5 DAYS PRIDEINN FLAMING BEACH RESORT PACKAGE WITH SGR JAN - JULY

MOMBASA HOLIDAY

Mombasa is a fabulous city. At one level, it’s an incredible destination for its own sake. It’s a dynamic Swahili city filled with fascinating architecture, friendly people and some first-rate attractions. But it’s also a gateway town for Kenya’s south coast beaches. And it’s a good place from which to launch excursions to the safari parks and reserves of the country’s southeast. Here is our guide to the best places to visit in Mombasa and nearby.

1.       Tamarid Dhow cruise

Take a cruise around Mombasa old town while you enjoy a tantalizing seafood meal

A magical way to wind up your day!!

The Tamarind dhow cruise is an invitation to drift along the Tudor creek to a quiet spot where the dhow moors. Enjoy unrivalled views of the twinkling lights of Mombasa as the starlit skies provide idyllic surroundings; savor a delicious freshly prepared seafood dinner prepared meticulously in Swahili style for you.

Onboard the resident band offers a wide choice of dance music, from the latest hits to the golden oldies

These boats used to trade cargo along Kenya's coast onto the Arab states. They have been refurbished as floating restaurants retaining the traditional aspects. They're now moored at the Mombasa Tamarind jetty. Nawalkilkher sails daily except Sunday, day and evening. Private charters can be organised for Sunday.

Nawalilkher is available for private bookings and can seat up to 7-pax, leaving plenty of room for dancing on the night cocktails. The dhow can also hold cocktail parties for up to 100 people. Babulkher has a capacity of 55 pax for dinner and 70 pax for cocktails and is also available for exclusive hire

Highlights:

Habour tour; admire city sights lit up at night

Welcome “Dawa”

Seafood dinner

Entertainment

Evening experience aboard an Arabian-style boat known as a Dhow

1.       Mombasa Dhow cruise

Experience Mombasa from the water, sighting iconic buildings while learning about the history and culture. Sail on a handmade wooden dhow through the Mombasa Channel, enjoying sunset while snacking on cassava crisps and madafu. Learn and gain insights from the local boat captains.

A unique way to view Mombasa and learn about the fascinating town. A great way to bond as a group and have a fab time doing so. Sit back, relax and take in the moment.

This trip is available any time of the year. Would recommend evening sails to experience the spectacular sunset though.

T4P will discuss the best place for you to embark the dhow dependent on your location. Depending on the purpose of the dhow ride; learning, group bonding, celebration etc. T4P and Mombasa Dhow will plan the ideal trip for you!

2.      Mombasa Full Day Tour

Make the most of your time at shore when you book this full-day sightseeing tour of Mombasa’s highlights. Alongside a private guide, visit the top highlights of the city including the Fort Jesus Historical Museum, the old town, and the Mombasa Tusks. You also enjoy a cultural experience with a walk through a local market and shopping at a handicrafts store.

3.       FORT JESUS

Fort Jesus is a fort located on Mombasa Island. Designed by the Italian architect Giovanni Battista Cairati, it was built between 1593 and 1596 by order of King Felipe II of Spain, who also reigned as King Filipe I of Portugal and the Algarves, to guard the Old Port of Mombasa.

Fort Jesus Entry Fee is 1200 Ksh for non- resident Adults, then 600 Ksh for a non-resident child, Ksh 400 for East African Adults, 200 Ksh for the East African Child, 200 ksh for Kenya Citizen adults and 100Ksh for Kenya Citizen Child.

4.       HALLER PARK

Haller Park is a nature park in Bamburi, Mombasa, on the Kenyan coast. It is the transformation of a quarry wasteland into an ecological area. Haller Park holds a variety of plant and animal species which serve as a recreation spot for tourists and locals.

Visitors interested in visiting Haller gate will park entrance fees of Ksh 1,400 for foreign non-residents, Ksh 600 for foreign non-resident children, Ksh 500 adults East African residents and Ksh 200 children East African residents.

5.       WILD WATER

Discover the exciting attractions at Wild Waters Kenya, Mombasa's premier Waterpark.

The park features 15 unique water activities, including a large lazy river that promises relaxation and fun.

Experience the beautiful coastal sunshine at Wild Waters, the only family entertainment centre of its kind in Kenya! The park features a full day of fun for the entire family – whether you take a thrilling plunge down the waterslides, or just relax and float around the lazy river… there is something for everyone.

Charges

Resident Sliders (over 2yrs)         Kshs 1,700

Non Resident Sliders (over 2yrs) Kshs 1,900

Non-Sliders/ Non-Swimmers (over 2yrs) Kshs 400

6.       MAMBA VILLAGE

Mamba Village Centre in Nyali is East Africa's largest crocodile farm. Visitors can learn about the life cycle and behavior of these fascinating amphibians, and the center also offers horseback riding and a botanical garden with an aquarium.

Orchids and aquatic plants are the specialty, but the gardens also display carnivorous species. A highlight for many visitors is watching the crocodiles fight for tasty morsels during feeding time. Carnivores will love the restaurant, which specializes in game meat such as crocodile, ostrich, and zebra.

The entrance fee to Mamba Village Centre in Mombasa, Kenya is Ksh 200 for Kenyan citizens and Ksh 1,000 for foreigners.

7.      SPICE MARKET VISIT

East Africa’s Indian Ocean coastline grew wealthy on the medieval trade in spices, and that legacy lives on today in the region’s buildings and multicultural population. For the full sensory overload, and for evidence that spices still pervade everyday life here in Mombasa, visit the fabulous spice market. Vocal salespeople hawk pyramids of cardamom, nutmeg, cloves, pepper, turmeric and all manner of curry powders to provide a riot of color, noise and fragrance, while street food vendors make use of the spices just outside the market’s walls. The spice market lies just west of the Old Town, along Nehru and Langoni Roads. It’s one of the best places to visit in Mombasa.