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Mombasa on the Kenyan Coast has a lot more to offer to the
discerning visitor than just beautiful beaches and hotels. It was quite influential
port with a lot of activities in the 14th century. It has the best white Sandy
Beaches and Coral Reefs that the African coastline has to offer. The attractions
in Mombasa, relate directly to the historical context through the influence of
the Colonial Masters from Portuguese, Arabs to British. The town is actually on
a small Island, and is a cosmopolitan blend of African, Arabic, Asian and European
Cultures. Some of the attractions include: -
MOMBASA TUSKS 2HRS
The Tusks on the Mombasa’s main Highway is a symbolic representation of
entrance into the heart of the town. The Tusks were built to commemorate the visit
of Queen Elizabeth to the town in 1952. Ivory was considered to be an exquisite
commodity during the time the Queen was making a visit. In essence, the Tusks
were meant to embrace the Queen and the British Empire in to the town and within
its social structure.
GEDI RUINS 3HRS.
The ruins are found on the North Coast of Mombasa towards Malindi. It’s
a pre- historic site which was a small town built entirely from rocks and stones.
A few thousand Swahili people under the throne of a very rich Sultan inhabited
this site. These Ruins dates back from 15th century and through careful preservation
most of the original foundations can be seen today. Gedi Ruins are designated
as a National Museum by law.
MOMBASA CITY TOUR (Old Town) AND FORT
JESUS 4HRS
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The oldness of this town is reminiscent of the days when the
Arabs exerted a heavy influence on this town and its culture that can be seen
when you walk through the narrow streets and view the architecture. The original
inhabitants of Mombasa live in the Old Town and they speak Swahili, which is similar
to the one spoken in Zanzibar. This is to mean that historically, the town of
Mombasa and many other Coastal Town including Kilifi, Malindi and Lamu were colonies
of the Sultan of Zanzibar, this brought about the intermarriages and other exchange
of social and economic activities. This tour will also take you to the famous
Fort Jesus located on the edge of a coral ridge overlooking the entrance to the
old port of Mombasa. Fort Jesus is perhaps Mombasa’s biggest attraction
as it dominates the harbor’s entrance. It was, in history, a Portuguese
stronghold as it was built in 1593, The remains of the Fort provide an interesting
tour taking you back through history and a small Museum features a variety of
lyrics. Its interior comprises of torture rooms and prison cells where slaves
were kept in captivity before being traded. Weapons such as Canons, which were
used to defend the Fort from invading foreigners and the rioting locals, can be
seen both inside and outside of the Fort. the Turkish warships. The remains of
the Fort provide an interesting tour taking you back through history and a small
Museum features a variety of lyrics. Its interior comprises of torture rooms and
prison cells where slaves were kept in captivity before being traded. Weapons
such as Canons, which were used to defend the Fort from invading foreigners and
the rioting locals, can be seen both inside and outside of the Fort.
ROMANTIC TAMARIND DHOW AND FORT JESUS
- 4HRS
Transfer to the Dhow at the shore to begin your exciting sail.
Gently pass along the Mombasa Creek sipping Cocktails and enjoying the lectures
from the Tour Leader pinpointing places of interest and recalling the anecdotes
of the East Africa Coast’s colorful past. Arrive at the shore of the old
harbor with a stretch up the hill through the narrow streets of the old town amazed
at the Swahili Architectural work to arrive at the famous Fort Jesus to settle
for an excellent four course dinner with a choice of Sea Food or a Meat Course
after being entertained by different artists. Your Driver Guide to the hotel will
pick you.
