Mombasa is the second largest and only coastal city and subsequently, only port, in Kenya. The Swahili and Arabic cultures are predominant in Mombasa. Walking through the Old Town, one will come across winding narrow roads, mosques and open air markets. Bright colours, spicy scents and an atmosphere of ancient mystique will enthrall you. Over four hundred years ago, the warm waters of the Indian Ocean and the port of Mombasa used to be a passageway for the Arabian spice trade.

One of the most internationally re-known features in Mombasa is the Fort Jesus. At the end of the 16th Century, the Portuguese began to construct the famous Fort Jesus, which dominates the entrance of the Mombasa Harbour. The Fort is now a National monument and Museum.

The coastline of Mombasa is split into the South and the North Coasts. From both the South and North coasts, there are further coastal splits, which result in many quaint coastal towns and excellent holiday beaches.

Dar es salaam

The gateway to the North Coast is through the main Mombasa Island. Mombasa is accessible either by road, by air or train. The North Coast of Mombasa has many more hotels, restaurants, shops, eateries, bars and discos than the South Coast, and is more populated.

Heading North from Mombasa towards the Kilifi direction, the resort beaches are: Nyali, Bamburi, Vipingo, Mtwapa, Shanzu and Kikambala.

Some of the prime attractions on the North Coast are: The Bamburi Nature Trail (a wonderful nature trail across land reclaimed from a cement quarry), the Mamba Village (a crocodile farm) and Bombolulu Crafts (a handicrafts center whereby all merchandise is made by disabled people). In addition to this the offshore reefs swarming with coral, fish, dolphins and other aquatic life, provide the perfect opportunity for deep-sea fishing, scuba and cave diving.

Zanzibar

The South Coast of Mombasa is a tropical paradise. Warm sea water, soft white sand, tropical forests, the best beach resorts, spectacular coral reefs, amazing water sports… In order to get to the South Coast of Mombasa, one has to cross the Likoni Ferry from the North Coast and the journey takes approximately 10 minutes. There are some amazing beach resorts, hotels and holiday homes on the South Coast, the majority of which are constructed along the Diani stretch of Beach – definitely one of the best stretches of beach