One Day Mombasa City Tour from Diani Beach

One Day Mombasa City Tour from Diani Beach

Visit the Fort Jesus which was built by the Portuguese in 1593 by architecture from Goa. It later became the government prison during the British colonial period in 1947. Fort Jesus was named fort because the Portuguese were Christians and they sailed with the flag of Jesus. It was built mainly for protection and to control the harbor of Mombasa. There arose war between the Arabs and the Portuguese from 1593 - 1729 where many of them died due to starvation and yellow fever.

You will also explore the old town where you will walk along the narrow streets and visit the old harbor where you will see the old Arabic boats and one of the oldest mahindry mosque found near the old harbor. Proceed to the market where you will learn about the food spices, foods and vegetables. Meet different traders buying and selling different types of goods. Proceed for lunch at the centre of Mombasa city or by request, at a restaurant in Mombasa.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Fort Jesus Museum, Ndia Kuu, Mombasa 00200 Kenya

Here the clients learn of the history of the Fort Jesus

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Haller Park, North Coast of Mombasa along the Mombasa Malindi Road, Mombasa 80100 Kenya

Crocodiles, Giraffes,

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Old Town, Near Ndia Kuu Road, Mombasa 00200 Kenya

Narrow streets, Spice Market, Akamba Hand work

Duration: 2 hours