Mombasa is Kenya’s second largest city after the capital Nairobi, located in the southeastern part of Kenya along the Indian Ocean with a major port and an international airport.
Read MoreThe city has a rich history, and is Kenya’s oldest with a population of about 1,389,000 (only Mombasa island). Its strategic location made it a historical trading center and is said to have already been prosperous in the 12th century.
The coastal town of Mombasa is located on Mombasa Island, which is separated from the mainland by two creeks; Tudor Creek and Kilinndini Harbour. In the north, the island is connected to the mainland by the Nyali Bridge which leads the Nyali beach, to the south by the Likoni Ferry which leads to Diani Beach, and to the west by the Makupa Causeway, alongside which runs the Uganda Railway. Mombasa city is served by Moi International Airport, and serves both Kenya and the countries of the interior, linking them to the Indian Ocean.
Read MoreMombasa is a tourism based town, with a pleasant number of sightseeing attractions in and outside the city such as museums, monuments, famous historic sites, historic buildings, beaches, among others.
Being a prosperous city, Mombasa offers and serves all classes and groups of travelers. It has great restaurants that serve all types of dishes, modern stores and supermarkets for shopping among others.
We have travelled allover Mombasa and tested every possible route to enable us to design itineraries that work absolutely smoothly, covering many of the city’s highlights at just the right pace and timing. Packed with unique experiences and handpicked hotels, our tours deliver unforgettable travel memories.
Mombasa Old Town: Situated in the southeastern side of Mombasa Island, the Mombasa Old Town is home to both Swahili, Arab, Asian, Portuguese and British settlers. The Old Town is composed of narrow streets which overhung by filigree timber balconies and houses with intricately carved wooden doors, a symbol status for the merchant residents that commissioned them alongside the recent colonial styles of architecture. Read More
Fort Jesus: The fort is set at the entrance of the Old Town harbor, and it is one of the several sites that give you great insight into the rich history of Mombasa that has transformed the city into its current day status.
This fort was constructed by the Portuguese in 1593, strategically positions overlooking the Mombasa port and is said to be the cause of many battles for power and control over the Kenyan coast. Read More
During the several battles between the Arabs and the Portuguese, there were at least a 9 times change of hands (ownership). In 1895, the fort was turned into a prison until 1958. It was then declared a national monument and made a museum and several visitor come here to learn about it and its history.
Other appealing and interesting places to visit in Mombasa include Mombasa Marine National Park, Resave Bombolulu Workshops and Cultural Center, Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park, Shumba Hills National Reserve and Tsavo East National Park which offer the appealing serenity of aquatic wilderness. You can also follow the footsteps of historians, environmentalists or archaeologists at Haller Park, Jumba la Mtwana, Gede Ruins, Mnarani Ruins, Mamba Village, Ngomongo Villages, among others.