The city is located on Mombasa Island, which is separated from the mainland by two creeks: Tudor Creek and Kilindini Harbour. The island is connected to the mainland to the north by the Nyali Bridge, to the south by the Likoni Ferry and to the west by the Makupa Causeway, alongside which runs the Kenya-Uganda Railway. The port serves both Kenya and countries of the interior,linking them to the Ocean. The city is served by Moi International Airport located in the northwest mainland suburb of Chaani, northwest of Changamwe area.
The city is mainly occupied by the Muslim Mijikenda/Swahili people. Over the centuries, there have been many immigrants and traders who settled in Mombasa, particularly from Iran, the Middle East, Somalia and the Indian sub-continent, who came mainly as traders and skilled craftsmen.
Traditional dress for the Swahili women is a brightly coloured, printed cotton sheet called a kanga, which may have inspirational slogans printed on it. Muslim women wear a covering known as a bui bui, that is traditionally black, along with a head covering called a hijaab, and sometimes wear a veil called a nikab. Men wear a type of sarong, which is coloured in bright bands, called a kikoi.
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
- THE MOMBASA CITY TOUR
- THE SHIMBA HILLS
- DOLPHIN TRACKING TOURS
- TAMARIND EVENING DHOW DINNER
- HALLER PARK
- TSAVO EAST & WEST NATIONAL PARKS
- AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
- ARABUKO SOKOKE NATURE FOREST – WATAMU
- GEDE RUINS – MALINDI
- MALINDI SAFARI
In Addition you may request for a safari to the rest of the parks by air or by road.
Facts about Mombasa:
2nd largest city in Kenya Located in the Coastal Province now Mombasa County
In an area of
Area - City 295 km2 (113.9 sq mi)
- Land 230 km2 (88.8 sq mi)
- Water 65 km2 (25.1 sq mi)
Elevation 50 m (164 ft)
Population (2009)[citation needed]- City 939,370 -
Density 3,184/km2 (8,246.5/sq mi) - Urban 939,370
Time zone EAT (UTC+3)
Pick up from your Hotel at 06.30am and drive South of Mombasa.
You will drive through the beautiful Landscape covered with mango trees, coconut trees, and cashew nut trees. Bananas, maize and cassava are among the staple crops cultivated in the area.
You will be met on arrival at Shimoni Jetty by the Wasini staff and transferred to the Wasini Dhow for a full day excursion with a possibility of spotting the Dolphins.
At Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park , you will be allowed to enjoy diving and Snorkelling or relax on the same Dhow.
The park is noted for its Multi-hued Coral gardens. The Coral Reefs stretch for about 4 km from Mpunguti Islands to the tiny coral Island of Kisite Itself. In addition there are more than 25 species of fish, providing divers with an incredible sight.Sail to Wasini Restaurant on the Wasini Island, for a Superb Swahili Seafood Lunch. Afternoon guided Village walk may be available next to Nature. Do not miss the Marine Theme boutique where you will be able to buy souvenirs.
Depart about 4.00PM and transfer back to your Hotel
END OF OUR SERVICES.
Cost is USD130 per person
see video on you tube dolphin tracking in the Indian Ocean
DAY 1,
Pick up from Nyali Beach at 6.30 and drive about 100km in the direction of Nairobi.
Enter the famous Tsavo National Park (11,000 sq, km), began around the turn of the century when the Kenya – Uganda railway and Tsavo bridge were built.
It was then that this territory was declared to be a National Park because of its abundance of wildlife.
Tsavo is well known for its population of red elephant, Buffaloes, Zebras, Giraffes, Warthogs, Waterbucks, Ostrich, Impalas and Gazelles may be seen.
Occasionally Lions and Cheetahs may be seen.
Aquatic birds will be seen at Aruba dam.
Lunch at Voi Safari Lodge overlooking a nearby waterhole with photohide offering a good opportunity for photograph, a buffet lunch will be served.
After lunch drive to Tsavo West with game drives enroute. Dinner and overnight at Severin Safari Camp.
DAY 2
Early morning game drive before breakfast with a visit to Mzima Springs where thousands gallons of water flow every day from the nearby volcanic Chyulu Hills.
Hippos, Fish and Crocodiles could be seen from a sunken underwater observatory Tank
before breakfast.
Further gamedrives after lunch, Buffaloes, Cheetah, Leopards, grevy’s Zebra, reticulated Giraffe, Elands, Oryx and the long necked Gerenuk, Elephant, Lions and other game could be seen.
Lunch at Severin Safari Camp and drive to Mombasa arriving in the evening.
END OF SERVICE AND A MEMORABLE SAFARI
2 DAYS TSAVO EAST NATIONAL PARK
DAY 1
Pick up at 6.00a.m from your hotel and drive about 100km along the Tarmac road in the direction of Nairobi.
Enter the Famous Tsavo National Park, which began around the turn of the century when the Kenya-Uganda Railway and Tsavo Bridge were built.
It was then that this territory was declared to be a national Park because of its abundance of Wildlife.
Tsavo is well known for its population of Red Elephants, Buffaloes, Zebras, Giraffes, Warthogs, Waterbucks, Ostrich, Impalas and Many types of Gazelles.
Occasionally Lions and Cheetahs may be seen.
Aquatic birds will be seen at Aruba. A wide variety of animals are usually in the Vicinity of the dam offering a good opportunity for Photographs.
Lunch at Voi Safari Lodge. Further game drives after lunch.
Dinner and overnight the Voi Safari Lodge.
DAY 2
Early morning game drives before breakfast. Breakfast and then check out then have further game drives en route for lunch.
Lunch at Voi Safari Lodge and depart with game drives en route, arriving Mombasa early evening, you will be transferred to your hotel or ship
END OF OUR SERVICES AND A MEMORABLE SAFARI
DAY 1
Pick up at 6.00a.m from hotel drive about 100km along the Tarmac road in the direction of Nairobi. Enter the Famous Tsavo National Park, which began around the turn of the century when the Kenya-Uganda Railway and Tsavo Bridge were built.
It was then that this territory was declared to be a national Park because of its abundance of Wildlife.
Tsavo is well known for its population of Red Elephants, Buffaloes, Zebras, Giraffes, Warthogs, Waterbucks, Ostrich, Impalas and Many types of Gazelles.
Occasionally Lions and Cheetahs may be seen.
Aquatic birds will be seen at Aruba. A wide variety of animals are usually in the Vicinity of the Dam offering a good opportunity for Photographs.
Lunch
Proceed to Amboseli arriving in the evening.
Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge / Kibo Safari Camp or similar
DAY 2
Early morning game drive in Amboseli National Park.
Elephants, Lions, Buffaloes, Wildebeests and different species of birds could be seen with the background of Africa’s highest Mt. Mountain.
Further game drives after breakfast enroute to Tsavo West National Park arriving in time for lunch.
Afternoon at leisure.
Evening game drive in search for the lions, leopards, Elephants among other wildlife.
Dinner and Overnight at Kilaguni Serena Lodge / Ngulia Safari Lodge or Similar
