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Mombasa
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Mombasa City Tour
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Mombasa by Night & Dinner in the
Castle |
Mamba Village
Tamarind Evening Dhow
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Ngomongo Cultural Tour |
Nature Haller Park
1 days Wasini Island and Kisite
Mpunguti
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Mombasa
City Tour
The tour presents
some of the best highlights of this
colorful old city.
Your
tour will visit the bustling fruit
and vegetable market, which has been
in operation since colonial days. As
you wander the streets of the Old
Arab Town, you will see the
i ntricate hand carved doors, and
balconies hanging over the narrow
streets, unchanged for hundreds of
years. Protecting the harbor stands
Fort Jesus which was built by the
Portuguese over 400 years ago to
protect their interest in East
Africa against Omani Arabs. See how
it went from a fort to a prison, to
a tourist attraction. Walk under the
famous elephant tusks on Moi Avenue,
which you probably have seen in
those old African adventure movies.
Finally we visit the Akamba wood
carvers center. Here you can
purchase a fine hand carved African
memento. A short excursion full of
culture, history and not to be
missed. For the photographer,
sights and opportunities for great
photos abound.
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Mamba Village Afternoon Visit
Mamba
Village hosts Africa's largest
 Crocodile Farm. Your visit will
coincide with feeding time at
5:00pm.This one is great for the
kids. This trip will also include
the beautiful botanical in this
area. Nature in all her glory with
the assistance of man, presents
breathtaking views. Great places to
take pictures to send back home or
just to put on the mantle. Take a
picture with the flora and fauna as
the background. It is just
beautiful!
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Mombasa by Night & Dinner in the
Castle
The enjoyment and
romance begins when you are picked
up from your hotel at 5:30pm. The
exciting itinerary begins with
atmospheric Dhow Sundowner Cruise
which offers an outstanding view of
the Old Port from the water. After
docking our guide will lead you on
walk
through
the historic Old Town to the 400
year old fortress of Fort Jesus.
Built by the Portuguese as a
stronghold at the entrance to the
harbour, the ancient fort is a
stunning example of 16th century
military architecture that has
survived centuries of attack and
conquest. Here you will be welcomed
by Portuguese and Arab fire-bearers
before witnessing a dazzling sound
and light show that is followed by a
sumptuous dinner served alfresco
within the ramparts of the Fort for
a truly unforgetable dining
experience. After this memorable
experience of lifetime you will be
taken back to your hotel.
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Tamarind Evening Dhow
Spend
the evening aboard a traditional
Arab Dhow. Music,
 romance and fine
food. As the dhow leisurely cruises
in old Mombasa harbour past peaceful
creeks flowing from the island you
will dine on a sumptuous seafood
meal. Later you can dance under the
stars. The black African night, the
stars as you have never seen them,
music, and the sound of water
against the dhow sets the mood for
romance. As you cruise you can
almost sense bygone time when life
went at a much slower pace. Don't
miss this one; it is the gem in the
crown of any safari.
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Ngomongo Cultural Tour
For centuries there
existed a thriving culture and
society in East Africa. This society
was a mix of Arab and native peoples
cultures. Then people from Europe
came into this part of the world and
put their mark on it. For several
centuries their
influence only went a short distance
inland from the settlements along
the coast. During the 19th century
(1800's) the people from Europe came
in force and pushe d into the heart
of Africa, and changed it forever.
Ngomongo Cultural Center is a look
back in time in miniature of tribal
life and community groundings. Here
you are able to get a glimpse of the
lifestyle and cultures that existed
for centuries before “civilization"
came to Africa. Different
traditional tribal huts are set up
in this themed village, with peoples
from the different tribes portraying
their ancestors. Watch and even
participate in different food
preparation, its hard work, and no
labor saving devices here. You are
in for a surprise when you sample
the local brews. Enjoy, marvel or
participate in the various tribal
dances, nothing to stop you from
having a great time. As a matter of
fact they will encourage you to join
in. but then as all good things,
they all have to come to an end.
Hope that you brought along your
camera, for the photo opportunities
are plentiful. The memories will
last a lifetime.
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Haller Park
This
is an afternoon trip, headed just
outside of the city. Here is an
example of how a wasteland and
Bamburi stone quarry has been
reclaimed and made an attraction. An
abundance of wildlife and birds
resides in and amongst the Casuarina
trees. Here you will see eland,
buffalo, crocodiles and many
reptiles. Majestic crowned cranes
inhabit the area, and add beauty and
grace to the area. At the end of the
trip you will visit the commercial
aquaculture in the area. Now that
should be something to see and
learn.
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1 Day Wasini Island and Kistime
Mpunguti
The day starts
early as you head south towards
Tanzania. On the drive south you
pass through the lush coconut and
cashew plantations. Here we have
plantations that have thrived since
the early days of settlement along
the coast. As you drive by look at
the coconut trees and you will see
foot holds carved into the trunks.
There are some trees as high as 60
feet or more. Imagine how many years
these trees have been climbed for
their bounty. Soon y ou will pass
through the colorful villages of the
Digo Peoples. When you reach you
destination of Shimoni “the place of
the cave” you will board a motorized
dhow to Kisite. Now the best part of
the journey begins as you sail
through an enchanting seascape of
islands set in a pristine sea of
unbelievable blue. During this
journey it is possible to spot
dolphins. Then you arrive at Kisite
Marine Park, an underwater park. It
is here that underwater splendors
await you. In the shallow warm water
that surround Kisite Island the
water abounds with marine life. Here
you can snorkel and marvel at the
incredible variety of marine life.
Scuba Divers can explore a number of
excellent dive sites in the coral
reefs. There is an astounding amount
of and variety of marine life at all
levels of the reefs. To top off the
trip, sumptuous Swahili style
seafood lunch is served at Wasini
island restaurant. After lunch when
you have had your fill we visit a
traditional Muslim village before
retuning back to Mombasa in the late
afternoon. Do not forget your
snorkel and bathing suit, and
underwater camera if you have one.
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