Full Day City Tour of Mombasa

Morning tour of Mombasa, for shopping and sightseeing. The town dates back to the 12th century when spice traders arrived from Arabia blown across on the Trade Winds. Visit the historic old quarter, dominated by the medieval Fort Jesus built by the Portuguese in the 16th Century (Entry US$ 12.00 per adult not included), with its ancient mosques and narrow bustling streets, the old dhow harbour, souvenir shops and including a visit to the Akamba wood carvers where you have the opportunity to see the carvers at work and make some purchases. lunch at the Tamarind Restaurant or on the Dhow. In the afternoon, visit Dr. Rene Haller's Nature Park ( Haller Park), a former quarry now re-forested and transformed into a sanctuary for many animals including giraffes, hippos and giant tortoises. You will have the opportunity to feed the Giraffe (feeding time from 15h00 onwards – clients will have to purchase the feed at a small fee)