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Mombasa City:
Mombasa on the Kenyan Coast has a lot more to offer to the
discerning visitor than just beautiful beaches and hotels. It
was quite influential port with a lot of activities in the 14th
century. It has the best white Sandy Beaches and Coral Reefs
that the African coastline has to offer. The attractions in
Mombasa, relate directly to the historical context through the
influence of the Colonial Masters from Portuguese, Arabs to
British. The town is actually on a small Island, and is a cosmopolitan
blend of African, Arabic, Asian and European Cultures. Some
of the attractions include: -
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211 - MOMBASA
TUSKS 2HRS
The Tusks on the Mombasa’s main Highway is a symbolic
representation of entrance into the heart of the town. The
Tusks were built to commemorate the visit of Queen Elizabeth
to the town in 1952. Ivory was considered to be an exquisite
commodity during the time the Queen was making a visit. In
essence, the Tusks were meant to embrace the Queen and the
British Empire in to the town and within its social structure.
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213 - GEDI
RUINS 3HRS.
The ruins are found on the North Coast of Mombasa towards
Malindi. It’s a pre- historic site which was a small
town built entirely from rocks and stones. This site was inhabited
by a few thousand Swahili people under the throne of a very
rich Sultan. These Ruins dates back from 15th century and
through careful preservation most of the original foundations
can be seen today. Gedi Ruins are designated as a National
Museum by law.
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214 - MOMBASA
CITY TOUR (Old Town) AND FORT JESUS 4HRS
The oldness of this town is reminiscent of the days when the
Arabs exerted a heavy influence on this town and its culture
which can be seen when you walk through the narrow streets
and view the architecture. The original inhabitants of Mombasa
live in the Old Town and they speak Swahili which is similar
to the one spoken in Zanzibar. This is to mean that historically,
the town of Mombasa and many other Coastal Town including
Kilifi, Malindi and Lamu were colonies of the Sultan of Zanzibar,
this brought about the intermarriages and other exchange of
social and economic activities. This tour will also take you
to the famous Fort Jesus located on the edge of a coral ridge
overlooking the entrance to the old port of Mombasa. Fort
Jesus is perhaps Mombasa’s biggest attraction as it
dominates the harbor’s entrance. It was, in history,
a Portuguese stronghold as it was built in 1593, to fend off
local enemies and the Turkish warships. The remains of the
Fort provide an interesting tour taking you back through history
and a small Museum features a variety of lyrics. Its interior
comprises of torture rooms and prison cells where slaves were
kept in captivity before being traded. Weapons such as Canons,
which were used to defend the Fort from invading foreigners
and the rioting locals, can be seen both inside and outside
of the Fort.
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216 - ROMANTIC
TAMARIND DHOW AND FORT JESUS - 4HRS
Transfer to the Dhow at the shore to begin your exciting sail.
Gently pass along the Mombasa Creek sipping Cocktails and
enjoying the lectures from the Tour Leader pinpointing places
of interest and recalling the anecdotes of the East Africa
Coast’s colorful past. Arrive at the shore of the old
harbor with a stretch up the hill through the narrow streets
of the old town amazed at the Swahili Architectural work to
arrive at the famous Fort Jesus to settle for an excellent
four course dinner with a choice of Sea Food or a Meat Course
after being entertained by different artists. You will be
picked by your Driver Guide to the hotel.
