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MOMBASA SHORT TOURS

EXCURSIONS & SHORT SAFARIS FROM MOMBASA
Whilst staying in the coastal Island of Mombasa, there are various excursions available:

 
Mombasa town tour
The colourful island town of Mombasa with its blend of ancient and modern buildings on the Indian Ocean is Kenya’s principal port and the country’s second largest city. A comprehensive tour of the island include the old Arab town, with it’s maze of narrow twisting alleys displaying the beautifully curved doors and verandahs, bazaars with curio and antique shops, the Dhow harbour still in use, a Hindu temple, a visit to the Akamba wood carvers and a drive to the bazaar for a short shopping expedition. The high light of the tour is probably the visit to Fort Jesus. Built in 1593 by the Portuguese to guard the entrance to the old Dhow harbour, it is the island’s Landmark. Four hundred years old, the port still stands and serves as a historical museum.

Tour Cost: US$ 60 Per Person

Coastal Cultural Tour (Bush Tour)
The coastal countryside and its people offer a different perspective to Kenya’s tribal heritage. The tour provides a glimpse into the traditions and cultures of the coastal people with a visit to a Giriama or Digo Village with our local guide. Continue to Kaloleni to visit the local market and thereafter drive to Kenya Marine land on the North coast, which offers an opportunity to observe numerous species of tropical marine life in giant aquariums. A snake park, situated nearby is also visited and you can watch carvers at work producing the famous “Makonde” pieces of art.

Tour price: US$ 85 Per Person

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Shimba Hills Tour/Mwaluganje elephant Sanctuary
The Shimba Hills are a short drive from Mombasa. South of the island, they are reached via the Likoni Ferry and are over a thousand feet high which offers one a view of both the Indian Ocean and the African bush. A visit to the MES is highly recommended and is located about 30 minutes from the glistening beaches of south coast. At MES you will experience a unique safari in a spectacular landscape. Elephants here never forget. Like them, you’ll always remember Mwaluganje. MES’s 60,000 acres feature dramatic cliffs and forested hills as well as bush land with baobabs – all striking for the wildlife. Apart from the elephant, you might see warthog, impala, bushbuck, sable, Cape buffalo and leopard.

Safari price: US$ 125 Per Person
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Malindi and Gedi Tour
Depart from your coastal hotel and drive north to Kilifi through attractive country covered by extensive sisal plantations dotted with huge baobab trees. Cross the scenic creek and continue onto the ancient city of Gedi-a 13th century ruin in the heart of a dense forest. Thereafter proceed onto the coastal town of Malindi for lunch and an exploration of the marine park in a glass-bottomed boat where an experienced guide takes you on goggling and snorkelling. Later, visit a nearby village and watch the Giriama tribe perform exciting tribal dances before driving back to Mombasa by sundown.

Tour Cost: US$ 140 Per Person
Full Day – City Tour and Nature Tour.
A comprehensive morning tour of the island including a visit to Fort Jesus is followed by lunch at Mamba Village. Mamba is the Swahili name for crocodile and this “village” is really a crocodile farm. Depart after lunch for the Bamburi Quarry Nature Trail. The wasteland of the stone quarry has been reclaimed and amongst the casuarinas trees and other tropical flora reside a variety of wildlife and birds, Eland and Buffalo, Crocodiles and other reptiles can be seen wandering with crowned cranes. The commercially viable aquaculture complex is also visited.

Tour Cost: US$ 120 Per Person

Tamarind Dhow Safari
At 12.00pm or 6.30 pm departure from the Tamarind jetty for the lunch cruise or evening cruise respectively. After a welcome cocktail the Tamarind Dhow Nawalicker (meaning Gateway to Heaven) cruises past the Old Town and Fort Jesus. Fantastic sea food meals prepared by the world famous Tamarind Restaurant are enjoyed while a local band plays music to suite all tastes. A tri-lingual guide, fully stocked bar and friendly service all add to the unforgettable atmosphere. 2.45 pm or 10.30 pm return to the jetty and thereafter your hotel.

Tour Cost: US$ 90 Per Person

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Mamba Village

Afternoon transfer to a haven of reptiles( Africa 's largest Crocodile Farm). Best Visit is during the feeding time at 05.00pm. Also in the farm are beautiful botanical gardens which are worthy to be given a visit.
Price : USD 40 only per person.

 
 

FULL DAY WASINI ISLAND DHOW TRIP

Spend a day aboard a traditional sailing dhow visiting the spectacular Marne Park of Kisite, home to a myarid of tropical fish and lovely coral formations. During the morning there will be opportunities for snorkeling on the shallow reef, dolphins might be seen, followed by a fresh seafood lunch on Wasini Island . In the afternoon we visit a Swahili village before returning to the mainland and back to the hotel.
Tour Price : USD 130 only per person.

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Mombasa by Night

Take an evening excursion aboard a traditional dhow to savour the sights and sounds of Mombasa 's historical city from water. We come ashore in the old town and walk to Fort Jesus escorted by guides in colourful costumes carrying flaming torches. A spectacular sound and light shows is followed by dinner inside the Old Fort. Drop back to your hotel.
Price : USD 90 only per person.

   
 
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