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Its clean floor, white sand, sparkling blue clear waters and a gorgeous setting makes a walk round the tranquil shores of the Indian Ocean a peaceful sanctuary for any traveler.Mombasa, has a population of over 650,000 and is the second largest city on the coast of Kenya. The diverse population in Mombasa ranges from African to British, Omanis, Indian and Chinese.
The main industry in Mombasa is tourism although commercial ships utilize the largest coastal port in East Africa. The narrow alleyways and historic Swahili houses of The Old Town are steeped in history and are the highlight of Mombasa for travelers.
This modern cosmopolitan city also offers a cultural melting pot with Mosques, Hindu Temples and Christian churches found throughout. Mombasa is an island that is connected to the mainland by bridges and ferries.
The coral reef runs along the coastline for 480 kilometers with white coral sand. Snorkeling, dolphin watching and deep-sea fishing are just a few of the activities avaible.Now picture yourself on soft white sand, the sun streaming
through the leaves of palm trees, where the blue waters of the Indian
Ocean shimmer on the horizon as waves break on a distant reef?
That's
the Kenyan coast beckoning. Mombasa is the second biggest city of Kenya and most important port
of East Africa. From here you can visit the north and south coast
beaches, Malindi, Lamu, Tana River Delta, Tsavo East and Tsavo Eest.
Mombasa is strongly influenced by Arabic culture which is quite
evident in the food, dress and the architecture.
Mamba Village
Mamba is a swahili word meaning "Crocodile" this crocodile village is is situated in Nyali and hosts East Africa's largest Crocodile Farm. Visitors love watching the feeding of the mambas which is done every day at 5:00pm. This tour is great for the kids and adults alike. You can learn all about these fascinating reptiles from their life cycle to their behavior.
This tour will also include the beautiful botanical in this area. Nature in all her glory with the assistance of man presents breathtaking views.
Bamburi Nature Trails
Bamburi Nature Trails is a rehabilitation project that was started in 1971 by Dr. Rene Haller. The park is home to many game animals and birds such as hippos, giraffes, cape buffalos, zebras, waterbucks, elands, oryx, bushbuck, suni, duiker, serval cat, marsh mongoose, bush pigs among others. Birds that can be seen here are black & grey heron, great whit egret, little yellow billed egret, sacred ibis, plovers, white faced tree ducks, African fish eagles, pied kingfisher, malachite kingfisher, weavers and much more.
Fort Jesus
On the waterfront, overlooking the harbor, stands the 16th century Fort Jesus that has witnessed many battles and has borne evidence to Kenya's struggle for independence, is a must see for any tourist visiting Mombasa.
Old Harbour
Old Harbor still revels in its colonial past and is still bustling with activity and trade. Here, you can watch the dhows (in ancient décor) cruising the waters and even taking their trade to as far as Yemen and the coastal regions of the Persian Gulf.
Mombasa Old Town
This lively and exotic area in Mombasa is famous for its spices, Arabic architecture, narrow winding streets, busy markets, and traditional clothes - khanga and kikoy that is a hallmark of coastal Mombasa. |
