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Mombasa Private City Tour

Mombasa City Tour Hilights

  • Old town of Mombasa with Swahili and Arabic culture

  • 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

  • Trademark Elephant tusks - the gateway to Mombasa

  • Likoni Channel - Port entry into Kenya

  • Akamba wood carving factory - local talents in arts(optional between haller park)

  • Shopping, people and local culture

  • A visit to the Haller park

The day trip begins with a pick up from your hotel or desired pick location in Mombasa island ,North coast or South coast. Drive towards the Mombasa City Center to start off your tour with a visit to the Famous Pembe za ndovu (Elephant Tusks) as the local Swahili call them. They can also be found on the back of the 50 ksh old denomination note. They symbolized Mombasa as the gateway to ivory trade back in the Arab trade era. Your driver- guide will make a stop for a photo session.

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The tour will proceed to visit the Shree Cutch Satsang Swami Narayan Temple which is a relatively a new sect of Hindu religion of India. They have now started making temples outside India in countries and cities where Hindus have significant population.Shree Cutch Satsang Swami Narayan Temple in Mombasa is the

first BAPS temple built outside India. It was built in 1957 on Haile Selassie Avenue of Mombasa near the Railway Station. The primary idols for the temple were made in Bhoj in Kutch in India and brought to Mombasa and installed in temple in 1960 in a befitting ceremony. It is a small but beautifully decorated temple with ornately painted doors and paintings from Hindu mythology.Paintings depicting the vast Hindu mythology and telling mythical stories of Hindu religion can be seen through the temple. They have also great value as works of art. The temple is a serene place for a visit.

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After that calming visit, Your guide will continue with the  guided tour  towards the spice market, 

 

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then walk down the winding narrow historical streets of the  old town known as ''Kibokoni'' by the locals. As the tour continues you will be touring through old colonial houses and mosques.

.​​​​You will also pass by the Mombasa Club, Africa Hotel, Mandhry Mosque, Government Square, and  the Old Port.

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Lastly you will enter the famous Fort Jesus museum which was designed by Italian Giovanni Battista and was built between 1593 and 1596 by the order of king Philip of Portugal to guard the old port of Mombasa. There you can learn all about the local culture, the history of Mombasa and the coastal region as a whole.

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Time for lunch you will be driven to Copa cabana beach  where you will devour a mouth watering local cuisine of either 

seafood or chicken (Vegetarian options can also be prepared on request.)

NOTE: After lunch You can choose between visiting Haller Park in time to feed the Giraffes or visit the Akamba

handicraft for a little souvenir shopping.

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After Lunch its time to visit Haller Park (formerly Bamburi Nature Trail) which is located South of the Bamburi cement plant along the Mombasa /Malindi highway. A product of the company's efforts, since 1971, to convert barren landscape of disused limestone quarries into vibrant and diverse ecosystem of forest, grasslands and ponds. Currently, Haller Park plays host to a variety of wildlife including hippos, giraffes, buffalos, and antelopes as well as smaller mammals and birds.

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The Park was the first recipient to be honored with the United Nations Environmental Program Global 500 Roll of Honor award for the unique, ecologically sound and successful rehabilitation undertaken. The Park consists of a Game Sanctuary, Reptile Park, small demonstration Fish Farm area, Palm Garden, Crocodile pens and a giraffe viewing platform, offering a variety of attractions at the various points to educate and entertain the over 160,000 visitors who visit the park every year. The diversity of vegetation is considerable, from mangrove palms and majestic indigenous shade trees to coastal forests where several of these plants are rare and endangered; a haven for botanist. Yet each plant plays an important role in the overall harmony of the ecosystem.

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The park also provides a home to various animal species from the cheeky Vervet monkeys to the graceful giraffe; Weaver birds,Kingfisher, Storks, Herons, Egrets, Owls, Eagles, Kites, Cranes, Ibis, Sandpipers the list is endless, Haller Park a must visit for all bird lovers or continue to Akamba Handicraft which is the local association of handicraft artisans that manages the production and sale of wooden carvings and other souvenirs in Mombasa. Walk in the workshop and watch how its all done, you will be amazed at what can come out from a

simple piece of wood.After the tour of the workshops, you will have a chance to shop and buy

some of the carvings and souvenirs that you might have liked in the

workshops. They can also ship them abroad for you.

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After you are satisfied with shopping it’s now time to take u back to

your hotel or drop off point in time for dinner.

      Prices are inclusive of:

  • ​Private transportation

  • Private Guide

  • Private Driver

  • Fort Jesus Entry fee

  • Haller park Entry fee

  • Lunch (Sea food /Chicken/Vegetarian)

  • Soda (during Lunch

  • Bottled Water (During the tour)

      Prices are exclusive of:

  • Soft drinks & snacks during the tour   

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Items of personal nature

  • personal travel insurance

Rates

1 Pax            €143 pp

2 Pax              €95 pp

3 Pax              €95 pp

4 Pax              €95 pp

5 Pax              €95 pp

4 Pax             €110 pp

6 Pax              €90 pp

7 Pax              €90 pp

5 Pax             €110 pp

6 Pax             €105 pp

7 Pax             €105 pp

1 Pax             €158 pp

2 Pax             €110 pp

3 Pax             €110 pp

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