Mombasa is a city steeped in history and yet value progress. Mombasa is a fascinating commercial and cosmopolitan port town. This island is connected to the mainland through various bridges and ferries. Mingling of commercial shipping and traditional sailing dhows can be noticed in the wide harbor..
The true heart of Mombasa can be found in the old town, among the narrow winding streets and Arab architecture. The air is always heavy with the scent of spices. Fresh fishes and goods arrive here regularly.
Mombasa is a very busy and vibrant city. The men and women here wear coastal Khanga and Kikoy, a kind of wrap around cloth. Women also prefer to wear traditional Bui bui.
One can find diverse life in this city. But all are absorbed into this coastal melting pot. Mosques, Hindu Temples, Christian Churches all exist in a single city.
Getting to Mombasa is quite easy as one can arrive at Mombasa by air, rail or road from Nairobi. Bus, minibus, and shuttle are available all around the place.
Accommodation is comfortable and within your budget. Some of the hotels in Mombasa are as follows:
- Sun N Sand Beach Club
- Diani Reef Grand Hotel
- Whitesands- A Sarova Hotel
- The Indian Ocean Beach Club
- Bamburi Beach Hotel
- Alliance Africana Hotel
- Reef Hotel
- Royal court Hotel
There are a lot of places to explore. Fort Jesus is one of the most famous places with gun turrets, battlements and underground passages. This shows the historical struggle for control over Kenya coast between Portuguese army and the Shirazi Arabs.
You can also enjoy other exciting things in Mombasa such as:
- Safari
- Mamba village
- Haller Park
- Leven House
- Jain Temple
- Mombasa Mosques
- Ngomomgo Villages
- Museums
