Mombasa City Tour

Go discover Mombasa’s history visiting Akamba Handcraft village for souvenirs, the iconic Elephant Tusks, The Hindu Temple, and Fort Jesus museum in Mombasa’s old town. There are interesting places to go and activities to do in Mombasa.

Akamba Handcrafts in Mombasa

Akamba handicraft is a world of souvenirs in Mombasa best known for its beautiful work of art. Walk into the workshop and see how fine and artistic wood carvings, animal sculptures, decorative accessories, and fancy customized goods are made. No better place to buy souvenirs in Mombasa than in Akamba handicraft. Proceed to the heart of Mombasa.

Elephant Tusks Monument & Hindu Temple

Along Moi Avenue in Mombasa are four huge Elephant Tusks placed in honour of the visit of Queen Elizabeth of England when she first visited the city in 1952. This was during the colonial period. The Tusks are placed in a way that form an “M” shape which stands for Mombasa.

This is a photographic spot for any traveller visiting Mombasa. Proceed to one of the most impressive religious Hindu temples in town, a reference of great Art and Culture as displayed by its amazing decorations. Proceed to Fort Jesus Monument.

Fort Jesus & Mombasa’s Old Town

Located in the Arab old town in Mombasa, Fort Jesus Museum was once a military fortification built in 1593 to secure the safety of the Portuguese living on the East Coast of Africa. With its long history, fort Jesus is one of the most exceptional examples of the 16th century fortification and landmark in the history of this type of construction.

A visit to the fort provides a fantastic introduction to the history of Mombasa and the wars that took place between the Muslim Arabs and the Christian Europeans for control of the region.

Exclusions

✅ Gratuites and items of personal nature

✅ Travel insurance

✅ Lunch at Carnivore Restaurant

✅ Any other items not mentioned above