Mombasa: Mombasa City Tour, Haller park and Fort Jesus

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ID: GYG822160-1307062
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Country: Kenya

Duration: 1 days


Description

Discover the city of Mombasa on a guided tour. Visit the Fort Jesus, explore the Old Town, see the elephant tusks, and visit Haller Park. Enjoy a local lunch and sample some of the local cuisine.
Explore the history and culture of Mombasa on a guided tour. Visit the Fort Jesus, walk through the narrow streets of the Old Town, and see the elephant tusks. Enjoy a local lunch and visit the Haller Park.

Start your tour with a pickup from your hotel and head to the Fort Jesus. This is Mombasa's oldest museum and it depicts the culture and the origin of the local people, mentioning the origin of Swahili. With a guide, trace the historical pattern leading to the influence of the sultans.

In addition, learn the culture of the local people through different exhibitions. Enjoy a walk in the narrow streets of the Mombasa Old Town, passing through the famous fish market before driving to see the elephant tusks as a monument of the ancient (now illegal) ivory trade.

After, walk in the market with lunch at a local restaurant to sample the local cuisine. After lunch, be taken to the Haller Park. This is not a zoo but a free-roaming animal sanctuary born out of the idea to conserve a big old vast former cement quarry.

See lots of animals and depending on your excitement, spend between 2 and 3 hours here. After, be dropped back to your hotel.

Highlights

  • Learn about the culture and history of the local people at Fort Jesus
  • Explore the narrow streets of Mombasa's Old Town and visit the fish market
  • See the elephant tusks, a monument to the ancient ivory trade, and the market
  • Enjoy a local lunch and sample some of the local cuisine in the city
  • Visit Haller Park, a free-roaming animal sanctuary in a former cement quarry

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes and light clothing
Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect from the sun
Carry water to stay hydrated
Be prepared for a moderate amount of walking
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.