number of new fish species and corals. There are currently around 250 varieties of marine fishes, and over 40 varieties of coral species documented. Mpunguti and Kisite, which jointly gained its status as a Marine Reserve and Park in 1978, actually consist of the Inner and outer Mpunguti Islands and Kisite Island. A dhow transports you over to the shallow marine reserve from the coastal mainland, where you have the opportunity to witness the clarity of water and awesomeness of diverse number of marine life. At Kisite Mpunguti you have a chance of enjoying view of marine life and taking pictures in the clear water. While having a dhow cruise in Kisite you have a chance of  seeing dolphins within the wasini channel.

COASTAL BEACH HOTELS
The long white sandy beaches are the home of some of the most diverse marine life in the ocean.  The beautiful bright corals as well as dolphins, turtles and other various marine lives.  Deep sea fishing, snorkeling, jet skiing and various other water sports are popular sport – season’s runs from august to may.  

 RECOMMENDED HOTELS

• REEF BEACH RESORT & SPA 
• LTI KASKAZI BEACH HOTEL[location 45 km south of Mombasa airport]
• BAMBURI BEACH HOTEL  [Location 12 km north of Mombasa along Malindi road]
• BAHARI BEACH HOTEL website  Location north coast facing Nyali Beach
• THE BAOBAB BEACH RESORT [South coast of Mombasa]
• DIANI REEF BEACH RESORT & SPA [Location 30km south of Mombasa]
• DIANI SEA RESORT  [Location 30 km of south of Mombasa]
• JACARANDA INDIAN OCEAN EACH CLUB [Location 40km south of Mombasa]
• LEISURE LODGE RESORT, BEACH, GOLF, CONFERENCE [Location 38km south of Mombasa] 18 holes par 72 golf club
• LEOPARD BEACH RESORT & SPA [Location 40 km South of Mombasa – UKUNDA]
• MOMBASA BEACH HOTEL [Location few minutes from Mombasa’s Old Town]
• MOMBASA SERENA BEACH HOTEL [Location few minutes drive from Mombasa’s Old Town]
• NYALI BEACH HOTEL [Location north coast of Mombasa NYALI AREA]
• NEPTUNE BEACH RESORT [Location on the silver sand of Bamburi Beach]
• NEPTUNE PARADISE VILLAGE [Location 32 km south of Mombasa]
• PINEWOOD VILLAGE [Location GALU BEACH south of Mombasa]
• PLAZA BEACH HOTEL [Location 13 km north Mombasa]
• REEF HOTEL [Location 15 min drive from central Mombasa]
• SEVERINE SEA LODGE [E.A] TLD
• SAROVA WHITESANDS [Location 14km north of Mombasa]
• SUN N SAND website [Location 28km north of Mombasa]
• SOUTHERN PALMS [Location south of Mombasa –Uganda area]
• TRAVELLER’S BEACH HOTEL [Location 12km north of Mombasa]
•  WHISPERING PALMS - [Location 27km north of Mombasa]

Malindi / Watamu

• TURTLE BAY BEACH CLUB – location at Watamu – 25km south of Malindi and inside a national marine park, 145 room
• BLUE BAY VILLAGE  - location 2 km from Watamu, 23 km south of Malindi on the Indian ocean beach
• DRIFTWOOD BEACH CLUB – 5 mins from Malindi airport.  Available activities deep sea fishing, water sports, scuba diving, windsurfing.
• HEMMINGWAYS - 74 rooms resort