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Fort Jesus
Fort Jesus is Mombasa’s most popular tourist attraction. The fort located along the coastline near the old town is a monumental piece of architecture that was built in the 16th century by the Portuguese.

The fort has a museum that displays various artefacts from the era where Mombasa served as a transit point for the slave trade and commodities and which enjoyed regular visits by seafarers and the likes.
It’s interior comprises of torture rooms and prison cells where slaves were kept in captivity before being traded.

Weapons such as canons, which were used to defend the fort from invading foreigners as well as rioting locals can be seen both inside and outside of the fort. The fort opens it’s doors for viewing in the morning and closes at dusk.

Tamarind Evening Dhow
Guests are picked from there hotels for an evening cruise aboard a traditional dhow and enjoy the perfect combination of good food, music and romantic atmosphere on this leisurely cruise in Mombasa’s old harbor.

Highlights include a sumptuous seafood meal, dancing under the stars and a gentle sail past the peaceful creeks of Mombasa Island.

Bamburi Nature Trail
The Bamburi nature trail is the largest animal sanctuary in Mombasa. Located in Bamburi next to the cement factory, the nature trail boasts an enormous variety of animals, reptiles, insects and botanical gardens. Walking along the trail is the ideal way to look at the various animals and on many occasions holding or feeding a reptile such as a snake is allowed under a close supervision of a guide. Educational videos are also shown with emphasis on the history and continuous improvement of the trail. Previously a barren piece of land through reforestation and conservation efforts and is now a habitat for a large number of flora and fauna species. Have a chance of a lifetime to witness this extra ordinary friendship between a hippo and a 130 years old tortoise that has thrilled and baffled scientists and visitors alike.

Gedi Ruins Malindi
On the North Cost of Mombasa towards the town of Malindi lays one of the most pre-historic ruins found in Mombasa called the Gedi ruins. Gedi was a small town built entirely from rocks and stones which was inhabited by a few thousand Swahili people and ruled by a very rich sultan. This ruins date back from the 15th century and through careful preservation most of the original foundations can be seen today.

A well informed and educated guide gives a tour of the ruins. The ruins are designated as a National Museum by law and their preservation are a direct reflection of the commitment of the Government to uphold the country’s cultural and historic background.

Watamu Marine National Park is possibly the finest Marine National Park in Kenya. The coral gardens are merely 300 meters from the shore and are home to a vast number of fish (over 600 species) and other weird and wonderful sea-creatures.

There are approximately 600 species of fish in the Marine Park, 110 species of stony coral and countless invertebrates, crustacea and molluscs.
Water temperatures vary from 20-30 degrees Celsius depending on the season, the coldest being June-October and the warmest being from December to May. It is easy to spend 4 or 5 hours marveling at the wonders of the sea!!

Watamu has a number of resident expert guides who will be able to name many of the fish and corals encountered during your snorkeling.
As well as the main Coral Gardens there are countless other interesting places to snorkel in the park, especially for the confident and intrepid snorkeler.
The Larder, where shoals of pickhandle barracuda (Sphyraena jello) are sometimes encountered.
Turtle Reef, although a bit deep, may show a turtle or two, as will The Pothole which sits on the inner edge of the main, seaward reef.
Scuba diving can be arranged at Ocean Sports Hotel.