Mombasa Attractions
Mombasa, with a population of over 650,000, is the second largest city on the coast of Kenya. The diverse population in Mombasa ranges from African to British, Omanis, Indian and Chinese.
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Fort Jesus
The late 16th C Italian style Fort Jesus is Mombasa's most popular tourist attraction. Uniquely built in the shape of a man, the fort guarded Mombasa beach and defend against attacks from the sea.
Mombasa Go-Kart
Mombasa Go-Kart offers karts with remote controlled speed for small children to drive at reduced speeds. Drivers will enjoy the 1500ft smooth concrete track. There are also off-road buggies and the opportunity to hire a Bobcat excavator to dig with. There is a family friendly restaurant with free computer games, a large garden with a playground and an area to watch the big screen for sporting events.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| Close | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 |
Mombasa Tusks
The Mombasa Tusks were built to commemorate the visit of Queen Elizabeth to the town in 1952, when she arrived in Mombasa for her Kenyan safari. They lay directly on the path from the port to the town. Ivory was considered an exquisite commodity during the time, and the tusks were meant to include the Queen and the British Empire in the town. The intersecting tusks also spell the letter "M" for Mombasa. The heart of the town is where most of the hospitals, banks, shops and markets are located.
Mosques
Mandhry Mosque, the oldest mosque in Mombasa, was completed in 1570 and features a picturesque minaret. The Basheikh Mosque allegedly dates back to around 1300 but this is not confirmed. Memon Mosque is traditional, yet modern with lofty minarets. The historic Dawoodi Bohra Mosque, built in 1902, stands on the top of a cliff with a view of the old harbor. There is also a beautiful Baluchi mosque, founded in 1875.
Other Religious Buildings
The Lord Shiva Hindu Temple, near Jamhuri Park, has an interesting sculpture garden. This impressive building is topped with an awesome gold spire. There is also the Swaminarayan Temple, on Haile Selassie Road, with ornately painted doors and paintings from Hindu mythology. The Holy Ghost Roman Catholic Cathedral use to mark the center of the city and Mombasa Memorial Cathedral, which is Anglican, boasts a silver dome.
Mombasa Surroundings
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Haller Park (Bamburi Nature Trail)
Haller Park has transformed the destruction caused by the Bamburi Portland Cement Company into a natural area. The rehabilitation project has included tree planting, gardens, and the reintroduction of animals.
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Mamba Village
Visitors can learn all about crocodiles at Mamba Village, a popular crocodile farm. Also on site are camel and horse rides, as well as a botanical garden with many interesting plants, including carnivorous species.
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Mombasa Marine Park and National Reserve
(North Coast Beaches)
Coral reefs and marine life draw divers and snorkelers to the Mombasa Marine Park and National Reserve. Tourists can also see the underwater attractions on a glass bottom boat tour.
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Shimoni and Wasini Island, Kenya
The village of Shimoni is the main gateway to Wasini Island. In the area are the Shimoni Caves, once used to hold slaves. On Wasini Island tourists can see a traditional village, Swahili ruins, and coral gardens.
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Bombolulu Workshops
Bombolulu Workshops display a variety of traditional cultural items from various tribes, including jewelry, soapstone, metal works, textiles, carvings, and much more.
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