1 Half Day Mombasa Tour

Take a Trip to Town

This popular half day tour is the best way to get to know the town. Mombasa dates back to the 12th century when spice traders arrived from Arabia blown across on the Trade Winds. During this fascinating trip you first visit the historic old quarter, dominated by the medieval Fort Jesus, which was built by the Portuguese in the 16th Century.

Here you will see ancient mosques and walk along narrow bustling streets, stop at the old dhow harbour, and the central market, and also visit the Akamba wood carvers where you have the opportunity to see these craftsmen at work and buy souvenirs. Then you return to your hotel in time for a late lunch. This guided tour operates with a minimum of two people.

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Half Day Mombasa Tour

2 Half Day Trip to Kaya Kinondo

Meet the Medicine Man

You are picked up from your hotel and driven south to the Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest, a proposed UNESCO heritage site located in the Diani Beach area south of Mombasa. The local Digo community has formed Kaya Kinondo Ecotourism project that offers controlled access into this pristine and untouched forest, which is still used for rituals and sacrificial offerings by the Digo tribe.

On a walk through the forest, which forms a rich ecosystem with 187 species of plants, some of which are rare, you will see monkeys, dik-diks and elephants and visit Kinondo Village to interact with the locals and meet the medicine man. Kaya Kinondo ecotourism project is an initiative by the community in promoting conservation and sustainable development. Then return to your hotel in time for lunch.

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Half Day Trip to Kaya Kinondo

3 La Marina Sunset Cruise

Magical Evening

This adventure begins when you arrive at the La Marina jetty in the evening to board your Dhow. The journey begins with a leisurely sail into the inland waterways of Mtwapa Creek on this traditional Arab boat to experience the sun going down over the African wilderness. The cooking fires of the local villages scent the air with giant Baobab trees making superb sunset photograph opportunities.

Relax and enjoy on board entertainment and take in the lovely tropical scenery. As night falls torches are lit and the beat of cow hide drums set the scene for a spectacular Limbo and Acrobatic display followed by an authentic African fashion show. Masai warriors bearing flaming torches line the shore chanting their welcome ritual for the arrival back at La Marina Restaurant where dinner awaits.

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La Marina Sunset Cruise

4 Mombasa City Tour

Town and Country

This visit to the old town reveals the rich culture and architectural heritage of Mombasa. See Fort Jesus, which was built by the Portuguese in the 16th Century, and walk along the narrow streets past ancient mosques and picturesque residential houses that evoke the islands medieval past. You will also see the old dhow harbour, visit the bazaar and the market.

Then drive through the Elephant Tusks on Moi Avenue and call in at the Akamba woodcarvers, where you can see the craftsmen at work and buy gifts and souvenirs. Then enjoy lunch at the Tamarind Restaurant or Dhow. In the afternoon, visit Dr. Rene Haller's Nature Park (Haller Park), a reforested home to many animals, which sits in some old quarries.

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Mombasa City Tour

5 Mombasa Shopping Trip

Shop til you Drop

If you like to take home souvenirs and search for exotic gifts this popular half day shopping trip to Mombasa Town is ideal. The town dates back to the 12th century when spice traders arrived from Arabia. First visit the historic old quarter, dominated by the medieval Fort Jesus, which was built by the Portuguese in the 16th Century.

See ancient mosques as you walk along the bustling streets stopping at lots of the craft and souvenir shops dotted along the narrow alleyways of the Old Town. Along the way you stop to visit the Akamba wood carvers where you have the opportunity to see the craftsmen at work and buy some of their creations. Then return to your hotel in time for lunch.

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Mombasa Shopping Trip

6 Tamarind Evening Dhow Trip

Dine in Style

If you want to begin your holiday in style, or end it on a romantic note, this evening trip on a traditional Arab dhow is simply perfect. You slip away from the quayside sipping sundowner cocktails and enjoying nibbling appetisers as you sail to Tudor creek with the setting sun against the giant Baobab trees providing great photo opportunities .

This memorable evening on-board the Arab dhow includes a delightful meal prepared by the chefs from the Tamarind Restaurant and when you have finished dining there is entertainment provided by a a live band, playing popular tunes for dancing under the canopy of stars. After a great evening you return to your hotel around midnight.

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Tamarind Evening Dhow Trip

7 Wasini Dhow Excursion

Island Adventures

This full day excursion offers the widest variety of experiences, including a cruise on board a beautiful, Arabian Style dhow, all diving and snorkelling equipment provided. The traditionally dressed crew and captain welcome you on board then you sail away looking out for dolphins before beginning guided dives and swims in protected waters.

Fruits, water and juices are available on the Dhow and lunch is in a private restaurant on Wasini Island. Choices of traditional seafood, meat and vegetarian dishes are served followed by tropical fruits, Arabic coffee and traditional simsim sweets. The afternoon is free for you to enjoy relax around the lazy lagoon pool, visit the island community project or explore deep into the mangroves.

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