Mombasa
Town Tours & Excursions
Mombasa
City Tours, Kenya
(Mombasa
is the second-largest city in Kenya. Lying next to the
Indian Ocean, it has a major port and an international
airport. The distance from Nairobi to Mombasa is 500
kilometers while the flight duration is only 45 Minutes)
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Mombasa
Half Day City Tour
On
the tour, you will visit the following historical
and cultural places: the Fort Jesus,
the Mwembe Tayari open-air
market, the local bazaars, handicraft carvers,
walk through the famous curvy alley-roads
and the business district.
Price:
60 US Dollars
Per
Person
2011
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Mombasa
Full Day City Tour
On
the tour, you will visit the following historical
and cultural places: the Fort Jesus,
the Mwembe Tayari open-air
market, the local bazaars, handicraft carvers,
walk through the famous curvy alley-roads,
the business district, Haller Park and lunch
at Tamarind Restaurant.
Price
: 145 US Dollars
Per
Person
2011
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Mamba
Village Visit (Crocodile Farm Tour)
Situated
in Nyali, is East Africa’s largest
crocodile farm. The Crocodile Farm Displays
the age, weight and length of crocodiles.
You will also see hatchlings to 5 meter
long "big daddy" - the man eating
monster, sun basking along the tropical
garden trail. At five pm. daily, the crocodiles
are fed and you can see them jump high in
the air to snap the meat. Camel
Riding, Horse Riding
& Mamba Restaurant
overlooking the crocodile pond, a unique
"a la carte" restaurant serves
game meat like crocodile and ostrich. They
also have Beautiful collection of plants
and flowers specializing in orchids and
aquatic flora. On display are carnivorous
species, marine aquarium and snakes.
Price :
90 US Dollars Per
Person
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Explore
Mombasa by Night - Dhow Cruise, Casino &
Bora Bora Club
You
will be taken to the old port and escorted
onto to an authentic Arab Dhow. As the sun
sets, you set sail into the harbor and past
Fort Jesus. The dark African night sky full
of stars, the lapping of waves against the
Dhow, truly a romantic setting if ever there
was one.
Then
as you glide past Fort Jesus you are treated
to a sound and light show that is absolutely
spectacular. After the show you will make
your landing and venture into the Fort for
supper. When supper is done and you have
had your fill, the night life begins!
Price
½ night: US Dollars 100 Per
Person
Price Full night:
US Dollars 200 Per
Person
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Tamarind
Dhow Dinner & Dance Cruise
This
evening cruise is the most renown of all
the coastal trips. An enchanting evening
of exotic seafood blended with a romantic
cruise aboard an authentic Arab Dhow around
the old port of Mombasa Town. The dhow,
Nawalilkher, was built in 1977 for trading.
At 23 meters, she is the largest dhow on
the coast.
Purchased
in 1986, she was converted for restaurant
use by her original builder Fundi Bini on
Lamu Island, under the watchful eye of Mohammed
Shalle, who is still her captain today.
An enchanting evening of exotic sea food
blended with a romantic cruise aboard an
authentic Arab Dhow.
Transportation
to and from the Tamarind Dhow to your Mombasa
North Coast Resident Hotel is included.
Price:
100 US
Dollars Per
Person
2011
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Nature
Trail Park (Haller park)
Haller
Park nature Trail started as a cement factory
in 1954. The factory obtained its raw materials
from the quarry, a fossil coral limestone
reef that lived 125,000 to 250,000 years
ago.
A
variety of game animals and birds, which
are not so easy to see, inhabit the fenced
area. Each has a function in Nature Trail's
ecosystem, and almost all of them utilize
a different feeding niche.
Price:
75
US Dollars
Per
Person
2011
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Ngomongo
Cultural Tour
For
centuries there existed a thriving culture
and society in East Africa mix of Arab and
native peoples. Ngomongo Cultural Center is
a look back in time in miniature of tribal
life and community groundings. Here you are
able to get a glimpse of the lifestyle and
cultures that existed for centuries before
“civilization" came to Africa.
Different
traditional tribal huts are set up in this
themed village, with peoples from the different
tribes portraying their ancestors. Watch and
participate in different food preparation,
sample the local brews and various tribal
dances etc.
Price:
100 US
Dollars Per
Person
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Scuba
Diving Excursion at Kisite Marine Park (75 Miles
South of Mombasa Town)
Kisite
- Mpunguti Marine Park and National Reserves
are found off the Kenyan coast, 75 miles
south of Mombasa. This Marine Park and Reserve
has been a center of discussion for European
marine biologists because of its increasing
number of new fish species and corals being
documented, and particularly because of
the marine environment still being intact.
There
are currently around 250 varieties of marine
fishes, and over 40 varieties of coral species
documented. In the Kisite - Mpunguti Marine
Park and National Reserves some of the commonly
seen fish include: large numbers of pelagic
fish, butterfly, parrot, rockcod, angel,
manta ray.
Turtles,
dolphins, reef sharks are also seen. The
pristine coral varieties are impeccable;
corals like staghorn, brain, liliac-blue,
mushroom, and lavender present unique photo
taking opportunities. The colorful beauty
of the coral, complimented by the large
number of yellow and red tuna and snappers
are unmatched.
Price:
250
US Dollars Per
Person
2011
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Kisite
Marine Park Snorkeling — Wasini Dhow
Kisite is the best and most
accessible Marine Park in Kenya. Once out
on the Indian Ocean, there are regular sightings
of dolphins, often accompanied by their
rollicking offspring. Within the Wasini
Channel, the rare hump-backed dolphins are
also often sighted. Scuba diving and fun-diving
guests often meet turtles underwater, too.
Kisite also has a fantastic variety of fishes
and coral.
Snorkeling
is done off the fringing reef of a large
rocky islet and a wonderful sand bar, which
appears out of the blue ocean at low tide.
On top of the islet, is a large colony,
in season, of noisy, nesting sooty terns.
Provided with masks and snorkels but no
fins, snorkels float above what can be compared
to a personal, gigantic, tropical aquarium.
Assistance is also provided to first timers.
Price:
135
US Dollars Per
Person
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Shimba
Hills National Reserve (Day Trip)
The
Shimba Hills National Reserve is 74 square
miles in size and access to the Park is
via Diani South Coast, 56 km from Mombasa.
The reserve is made up of both open grassland
and dense rainforest, all with stunning
views across the Indian Ocean.
This
pristine wonderland of rolling meadows and
forests of giant primeval trees harbors
a wide variety of wildlife, including some
500 elephant that favor the refreshing fruit
of the borassus palm. There are leopards
often heard but not frequently seen. The
most distinctive of the Shimba Hills National
Reserve's many species is perhaps the rare
and impressive Sable antelope,
found in the same habitats as several large
herds of buffalo.
Price :
150 US Dollars Per
Person
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Tsavo
East National Park Day Safari
The
combined area of Tsavo East and West National
Parks makes Tsavo one of the world's largest
game sanctuaries, larger than Wales in Great
Britain or Jamaica in the Caribbean. Lying
about halfway between Nairobi and Mombasa
it covers 20,812 square kilometers. Tsavo
East is larger and more arid than Tsavo West.
A
variety of animals can be seen: lions, leopard,
cheetah, zebras, giraffes, serval, antelopes,
Kongoni, lesser kudu, Oryx, Klipspringer,
Impala, Stripped Hyena, Ostriches, Gazelles,
Buffalos, Elephants and many more. As day
breaks, drive along Mombasa-Nairobi Highway
for a distance of 90 Miles/140 km entering
Tsavo East National Park through the Bachuma
gate and start your ‘Spice’ game
viewing.
Price
Per Person:
350 US Dollars
2011
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Malindi
and Gedi Tour – Full Day
Malindi
was made famous after Vasco da Gama's stop
over in 1498. In Malindi, you will see narrow
alleys in the old part of town where the old
houses have been lived in for centuries.
One
of the oldest East African churches still
stands strong; the Church of St. Francis Xavier
still stands strong across from Vasco da Gama's
pillar, where he carved the Christian cross.
Also extant is the Juma'a mosque, which was
misused as a haven for slave trading until
mid 1870's.
Price
: 250 US Dollars
Per
Person
2011
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Mwaluganje
Elephant Sanctuary (South Coast Mombasa)
Full
Day Safari
Mwaluganje
Elephant Sanctuary Full Day Safari from Mombasa
takes you to Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary
Kenya's first community Wildlife Sanctuary,
home to Kenya's big tuskers (Elephants), dry
baobab bush land, the endemic cycad palm,
blooming desert roses, diversity of butterflies,
birds and monkey-eating crowned eagle.
Mwaluganje
Elephant Sanctuary is located in East Africa,
in the Kwale District of Kenya's Coastal Province,
and is a mere 45 kilometers southwest of Mombasa.
The sanctuary has an area of 36 km²,
and it, along with the adjacent Shimba Hills
National Reserve combine to form the Shimba
Hills Ecosystem.
Price
: 230 US Dollars
Per
Person
2011
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Wasini
Island Sunset Cruise (From Diani Beach Hotels)
Wasini
Island Sunset Cruise Excursion can be done
from any of the beach hotels in Mombasa South
Coast Diani. African Spice Safaris representative
will pick you up from your hotel, in an air-conditioned
safari mini-van/vehicle at 1530 Hours or at
your preferable time (we will recommend the
right time depending on sunset hour at the
date) and take a scenic countryside drive,
through a coconut plantation to Shimoni jet.
Your
crew, including a guide, captain and captain
assistant will welcome you at Shimoni jet
and Escort you to your private dhow. Start
your private leisurely Cruise on your own
wooden dhow. On deck you can relax on comfortable
pillows surrounded by flowers all the way
to the perfect sunset spot with a glass of
wine or your favorite drink.
Price
: 200 US Dollars
Per
Person
2011
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Wasini
Island Fun Boat Cruise
(For Corporate Events, Stag Nights, Anniversaries,
Engagements, Birthdays or Weddings)
Take
a Fun Cruise To Wasini Island during your
Kenya Coast Vacation and enjoy our kind of
“La Dolce Vita”, eat great food
and see the ever changing scenery of the sea.
Your escort to the tour will arrive at your
hotel at 1500 Hours or at your preferable
time (we recommend this hour due to the time
of sunset).
Absorb
the scenery of the island countryside during
your drive through a coconut plantation to
Shimoni jetty, where you will embark your
leisurely Cruise on your own private wooden
dhow. On deck you can relax over comfortable
pillows, enjoy beer and wine with snacks all
the way to the perfect sunset spot, where
you can enjoy the highlight of the day: the
beautiful tropical sunset!
Price
: 80 US Dollars
Per Person
(Minimum 5 Guests)
2011
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Wasini
Island Full Day Excursion (Including
Dolphin Spotting, Snorkeling, Lunch &
For The Grand Finale: The Amazing Sunset)
Wasini
Island Full Day Excursion is a Private
Tour to Wasini Island, Including Dolphin Spotting,
Snorkeling, Lunch and for the Grand Finale:
The Amazing Sunset. Wasini Island Full Day
Excursion begins with a private meeting before
the tour, discussing all your needs then a
pick
up from your hotel at your convenient time
(our recommendation: 1000 Hours)
A
countryside drive in a private, air-conditioned
van, through beautiful coconut plantations
to “Shimoni” jetty. Begin your
leisurely Cruise on your own spacious wooden
dhow. On deck you can relax on big, comfortable
pillows. Dolphin
spotting- you can stay and watch the dolphins
for as long as you wish, and if you are lucky
enough, they may join you for a swim in the
marine park.
Price
: 250 US Dollars
Per Person
2011
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Wasini
Island
Exploration (Sail Around Wasini
On Your Own Private Dhow)
Wasini
Island
Exploration; During You Holiday in
Diani or Mombasa, Take a Day Out And Do It
Your Own Way: Rent a Dhow and Tour Wasini
Island and the Spectacular Marine Area. The
dhows are fully insured and have life jackets,
life ring, first aid kit and professional
crew that can guide to all the best places
in the area. Boarding on the dhow in shimoni
jetty.
The
Prices exclude Marine Park Entrance Fees –
20 US Dollars per person and the duration
takes about 8 hours. The maximum number of
guests allowed is 15. Special: 10% off restaurant
prices
Price
: 180 US Dollars
Per Person
2011
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Bombolulu
Curio Workshop Half Day Tour
The
Bombolulu Workshop for the Handicapped, located
in Mombasa, Kenya, works with some 150 disabled
men and women artisans to help them overcome their
physical limitations and empower them economically
and socially to become fully integrated members
of their communities. Bombolulu started in 1969
as a rehabilitation project sponsored by the Association
for the Physically Disabled of Kenya.
The
workshop trains artisans in jewelry making, weaving,
woodwork and crafting to provide them with a dignified
way of earning an income. Profits from the sales
of its first project- copper jewelry-were used
to purchase Bombolulu Gardens, a 12-acre farm
on the outskirts of Mombasa that functions as
an agricultural training center for the disabled.
At Bombolulu, priority is given to working with
the most severely disabled and to those from the
poorest families.
Price
: 200 US Dollars
Per Person
2011
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Coral
Spirit Dhow Tours, Diving & Sea food Restaurant
Day Tour (Wasini Island)
Coral
Spirit is located on Wasini Island, Kenya,
just a short boat ride from the beautiful
Kisite Marine Park, and provides exclusive
Dhow Tours, Diving and a first class seafood
restaurant.
Coral Spirit romantic sunset tour gives many
couples unforgettable moments, and many
families enjoy the day tour. The restaurant
offers excellent Swahili sea food, and a cultural
experience that highlights any trip to Shimoni
and Wasini.
In
addition to the private tours, Coral Spirit
offers regular day tours with our groups to
Kisite, at very attractive prices.
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