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Mombasa City Tours and Excursions
Mombasa - Kenya City Tour - The Tusks along Moi Avenue |
The city tour is highly recommended to visitors upon their arrival. It is a short and pleasant tour on the island of Mombasa Kenya, which includes a visit to Fort Jesus (now a national museum, a short walk through the old town with its narrow twisted alleys, overhanging balconies and carved doors. It brings you then to the old dhow harbor where you may see the traditional Arabic dhows at the docks.
A short ride through the center of the town, passing by mosques and Indian temples, before reaching Akamba woodcarvers. Then showing you the famous tusks and finally drive into bazaar for a shopping expedition.
The tour first gives you the opportunity to taste the thrill of bargaining while discovering Mombasa Market: spices, Kangas, fruits, hand craft ;Then appreciate the talent of the Akamba Carvers and get the opportunity to acquire many souvenirs.
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Travel back through thousands of years with a visit to Fort Jesus, old fortress built by the Portuguese to protect their trade with India (today National museum). From here, you will meander through the narrow streets of the Old Town, past beautiful carved doors and balconies, mosques and shops, selling antiques and all sorts of craftwork.
Down the Old Port, you might see the Arab dhows that have sailed from Arabia by Monsoon Winds carrying their wares just as they did thousands of years ago. Then drive past the Mombasa State House, Kilindini Harbor, the giant "elephant tusks" (commemorating the Royal visit of Princess Margaret in 1957), before visiting one of the most decorated Hindu temples. proceed to the Mamba Village. In this rehabilitated Crocodile Farm, meet the big daddy, the largest & Oldest crocodile also other crocodiles, horses & Camels & many other reptiles. You will also have the chance to witness the feeding around 04.00 p.m. in the Farm
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Depart from the hotel at 07:00.Drive to Malindi (125kms) north of Mombasa, a popular holiday resort consisting of hotels and a local fishing Village with markets and shops in Arab/African style.
On the way you visit Gede Ruins, an ancient ruined city that was mysteriously abandoned in the 13th century and slowly overgrown by jungle vegetation, but then re-discovered in this century in Malindi.
You embark on a glass bottom boat for a tour in the marine park to view the colorful tropical fishes and corals (remember to bring swimming suits and beach shoes).Lunch at a Scorpio villas Malindi. Then a short drive out of town to a Giriama village to watch the performance of a tribal dancing. Return to your hotel late afternoon.
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The enjoyment and romance begins when you are picked up from your hotel at 5:30pm. The exciting itinerary begins with atmospheric Dhow Sundowner Cruise which offers an outstanding view of the Old Port from the water. After docking our guide will lead you on walk through the historic Old Town to the 400 year old fortress of Fort Jesus. Built by the Portuguese as a stronghold at the entrance to the harbour, the ancient fort is a stunning example of 16th century military architecture that has survived centuries of attack and conquest. Here you will be welcomed by Portuguese and Arab fire-bearers before witnessing a dazzling sound and light show that is followed by a sumptuous dinner served alfresco within the ramparts of the Fort for a truly unforgettable dining experience. After this memorable experience of lifetime you will be taken back to your hotel.
Welcome to a day ultimate pleasure in the richest marine park in the Kenya Coast. In the early morning depart (at 6.00 am) for the tranquil fishing village of Shimoni close to the Tanzanian border. The scenic route takes you to through lush coconut and cashew nuts plantation and colourful villages of the Digo people.
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Scuba diving at Shimoni, jetty boards at authentic motorized Lamu Dhow, which cruise and sail you through and enriching seascapes of islands to the underwater splendor of the Kisite Marine Park. Here snorkellers will marvel at the incredible variety of marine life in the shallow and warm waters around Kisite Island, for the numerous birds.
Divers will explore a number of excellent dive sites, also teeming with a astounding variety of Marine life which inhabitants the magnificent coral reefs in and around the park.
A sumptuous Swahili style seafood lunch is served in Wasini village. After an unforgettable day on and around the Island,We return you back to your hotel in the evening.
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The tour presents some of the best highlights of this colorful old city. Your tour will visit the bustling fruit and vegetable market, which has been in operation since colonial days. a part of Mombasa tusks, as you wander the streets of the Old Arab Town, you will see the intricate hand carved doors, and balconies hanging over the narrow streets, unchanged for hundreds of years. Protecting the harbor stands Fort Jesus which was built by the Portuguese over 400 years ago to protect their interest in East Africa against Omani Arabs. See how it went from a fort to a prison, to a tourist attraction. Walk under the famous elephant tusks on Moi Avenue, which you probably have seen in those old African adventure movies. Lunch at Rozina Restaurant in Mombasa town.
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After lunch we visit the Ngomongo Cultural Center (also called The Ngomongo villages), this centre is a look back in time in miniature of tribal life and community groundings. Here you are able to get a glimpse of the lifestyle and Giriama palm winer tapper at Ngomongo cultural villagecultures that existed for centuries before “civilization" came to Africa. Different traditional tribal huts are set up in this themed village, with peoples from the different tribes portraying their ancestors. Watch and even participate in different food preparation, its hard work, and no labor saving devices here. You are in for a surprise when you sample the local brews. Enjoy, marvel or participate in the various tribal dances, nothing to stop you from having a great time. As a matter of fact they will encourage you to join in, but then as all good things, they all have to come to an end. Hope that you brought along your camera, for the photo opportunities are plentiful. The memories will last a lifetime. For the photographer, sights and opportunities for great photos abound
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The tour presents some of the best highlights of this colorful old city. Your tour will visit the bustling fruit and vegetable market, which has been in operation since colonial days. a part of Mombasa tusks, as you wander the streets of the Old Arab Town, you will see the intricate hand carved doors, and balconies hanging over the narrow streets, unchanged for hundreds of years. Protecting the harbor stands Fort Jesus which was built by the Portuguese over 400 years ago to protect their interest in East Africa against Omani Arabs. See how it went from a fort to a prison, to a tourist attraction. Walk under the famous elephant tusks on Moi Avenue, which you probably have seen in those old African adventure movies. Lunch at Rozina Restaurant in Mombasa town.
 After lunch, visit the Haller park where you may feed the giraffes (always a delight for the young ones). Watch the crocodiles and hippos feeding. Haller Park is the largest animal sanctuary in Mombasa boasting an enormous variety of animals, reptiles, insects and botanical gardens. Walking along the trail is the ideal way to look at the various animals, and on many occasions holding or feeding a reptile such as a snake is allowed under close supervision of a guide. Visit Owen and Mzee, a most surprising pairing. In December 2004, a frightened young hippo, separated from his family by a devastating tsunami, bonded with an Aldabra tortoise named Mzee.
Our minibuses pick you up from your hotel and drive you to Bombolulu Cultural Centre which was founded in 1969 and is a project of the Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK). The center trains and e mploys over 150 persons with disabilities in handicraft production and related business skills. The Cultural Centre portrays the Kenyan way of life as it existed in the past and as it still exists in many remote areas of Kenya.
All hand crafted products manufactured by gifted artisans are displayed in a showroom where visitors are able to purchase high quality products. Fair prices enable the Centre to continue to develop the full potential of the workforce. The exciting songs and dance are “an experience to remember” and a visit to the homesteads which exposes Kenyan culture, Traditional dance, music and theatre at its very best is a “must see!”
Screen printed kikois (traditional Swahili wear), shopping bags and many other fashion accessories and unique carvings handcrafted by disabled artisans are available from this unique center that is a favorite of the traveler.
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