Mombasa offers alot and there is something for everyone.Whether a local tourist or international visitor Mombasa breaths an abundance of great adventures and treasure. Swim with the dolphins, get close and personal with nature at Haller Park and if you are a lover of history, learn how the portugese defended themselves in the early years by their magnificent architecture of the port of Fort Jesus.

I love shopping, who doesnt - from water color paintings to wood and stone carvings, african handicrafts, beautiful souvenirs made from precious stones such as malachite, tsavorite , tanzanite and many more. Nature art is another facinating type of art found in Mombasa - twigs, shells, stems and many nature object shaped by nature in the most facinating way imaginable. This are a must buy items that are so unique and are only found in this part of the planet.

Giraffe Feeding at Haller Park

Kids and animal lovers looking for things to do in Mombasa must make a trip to Haller Park. Transformed from limestone quarries into wetlands and park space, you can have giraffes feed off your hand, watch rhinos play in the water, feed giant century old tortoises as they waddle around, or gaze closely at antelopes, snakes, crocodiles and fish. Look out for Owen, a young hippo, and Mzee, a giant tortoise more than 130 years old. These two had an unlikely and unique friendship for several years where they played, lived, slept together and communicated with their own system of nods and grunts.

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Tamarind Dhow Cruise

There are only a few dhows in the historically busy harbor which in the past was probably crowded with hundreds of seafaring vessels. Taking a trip on the Tamarind Dhow ranks high among the things to do in Mombasa. Choose either a lunch or a romantic evening dinner cruise. As you step on board the dhow for a dinner sail, traditionally dressed waiters hurry over to serve their famous Dawa, a drink of vodka, lime, honey and crushed ice. The dhow sails around the harbor for a stunning view of the old town and Fort Jesus.

It then anchors in a sheltered bay while guests enjoy a grilled seafood dinner and dance under the stars to the swinging rhythms of the band. When you are let off the boat at the end of evening, you are disembarking with a pocketful of enduring memories as well. For those enamored of the dhow, there are full-day dhow cruises to swim and snorkel with dolphins in the Kisite Marine Park. These excursions will either serve lunch on board while moored in a cove, or stop off at one of the islands for an authentic Swahili lunch.

The whole complex is built into different levels in an old quarry, its unique atmosphere enhanced by the makuti thatched roofs, tropical flowers and well placed lighting.  The night never stops at the huge Tembo Disco, a large open-air spot on the floor of the quarry, which has capacity for 3000 people and remains open till the early hours of dawn. Meanwhile, the beer garden and restaurants caters to all appetites around the clock.

Among the various attractions in Mombasa nightlife, this is the place to watch live music concerts featuring Kenyan and international stars and bands, boxing and wrestling matches and body building and beauty contests. Due to the reasonable cover charge and public transportation from downtown Mombasa, there is a wonderful mix of both locals and tourists at this highly popular disco.

Another mega disco not to be missed while discovering Mombasa nightlife is the Mamba International Night Club. Located in Nyali, the club has 13 bars and can hold thousands who crowd the disco on Saturday night for rap, reggae, dance, African music and live performances. Its pulsating atmosphere is upped several beats when its one of a kind laser night show is turned on.

There is a more relaxed atmosphere in the Bora Bora nightclub which is on the northern coast at the start of the hotel strip. Catering to a more adult crowd, it is well known for its midnight revue, the African Bluebell Girls.

Enjoy its renowned French, Asian and African cuisine against a backdrop of magnificent harbor views and finish off the evening at the Golden Key Casino which has ten gaming tables. Try your hand at roulette, poker and pontoon and see whether Lady Luck is smiling at you. The best downtown spot in the Mombasa nightlife scene is The Casablanca Club. A two level nightclub, it has a total of five bars, one of which is an exotic dance bar. Its restaurant serves African and continental dishes, and if you want to catch up on the latest sports scores, there is a giant screen TV in its sports bar on the mezzanine floor. When  the night gets the better of you, you can sleep the night away in one their rooms equipped with a double bed ad bathroom, for only $10 a night!