Mombasa
Excursions:
While staying in Mombasa, you may plan to engage in some of
these excursions available:
Mombasa Town Tour
The colourful island town of Mombasa with its blend of
ancient and modern buildings on the Indian Ocean is Kenya’s
principal port and the country’s second largest city. A
comprehensive tour of the island include the old Arab town,
with it’s maze of narrow twisting alleys displaying the
beautifully curved doors and verandahs, bazaars with curio
and antique shops, the Dhow harbour still in use, a Hindu
temple, a visit to the Akamba wood carvers and a drive to
the bazaar for a short shopping expedition. The high light
of the tour is probably the visit to Fort Jesus. Built in
1593 by the Portuguese to guard the entrance to the old Dhow
harbour, it is the island’s Landmark. Four hundred years
old, the port still stands and serves as a historical
museum.
Tour Price:
USD 55 per person
Coastal Cultural Tour
The coastal countryside and its people offer a different
perspective to Kenya’s tribal heritage. The tour provides a
glimpse into the traditions and cultures of the coastal
people with a visit to a Giriama or Digo Village with our
local guide. Continue to Kaloleni to visit the local market
and thereafter drive to Kenya Marine land on the North
coast, which offers an opportunity to observe numerous
species of tropical marine life in giant aquariums. A snake
park, situated nearby is also visited and you can watch
carvers at work producing the famous “Makonde” pieces of
art.
Tour Price:
USD 80 per person
Shimba Hills Tour/Mwaluganje
elephant Sanctuary (MES)
The Shimba Hills are a short drive from Mombasa. South of
the island, they are reached via the Likoni Ferry and are
over a thousand feet high which offers one a view of both
the Indian Ocean and the African bush. A visit to the MES is
highly recommended and is located about 30 minutes from the
glistening beaches of south coast. At MES you will
experience a unique safari in a spectacular landscape.
Elephants here never forget. Like them, you’ll always
remember Mwaluganje. MES’s 60,000 acres feature dramatic
cliffs and forested hills as well as bush land with baobabs
– all striking for the wildlife. Apart from the elephant,
you might see warthog, impala, bushbuck, sable, Cape buffalo
and leopard.
Tour Price: USD 125
per person
Malindi and Gedi Tour
Depart from your coastal hotel and drive north to Kilifi
through attractive country covered by extensive sisal
plantations dotted with huge baobab trees. Cross the scenic
creek and continue onto the ancient city of Gedi-a 13th
century ruin in the heart of a dense forest. Thereafter
proceed onto the coastal town of Malindi for lunch and an
exploration of the marine park in a glass-bottomed boat
where an experienced guide takes you on goggling and
snorkelling. Later, visit a nearby village and watch the
Giriama tribe perform exciting tribal dances before driving
back to Mombasa by sundown.
Tour Price: USD 150
per person
City Tour and Nature Tour - Full
Day
A comprehensive morning tour of the island including a visit
to Fort Jesus is followed by lunch at Mamba Village. Mamba
is the Swahili name for crocodile and this “village” is
really a crocodile farm. Depart after lunch for the Bamburi
Quarry Nature Trail. The wasteland of the stone quarry has
been reclaimed and amongst the casuarinas trees and other
tropical flora reside a variety of wildlife and birds, Eland
and Buffalo, Crocodiles and other reptiles can be seen
wandering with crowned cranes. The commercially viable
aquaculture complex is also visited.
Tour Price: USD 120
per person
Tamarind Dhow cruise
At 12.00pm or 6.30 pm departure from the Tamarind jetty for
the lunch cruise or evening cruise respectively. After a
welcome cocktail the Tamarind Dhow Nawalicker (meaning
Gateway to Heaven) cruises past the Old Town and Fort Jesus.
Fantastic sea food meals prepared by the world famous
Tamarind Restaurant are enjoyed while a local band plays
music to suite all tastes. A tri-lingual guide, fully
stocked bar and friendly service all add to the
unforgettable atmosphere. 2.45 pm or 10.30 pm return to the
jetty and thereafter your hotel.
Tour Price: USD 90
per person
Others include:
-Mamba Village (Crocodile Village) – USD 80 per person
-African Cultural tour, Ngomongo Village – USD 75 per person
-Wasini Island tour, full day – USD 140 per person
-Discover Mombasa and the floating market – USD 90 per
person
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