1 Day Tour Mombasa City

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Daily Tour

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Overview

Mombasa Kenya Day Tour
This 1 day tour Mombasa city takes you to the historical and highlights of Mombasa. Pick will be from your Mombasa or Diani hotels. You will have an informative guide who will share lots of information.

One of the highlights of Mombasa is Fort Jesus, a magnificent fortress built by the Portuguese in the 16th century. Its imposing architecture and strategic location overlooking the Indian Ocean make it a must-visit attraction. Inside the fort, visitors can delve into Mombasa’s rich past through the museum’s exhibits, which showcase artifacts, weaponry, and informative displays about the city’s history as a trading hub.

The city’s Old Town is a treasure trove of cultural heritage. Its narrow alleys are adorned with Swahili-style architecture, ornate wooden doors, and bustling markets. To experience the city’s diverse wildlife, a visit to Haller Park is a must. This transformed quarry is now a wildlife sanctuary, home to giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species. Nature enthusiasts can embark on guided nature walks, observing the flora and fauna while learning about conservation efforts in the area.

Mombasa’s stunning beaches are a major draw for tourists seeking relaxation and natural beauty.

No visit to Mombasa would be complete without sampling the tantalizing Swahili cuisine. From aromatic spices to fresh seafood delicacies, Mombasa offers a culinary experience like no other.

Highlights

Fort Jesus
Haller Park
Elephant Tusk

Itinerary

Detailed Program

Join us on a city tour of Mombasa and discover the historic city of Mombasa with its beautiful architecture.

Taste the atmosphere of the past and get to know the different cultural influences of Mombasa.

In this lively port city you will find a mixture of African tribes, but also Arabs, Indians and Europeans.

Fort Jesus

During the city tour you will visit (optional, entrance fee to be paid on site) Fort Jesus, a Portuguese settlement from 1593, with the second largest museum in Kenya. Stroll through the narrow streets and taste the atmosphere of days gone by. You will see houses with beautiful wooden frames and doors. Take a walk through “Old Town” with a guide. See how a cargo boat is unloaded with manpower in the old Dhow harbor of Mombasa.

During the city tour, you will of course visit the local market, where exotic fruits and vegetables are for sale. Admire the huge elephant tusks on Moi Avenue, which served as an arch of honor for Princes Margret during her state visit in 1952.

Leaving the island of Mombasa, you will visit Akamba woodcarving factory. Connect with the locals, and learn more about the culture and the work they do. After you have seen these people at work and have a chat, you can also visit the store and possibly buy wood carvings.

You can have lunch in the Tamarind restaurant.

Haller Park

After lunch you will be taken to Haller Park where you will see various animal species. This nature park belonged to the “Bamburi Cement Factory”. The Swiss agricultural expert Rene Haller turned it into a beautiful park. He has shown that it is possible to bring a dead stone desert to life

Included/Excluded

Safari in a private air condition van.
Unlimited water.
Guide
Entrance Fees in Fort Jesus.
Lunch for guest going for a full day tour.

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FAQs

Oranje safari is a well-reputed company in Kenya with a wealth of experience in the travel industry spanning close to 20 years. Considering the tour operator does not have its own accommodations, the advice given on safari accommodations will never be biased. Oranje's exclusive safari collects a small deposit via secured Visa or Mastercard to secure the booking and payment of the full amount just days before the safari, reducing the fear of losing your money and giving our customers peace of mind. We are members of KATO.

We highly recommend a minimum safari with an overnight stay. The best is to pre-book your safari from your country and end with a beach stay. To have a more relaxed safari, stay two nights in the same accommodation if you are going on a safari holiday because the game drives entail early starts where you might not even have time to enjoy the luxuries of the accommodations you are staying in. A safari will always depend on your budget and the desired days of stay. Oranje Exclusive Safaris recommends 4 days and above for a safari within East Africa (Kenya). For Family Safaris, Oranje Safaris recommend more than 7 days and above for great experiences with a beach extension to relax.

As a leading tour operator offering exclusive high-end safaris in Kenya, we regularly receive payments from all over the world. Customer payment is secure because you can pay with Visa, MasterCard, or American Express. As a Kato Member we are bonded by Kato member scheme. The KATO Bond Scheme is therefore intended to be a form of "financial guarantee" to cushion the business associates of KATO members against the possible loss of monies paid to a KATO member who is facing involuntary liquidation

For the comfort of the parents’ children below 5 might be advisable for shorter safaris close to the beach Hotels or spending more nights in one lodge or safari camp. Children tend to become tired quickly, and the long bumpy roads are extremely uncomfortable for children.

On safari, you will be driving around to spot different animals; this is called a game drive. When booking your safari, your core interest is to know how many game drives you will be having and for how long, because that determines the chance you have of spotting animals. We can never guarantee the animals you will spot, but our professional driver guides will do their level best for you to see a lot of wildlife.

The best time to visit Kenya depends on what you want to do. Kenya is divided by the equator and is characterized by a tropical climate. We are luck to have 12hours of son and 12 hours of Darkness the whole year.
The weather in Kenya is often ideal, although the coast can be very humid and there are hot, desert-like conditions around Lake Magadi and in the northern areas of the country around Lake Turkana.
During the coolest months of June, July, and August, temperatures in Nairobi are around 60 °F, which can drop to about 50 °F in the Aberdare region and Mount Kenya.
Short rains: November to December It rarely rains all day. Short, heavy rainfalls are usually replaced by sunny periods, which makes this time in Kenya very pleasant.

Safari wear should be comfortable and casual. Evenings and early mornings can be chilly, so warm sweaters are recommended. Low-heeled, comfortable sports or trekking shoes are the most suitable walking shoes, should you intend to join any walking safaris.
We recommend you bring warm clothes, including a fleece or light wool sweater and socks, apart from the normal safari gear. During the day, it can get quite hot, so do not forget sunglasses and a high-factor sunscreen, as well as a sun hat with a small brim.
Due to the limited space in the light aircraft, we advise you to keep your luggage to a minimum. We suggest you pack your luggage into a small, soft bag weighing no more than 15 kg, the luggage limit for local flights issued by the airlines.

Safari’s cost is expensive because you get the total cost for the 4x4 Land Cruiser, park entrance fees, fuel, driver’s allowance, accommodations, drinks in the 4x4, all meals, etc. These costs are paid to us, and we pay for the accommodations.
We work with deeply knowledgeable, experienced driver guides, whom we pay well to ensure we retain them.
The lodges and camps we work with cost more because maintaining the high standard costs a lot more in the parks than in towns or cities. Lodges located inside the parks pay equally for Kenya's wildlife services.

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