MOMBASA FREE CITY WALKING TOUR..

Walk through the city center towards the historical old town of Kibokoni where you will find the famous Fort Jesus Museum. Find out how this building was designed by the Italian architect Giovanni Battista and was built between 1593 and 1596 by the order of King Philip of Portugal to guard the old port of Mombasa.

Learn everything there is to be learned about Mombasa and how it evolved. After that, pass the Mombasa Club, Africa Hotel, Mandhry Mosque, Government Square, entering the Old Port and continuing towards the Old Spice Market. Walk past the old colonial houses and mosques as you discover the culture and origins of the city. Stop for lunch at one of the best restaurants in town, where you can enjoy 1 dish of seafood or biryani - a Swahili delicacy.

After lunch, take a walk along Mama Ngina to admire the scenic views of where the Mombasa Island ends and the ocean begins. See the Likoni Ferry channel which connects the North to the South Coast, then stop at the famous Pembe za Ndovu Elephant Tusk sculpture which can be found on the back of the local currency. Find out how this sculpture represents how Mombasa historical symbolised the gateway to the Arab ivory trade. Stop here to take photos or do a little shopping.

Later in the afternoon, head over to Haller Park in time to feed the giraffes. Discover how a barren landscape of disused limestone quarries was convereted into a vibrant and diverse ecosystem of forest, grasslands, and ponds. Currently, Haller Park plays host to a variety of wildlife including hippos, giraffes, buffalos, and antelopes as well as smaller mammals and birds. The Park consists of a Game Sanctuary, Reptile Park, small demonstration Fish Farm area, Palm Garden, Crocodile pens and a giraffe viewing platform.

Choose to explore Haller Park or continue on Akamba Handicraft market, which is the local association of handicraft artisans that manages the production and sale of wooden carvings and other souvenirs in Mombasa.

PLACES TO VISIT WITHIN MOMBASA.

✓Fort Jesus Mombasa.
✓Haller park.
✓Mamba Village.
✓Mombasa Old town.
✓Spice market and see all natural spices.
✓Elephant tusk's a symbol of Mombasa.
✓Hindu temple.
✓Mama Ngina Sea front park.
✓Mombasa local food and also street food.
✓Wasini marine park.
✓Kisite mpunguti marine park
✓Tamarind dhow dinner.
✓Mombasa marine park.
✓Cultural village.
✓Kamba carving centre.
✓Game drives in Shimba hills.
✓Shimoni caves.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
✓All parks and museums entry fees are paid electronically.
✓Transportation is through a taxi/cabs.
✓Food sampling in the city streets is payable in cash.
✓The guest pay entrance fees of parks and museums for the guide.