The second largest city in Kenya, Mombasa is a bustling port situated on an island, off the coast of Kenya. This Indian Ocean island is connected by ferries and local boats, as well as bridges, to the mainland of Kenya. Tourists can enjoy a ride on a local ferry and feel the pulsating ambience of the harbor at Mombasa, on Mombasa Tours with Kenya Tour Guide.
Mombasa has residents of many different cites and thus has an interesting mixed culture. You can see traditional houses, mosques, temples and churches in Mombasa, and hear many different languages spoken in the vibrant markets, where an amazing variety of goods are bought and sold. You can shop for locally made garments and carved wooden artifacts, which make interesting souvenirs, while in Mombasa, on Mombasa Tours with Kenya Tour Guide.
What to see on Mombasa Tours
Mombasa Tusks: An arch that resembles a pair of giant intersecting elephant tusks welcomes visitors to Mombasa town. It also forms the letter M for Mombasa. When Queen Elizabeth II visited Mombasa on a Kenya tour in 1952, this ceremonial arch was built to commemorate her arrival.
Old Town: The old town consists of a network of narrow lanes and quaint shops, where you can buy clothes, curios and souvenirs. You can also see some examples of traditional Arab architecture for this is the Muslim area of Mombasa.
Fort Jesus: Constructed in the 16th century by the Portuguese, this fort is an impressive battle-scarred relic of the years of conflict between the Portuguese colonialists and Shirazi Arabs. The museum at Fort Jesus is worth a visit on Mombasa tours, but is not for the faint hearted. It includes a tour of prison cells and torture rooms used during the slave trade.
Mamba Village: The biggest crocodile farm in East Africa is located in Nyali. On a tour of the crocodile farm, guests can see educational films on crocodiles, and watch them wrestle over their food at feeding times. Adventurous eaters can also dine on crocodile meat at the restaurant at Mamba village, on Mombasa Tours, with Kenya Tour Guide.
