Things to do in Mombasa

Fort Jesus

Fort Jesus is a UNESCO World heritage site situated at the Mombasa Island. It was built between 1593 and 1596, designed by the Italian architect Giovanni Battista Cairati. The architect made it in form of a man to resist cannon fire. Fort Jesus was a battle field between Arabs, Portuguese, British and Kenyans.

Fort Jesus is now a National Museum that showcase weapons used during the Arab-Portuguese wars in Mombasa. When you visit this site, you will see ancient weapons, water cistern made by Portuguese for harvesting rain water, Oman house which was the house of the sultan who governed the East African coast, a 76-foot deep well sunk by the Arabs and more stories about how each group could capture.

Diani Beach

Diani beach is a prominent tourist place located in Kwale county in Kenya, north of congo River. Because of the tourism in the area, the place boasts of about nine Kenyan ethnic community. Travelers visiting Diani beach enjoy shallow waters near the shore at low tide, with underwater sandbars near the surface which allow wading with a clear view of the sandy bottom out to the offshore reef.

A visit to Diani beach gives you an opportunity to see the remaining ancient Swahili structure in Diani called Kongo mosque that was constructed in the 16^th century.

Mombasa Tusks

Mombasa Tusks is a monument inform of tusks of an elephants that were constructed in 1952 by the British administration of the Colony and Protectorate of Kenya, for remembrance after the visit of Queen Elizabeth II to the city.

The monument beautifies the city as well as a reminder to stop killing elephants for ivory and using port Mombasa for ivory export. The Mombasa tusks attract tourists and create revenue to the city for travelers that want to do filming at the monument.

Nyali beach

Nyali beach is a beautiful, clean and most relaxing beach in Mombasa, it is known for calm waters and unpolluted white sand that attracts tourists more. A visit to nyali beach introduces you to more other good places such as the nyali golf club for golf lovers, mamba village the biggest crocodile farms in Africa and much more.

Mombasa Marine National Park

Mombasa marine national park is a 10 square kilometer park near the coast with many beach services for travelers. The marine park was established to protect the coral reefs and animals who were the target of fishing and trophy-hunting. Some of the activities that travelers engage in when they visit the park include water skiing, water diving, snorkeling, boat rides, windsurfing and sport fishing.

The marine park is also a home to marine species such as corals, star fish, stone fish, crabs, cucumbers, turtles, sea grasses and migratory water birds.

Mombasa old town

Mombasa old town is located on the southeastern part of Mombasa Island. This old town covers an area of 180 acres that inhabited by mostly Swahili, Portuguese, Arabs, Indians and Asian since the 16^th century.

Mombasa island

Mombasa island is a scenic island named by Owen Tudor the Royal Navy captain who first surveyed the area. The island is situated on the Indian ocean on Kenya’s coast. Mombasa island link to ports that connects to other islands promoting tourism. Boat rides on this island are more refreshing.

Shanzu

Shanzu is one of the popular exciting places in Mombasa Kenya that can be described as the enjoyment hub where travelers experience night life in quality bars, hotels, restaurants and beach.

Mtwapa mall

Mtwapa mall is a world class and vibrant shopping mall in mtwapa in Kenya. It acts as a one stop shopping center for entertainment, banking, medical and all shopping needs for travelers visiting Mombasa city.

Tiwi beach

Tiwi beach is located north of Diani beach south of Mombasa. The beach is served by Ukunda Airport, Likoni ferry and looking forward to be served by Dongo Kundu Bypass Highway after its completion that will create more tourism vibe to the beach. Tiwi is also favored by shallow waters and white sand.

Nguuni nature sanctuary

The sanctuary is Kenya’s kept secret at the Mombasa coastline, with a lot of attractions to see on your visit. the sanctuary protects wild animals such as giraffes, elands, waterbuck, oryx, tortoises and birds like ostrich and much more. The sanctuary offers nature walks, picnics, birdwatching and private events.