Mombasa City Tour with Fort Jesus, Old Town & Wildlife Sanctuary

Duration: Full Day (≈8 hours) | Start: 9:00 AM (hotel pick-up) | Type: Private or Small Group | Vehicle: Air-conditioned | Pick-up: Mombasa, Nyali, Bamburi

Why Book This Tour

UNESCO history: Guided visit of Fort Jesus Museum.
Swahili culture: Meander Old Town’s spice alleys and carved doors.
Iconic sights: Photo stop at Moi Avenue’s Elephant Tusks.
Craft mastery: Watch artisans at the Akamba Wood Carving Cooperative.
Nature escape: Gentle walk in a green wildlife sanctuary (Haller Park/Bamburi Nature Trail).
Oceanfront lunch: Seafood at Tamarind Restaurant (veg options on request).

Full-Day Itinerary

09:00 – Hotel Pick-up
Meet your guide at your hotel (exact time confirmed after booking).
Fort Jesus Museum
Explore the 16th-century fortress and museum for a fast-track primer on Mombasa’s Swahili, Portuguese, and Arab heritage.
Old Town Walking Tour
Slow-paced stroll past spice shops, verandas, carved doors, and the working harbor with traditional dhows.
Elephant Tusks on Moi Avenue
Short stop for photos at the city’s emblematic monument.
Akamba Wood Carving Cooperative
See craftsmen at work and browse fairly-priced hand-carved souvenirs.
Lunch – Tamarind Restaurant
Enjoy coastal flavors with ocean views. (Seafood set menu included; vegetarian available.)
Wildlife Sanctuary Walk – Haller Park/Bamburi Nature Trail
Peaceful trails among hippos, giraffes, tortoises, antelopes and rich birdlife in a rehabilitated quarry ecosystem.
Optional (time permitting): Brief stop at Mamba Village.
~17:00 – Hotel Drop-off
Return to your hotel after a day of culture and nature.

What’s Included

Hotel pick-up and drop-off (Mombasa, Nyali, Bamburi)
Professional English-speaking guide
Entry: Fort Jesus Museum
Entry: Haller Park / Bamburi Nature Trail
Seafood lunch at Tamarind Restaurant (set menu)
1 liter bottled drinking water per person
All local taxes and handling fees

What’s Not Included

Additional drinks at lunch
Personal purchases & souvenirs
Tips and gratuities
Entry to Mamba Village (if visited)

Know Before You Go

Dress code: Comfortable walking shoes; light, modest clothing for Old Town and religious areas.
Sun care: Hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses recommended.
Cash: Carry small cash for crafts/market stops.
Pace: Easy walking with short vehicle transfers between sites.
Accessibility: Some cobblestone/uneven surfaces in Old Town.

From UNESCO ramparts to spice-scented alleys and a serene wildlife sanctuary, this curated day captures Mombasa’s history, culture, and nature in one effortless experience.

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