MOMBASA GUIDED CITY TOUR

Discover the culture, origins, and fun of Mombasa. This half-day city tour is part history and part shopping! Here you can explore Mombasa’s exotic markets for personal treasures. Then tour the city’s Arabic and Portuguese past and witness their present-day influence on this colorful metropolis. Arabs had a lot of dominance in this city in the 12th Century before the invention by the Portuguese later on in the 16th Century. The largest sea port in East Africa coastal region is found here; “Kilindini Harbor” & this makes Mombasa a relatively busy town.

With the help of our guides; you will walk through this paths leading to the old Government square and the Old harbor. The old Harbor is open to small boats and Dhows serving other Indian Ocean islands & towns.There are many gift & souvenir shops in this area where you can do some bargains & get yourself an item at low cost.

Swahili is a dominant language in Mombasa and indeed a national language in Kenya.

At the southern edge of the city stands Fort Jesus built by the Portuguese between 1593-1596.Today the fort is one of the best tourist attraction in Mombasa under the Kenya national museums. After this exciting tour of Mombasa, return to your hotel or sea port. If you are staying in Diani this tour is only possible if done in the morning hours. Departure from Diani will be at 0700 hrs.

This excursion can be undertaken in the morning or in the afternoon hours

 

Mombasa city tour picks up points. 

·         Mombasa airport

·         Bamburi beach,

·         Msambweni beach

·         Diani beach

·         Nyali beach      

·         Shanzu beach

·         Tiwi beach & Galu beach

Tour Highlights:

·         The Old town and its narrow streets – a glimpse of how life used to be back in history of Mombasa with Swahili and Arabic culture 1-2 hrs.

·         Fort Jesus Museum - synonymous with the history of the East African Coast

·         Food and spice market - a glimpse into the lives of the local people 1hr

·         Trademark Elephant tusks - the gateway to Mombasa 30mins

·         Likoni Channel-Port entry into Kenya 1-2hours

·         Akamba wood carving factory - local talents in arts 1-2hours

·         Shopping, people and local culture 1hour

·         You must be physically fit since it involves a lot of walking at some point

 

SAFARI TOUR PRICE GUIDE:

Number of Persons	Tour Price Per Person
Minimum: 2 Persons	USD 70 Per Person
Minimum:  4 persons	USD 60 Per Person
Minimum:  6 persons	USD 50 Per Person
Minimum : 8 persons	USD 40 Per Person
Minimum : 10 persons	USD 30 Per Person
Group rates 10+ Persons	Please contact us for the price

 

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES;

-Transport in a safari designed minibus

-Entry fees to fort Jesus and the old port

-Pick up and drop off at your beach hotel

-An experienced guide to narrate all aspects of the town tour

NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE:

- Meals (Lunch) and Drinks
- Items and services of a personal nature
- Tips & Gratuities