The Hidden Gems of Mombasa Tour: 4 Spellbinding places to Visit.
Whether you want to relax along the white sandy beaches?
Or you are interested in exploring and discovering the hidden gems of Mombasa?
This great town has it all and at a reasonable price too!
Mombasa is located along the coastal area of Kenya.
It offers an array of stunning scenery and has some of the friendliest people in the world!
The town has a rich history and vibrant culture of Swahili and Arabs.
Let’s dive in!
- Visit Haller Park
This is a nature park located in Bamburi.
It’s the transformation of a quarry wasteland into an ecological area.
It’s a sanctuary for the Monkeys, Hippopotamus, giraffes, Aldabra tortoise, and more.
It serves as a recreation spot for tourists and locals.
You can stroll in the beautiful gardens, take in the scenery, feed the giraffes, and get up close with various animals at Haller Park.
2. Explore Fort Jesus
You can explore Fort Jesus, which was built in the 16th Century by the Portuguese.
The Fort Jesus was built to protect the town from invaders.
It’s now a museum, and you will go down memory lane.
You will get to know about the slave trade era and the rich history of Kenya.
The building was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and is well preserved.
It’s an excellent example of 16th Portuguese military fortification and a landmark in this type of construction history.
3. Wasini Island
What tickles your fancy? Do you dream of swimming with dolphins? Or are you interested in exploring the downtown area in search of museums or boutiques? Or perhaps you are a foodie?
Whatever your preferences, you will find it at Wasini Island.
There are numerous activities you can do at Wasini Island. You can sail on a dhow, go swimming with dolphins or snorkeling…
You can also decide to spice things up by getting to know the history by visiting the Shimoni caves. The Arabs used the caves during the slave trade era.
Are you interested in the local culture? You can visit the Swahili villages and enjoy the delicious meals in Wasini Village.
Your choices are endless, so are the adventures to come!
4. Dine at Ali Barbour’s Cave Restaurant
If you are a fine dining lover while enjoying beautiful scenery under a magical candlelight cave, you will enjoy visiting Ali Barbour Cave Restaurant.
The restaurant is named after the famous folk tale Alibaba and the Forty Thieves.
It’s thought to be 120,000 to 180,000 years old.
The natural coral cave compromises a series of interlinking chambers of up to 10 m below ground level, opened to the sky.
Dinning at the restaurant gazing at the starry night sky, set the mood for romantic fine dining.
The place is world-renowned and offers a large mouthwatering seafood menu and quality wine lists. The restaurant offers free pickup and drops off to hotels around Diani Beach.
So that’s my list of the four most fascinating places to visit in Mombasa.