Mombasa Excursions
Overview
Mombasa excursions introduce you to the second largest city in Kenya. Once you land at the Mombasa airport whether on a business trip or taking a vacation in Kenya; excursion are a great way to begin your stay in Kenya.
Mombasa excursions cover the city and its historical monuments. Subsequently a visit to old town, mamba village, Haller park, tamarind dhow and Wasini island is a great way to spend quality time with family, friends or colleagues.
Mombasa City Packages
These packages are crafted for travelers who have limited time and unable to undertake long safaris. Nonetheless find an array of short excursions from Mombasa city; the tours are ideal for travelers with stop-overs or layovers in the city or persons who travel for business.
Mombasa is a coastal city in southeastern Kenya along the Indian Ocean. It was the first capital of British East Africa, before Nairobi was elevated to capital city status in 1907. It now serves as the capital of Mombasa County. The town is known as “the white and blue city” in Kenya.
Mombasa town is an island on the indian ocean. Firstly the north coast is on the mainland north of Mombasa and is linked by the Nyali bridge. Secondly the south coast is connected to Mombasa island by ferry. Mombasa is a tourism-based town, home to one of the state houses, with an extra-large port and an international airport.
- Nairobi Excursions.
- Mombasa Excursions.
- Hell's Gate Day Trip.
- Lake Nakuru Day Trip.
- Mount Longonot Day Trip.
- Amboseli Camping Safari.
- Masai Mara Camping Safari.
- Masai Mara / Lake Nakuru Budget Safari.
- Climbing Mount Kenya Sirimon Route.
- Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Machame Route.
- Hiking Mount Kilimanjaro Marangu Route.
Mombasa Excursions, City Tours & Short Day Trips
Mombasa City Tour
Mombasa city tour introduces you to the second largest city in Kenya. You will visit the bustling fruit and vegetable market, which has been in operation since the colonial days.
On walk through the streets of the old Arab town, you will see the intricate hand carved doors and balconies hanging over the narrow streets; unchanged for hundreds of years.
Protecting the harbor stands Fort Jesus which was built by the Portuguese over 400 years ago to protect their interest in East Africa against Omani Arabs. Additionally you will see how it went from a fort to a prison and finally to a tourist attraction.
Walk under the famous elephant tusks on Moi Avenue, which you probably have seen in those old African adventure movies. To conclude we will visit the Kamba wood carvers center. Here you can purchase a fine hand carved African souvenir.
Mamba Village Mombasa
The Mamba village centre is Africa’s largest crocodile farm. The site houses a beautiful botanical garden and a horse and camel riding area. The Crocodile farm offers an opportunity to learn life cycles and behaviors of crocodiles.
The most famous crocodile here is Big Daddy, who also happens to be the oldest crocodile in the farm and over 100 years of age. Apart from these attractions, the farm also houses a snake park, museum, fish farm and aquarium. The interesting time is when they are being fed. All crocodiles can be seen clearly and this is the time you should visit the Mamba Village Center.
The Mamba Village Center is one of the most popular places in the city and is a great place to embrace nature.
Haller Park
Haller Park is a nature park located in Mombasa, Bamburi along the Kenyan Coast. It was previously known as Bamburi Nature Trail. The park is an ecological area which was transformed from a quarry wasteland. In this recreation ground, you will find various animal and plant species which serve as a recreation hub for the locals and tourists.
Haller Park currently hosts a variety of wildlife which includes buffalos, hippos, giraffes and antelopes. Simiraly the park contains a game sanctuary, small demonstration fish farm area, crocodile pens, reptile park, giraffe viewing platform and a palm garden. Generally all these offer a variety of attractions at various points to entertain and educate tourists who visit the recreation hub every year.
Basically haller recreation ground is a haven for the botanist. It features a diversity of vegetation, from mangrove palms to coastal forests where such plants are rare and endangered.
Tamarind Dhow Restaurant
The Tamarind restaurant is one of the finest in East Africa. At this point you get the opportunity to dine on world class cuisine served in a traditional African dhow as you cruise.
The dhow embarks from the jetty below Tamarind restaurant in Nyali and includes a harbor tour and fantastic meal. Prices include a cocktail and transport to and from your hotel.
Wasini Island Tours
Wasini Island lies in southeast Kenya three kilometers off the coast of the Indian Ocean. Further seventy five kilometers south of Mombasa and three kilometers opposite the harbor of the village Shimoni. The island is approximately seven kilometers long and three kilometers across.
The island offers a couple of activities one can undertake while touring the coastal strip. Altogether the tours include snorkeling, scuba diving, dhow sailing, swimming with the dolphins, sunset cruise and seafood dining.