Kenya Wild Safari

Mombasa is the second largest city in Kenya. This busy city is located on an island in the Indian Ocean, off the coast of Kenya, and is connected to the Kenyan mainland by several bridges. Traditional Arab Dhows and modern ferries transport residents and tourists from Mombasa to the nearby mainland harbor. You can enjoy a ride around the harbor on your Kenya Wild Safari.

As a port city, Mombasa has a mixture of cultures, with people of many communities living on this busy island. A center of trade and commerce Mombasa has many markets where tourists can enjoy shopping for traditional African crafts and textiles. There are mosques, churches and temples in Mombasa, where people of different faiths congregate. See the harmony of Mombasa on your Kenya Wild Safari.

Tourist Attractions in Mombasa

Fort Jesus: Built by the Portuguese in the 16th century this impressive fort was the site of a battle between the Shirazi Arabs and the Portuguese colonialists. Their struggle continues for several centuries and Fort Jesus bears the marks of these pitched battles of historic times. The museum at Fort Jesus has relics of the slave trade including torture rooms and prison cells.

Old Town: An area of narrow streets and busy shops, the old is a predominantly Muslim area and is characterized by Arab architecture and curios shops, where you can browse on your Kenya Wild Safari.

Mombasa Tusks: These large intersecting tusks mark the entrance to Mombasa town and also form the shape of the letter M for Mombasa. The ceremonial arch was built to celebrate the visit of Queen Elizabeth in 1952, when she visited the town on her Kenya Safari.

Mamba Village: Located in Nyali, this is the largest Crocodile farm in East Africa. Tourists can See a film on crocodiles, take a tour of the form and see the crocodile fight over the meals during feeding time. The restaurant at Mamba village is another attraction with crocodile meat as the highlight of the menu.

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