• Fort Jesus Museum - The day trip starts with a pick-up from your hotel or chosen location in Mombasa around 8 am. You’ll drive through the City Center towards the historic old town (Kibokoni) to visit the renowned Fort Jesus Museum. Designed by Italian Giovanni Battista and constructed between 1593 and 1596 by order of King Philip of Portugal, the fort was built to protect Mombasa’s old port.

Here, you can delve into the rich history of Mombasa and its development. Following this, a guide will lead you on a tour passing by the Mombasa Club, Africa Hotel, Mandhry Mosque, Government Square, and into the Old Port, continuing towards the Old Spice Market. As the tour progresses, you’ll walk through old colonial houses and mosques, uncovering the culture and origins of Mombasa.

Lunch will be in the old town, featuring local cuisine such as seafood, pilau, or biryani, allowing you to savor Swahili delicacies. Afterward, enjoy a scenic drive along Mama Ngina Drive, where the island meets the ocean.

Just a few meters away is the Likoni Ferry channel, connecting the North and South Coast. Finally, visit the famous Pembe za Ndovu (Elephant Tusks), a symbol of Mombasa’s historical role in the ivory trade, also depicted on the back of the 50 Ksh note. Your driver-guide will stop for a photo session, and you’ll have the opportunity to shop in the streets of Mombasa town.

• Haller Park - In the afternoon, head to Haller Park in time to feed the giraffes.

Haller Park (formerly Bamburi Nature Trail) is situated south of the Bamburi cement plant along the Mombasa/Malindi highway. Since 1971, the company has transformed barren limestone quarries into a thriving ecosystem of forests, grasslands, and ponds. Today, Haller Park is home to a variety of wildlife, including hippos, giraffes, buffalos, and antelopes, as well as smaller mammals and birds.

The park was the first to receive the United Nations Environmental Program Global 500 Roll of Honour award for its unique and ecologically sound rehabilitation efforts. It features a Game Sanctuary, Reptile Park, small demonstration Fish Farm area, Palm Garden, Crocodile pens, and a giraffe viewing platform, offering numerous attractions to educate and entertain the over 160,000 annual visitors. The park’s diverse vegetation ranges from mangrove palms and indigenous shade trees to coastal forests, many of which are rare and endangered, making it a haven for botanists. Each plant plays a crucial role in the ecosystem’s harmony.

Haller Park also provides a habitat for various animal species, from playful Vervet monkeys to graceful giraffes, and a wide array of birds including Weaver birds, Kingfishers, Storks, Herons, Egrets, Owls, Eagles, Kites, Cranes, Ibis, and Sandpipers, making it a must-visit for bird enthusiasts.

You can choose to visit Haller Park or continue to Akamba Handicraft, a local association of artisans producing and selling wooden carvings and other souvenirs in Mombasa. Tour the workshop to see the craftsmanship in action, and shop for carvings and souvenirs, which can also be shipped abroad.

After shopping, you’ll be taken back to your hotel or drop-off point in time for dinner.

• Entrance to the Fort Jesus Museum
• Private transportation
• Entrance to Haller Park Sanctuary
• Carbonated beverages
• Bottled water
• Lunch
• Services of an English speaking driver/guide

• Snacks
• Tea and coffee
• Alcoholic beverages
• Items of personal nature
• Tips & Gratuities

Experience the traditions, roots, and excitement of Mombasa.

Partake in our full-day city excursion which is a balanced blend of history and shopping! Plus, relish a complimentary seafood lunch at one of Mombasa’s oldest eateries.

You’ll have the opportunity to venture through Mombasa’s unique markets in search of your own keepsakes. Afterwards, embark on a tour of the city’s Arabic and Portuguese history and see how it shapes the vibrancy of this cosmopolitan city today. We’ll conclude our day with a visit to Haller Park.

The Park features a Game Sanctuary, Reptile Park, compact demonstration Fish Farm zone, Palm Garden, Crocodile enclosures, and a giraffe observation deck, offering an array of attractions for educating and entertaining the 160,000+ visitors the park welcomes annually. The park’s vegetation is marvelously diverse, home to mangrove palms, impressive indigenous shade trees, and coastal forests where several plant species are rare and endangered—truly a paradise for a botanist. Each plant contributes significantly to the overall equilibrium of the ecosystem.

• Kindly note that this is a walking tour.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.