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Full-Day Mombasa Tour: Visit Fort Jesus Museum, Old Town and Elephant Tusk Monument
4.6
19 Ratings
Mombasa
The tour begins from any accomodation in Mombasa area and visits: Fort Jesus Historical Museum, Old town, Walk in the market and lunch in a local dishes restaurant in Mombasa, Mombasa Giant elephant Tusk monument and afternoon visit to the haller park.
The tour begins from any accomodation in Mombasa area and visits: Fort Jesus Historical Museum, Old town, Walk in the market and lunch in a local dishes restaurant in Mombasa, Mombasa Giant elephant Tusk monument and afternoon visit to the haller park.
Duration:
1 day
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Fort Jesus Museum - You will be picked up from your hotel and taken to the Fort Jesus. This is Mombasa’s oldest museum and it depicts the culture and the origin of the local people, mentioning the origin of Swahili. With a guide you will be able to trace the historical pattern leading to the influence of the sultans. In addition, you will learn…
- Fort Jesus Museum - You will be picked up from your hotel and taken to the Fort Jesus. This is Mombasa’s oldest museum and it depicts the culture and the origin of the local people, mentioning the origin of Swahili. With a guide you will be able to trace the historical pattern leading to the influence of the sultans. In addition, you will learn the culture of the local people through different exhibitions.
- Old Town - You will enjoy a walk in narrow streets of the Mombasa old town, passing through the famous fish market before driving to see the elephant tusks as a monuments of the ancient (now illegal) ivory trade. After, you will then walk in the market with lunch at a local dishes to sample the local cuisines
- Haller Park - After lunch you will be taken to the Haller Park. This is not a zoo but a free roaming animal sanctuary born out of the idea to conserve a big old vast former cement quarry. There are lots of animals to see and depending on your excitement this will last between 2 and three hours from where you will dropped back to your hotel.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included for convenience
- Guidance from a professional guide throughout the tour
- Experienced driver/guide ensures a safe journey
- Access to all activities for maximum enjoyment
- Travel in comfort with transport by private vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included for convenience
- Guidance from a professional guide throughout the tour
- Experienced driver/guide ensures a safe journey
- Access to all activities for maximum enjoyment
- Travel in comfort with transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Location
Fort Jesus Museum
Ndia Kuu,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(19 Ratings)
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Robinol5671vq
Sep 23, 2024
Historical, interesting Mombasa - Very interesting tour to Mombasa with Fort Jesus, old town, spice market and Haller Park with the lovely, old tortoises.
Thanks a lot.
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Marla_a
Jan 16, 2024
Great overview to see Mombasa in a day - We had a full day with our guide Bingo. We had a great itinerary as described on Viator. There was some confusion about what we needed to pay for, but the company refunded us for the entrance fees. The only thing I probably wouldn’t recommend is Haller Park, but that is personal preference. It is a popular destination for tourists so I understand why it’s included.
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J1109prjimmyl
Jul 2, 2023
Great experience. Enjoyable tour! - Amazing tour of Mombasa town and historical sites. Very professional and knowledgeable tour guide. Our tour guide and driver were very friendly!
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Johanandreas_o
Jan 4, 2023
1 day Mombasa - Traveling different Parks seeing the markets with a very proffesional guide was very interesting and entertaining.
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Beata
May 29, 2019
very insightful and knowledgable overview of history of Indian influence in Mombasa and history of Mombasa - Fanju Nzomo, our guide was very knowledgable and interesting. He kept us safe on the narrow streets of an old Mombassa and insight of the Port too. The great security and upgrade of facilities made it possible for us to experience the history of old Mombassa in very friendly and welcoming environment. Fanju answered all our questions and told us many interesting stories to make the history alive for us. He took us to the fish market and spice market and we followed him through the narrow historical streets where he shared historical bits about this amazing city that has become the melting pot of many cultures and civilisations. Thank you Fanju, you have truly made our day the one we never forget:) Salim was confident, calm and reassuring driver who has driven us to every corner to Mombassa from the craft community centre throughout the old city to Haller's park on the other side. Thank you Salim Athunani for your excellent driving skills and calmness among the madness of everyday African style traffic:)
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Jellycat33
Apr 11, 2019
Tour of Mombasa and Haller Park - I travelled with my 20 year old daughter. Our guide for the day ,Bill, arrived on time in a comfortable car. During the drive to Mombasa Bill gave us interesting facts and pointed out buildings of interest. On arriving we were met by a city guide who gave us a very comprehensive tour of Fort Jesus and the Old Town. After visiting the famous elephant tusks and a couple of Hindu temples we spent the afternoon at Haller Park, a haven of wildlife. Bill knew his way around the park and was able to show us everything in the most comfortable way on an extremely hot day. We had the delight of seeing giraffes, crocodiles, lizards, birds, butterflies, snakes, wilder beasts monkeys, tortoise and much more. Finally, after a great day, Bill dropped us back at our hotel. A great day!
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474tonil
Dec 12, 2018
Excellent Tour Guide and Driver! - The tour was wonderful and so was our guide and driver! Our tour guide was Shee and our driver Joshua! Shee is very knowledgeable of the area and the history. They gave us a world wind tour and were extremely accommodating to our requests, questions, and desire for an experience through Mombasa. It was like a private tour.
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Madsenpernille
Feb 14, 2020
Great driver - Our driver was very nice and made us feel good.
Unfortunately the carkey did not work, so we lost a lot of time and did not make it to Haller Park.
The driver was very very Sorry, Even though we were ok about it. He even offered to pick us up the day after, for a new tour.
We had a nice time, and we ended the day happy.
Should we mention something not good it would be that the office did not contact me after the tour, even though the tour did not go as planed.
Furthermore they should have been more helpful, when we waiting for the car to work.
Finally it would have been nice with a car with working seatbelts and airconditioning.
The 3 stars has absolutely nothing to do with the driver, he was great, only because the office did not do anything
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Abigail
Jan 3, 2020
Fun! - I really liked this little day trip. My driver was so friendly and so was the old town tour guide. I learned so much about Mombasa in general. I would recommend to anyone! I did spend too much on spices though. I am technically a Kenya Citizen right now, so I think this is a bit over priced but it is all around a good time and would tell people to do this!
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Freedom35582400037
Nov 6, 2019
Amazing - First of all Mombasa is too hot and humid.But places like wild waters make you cool down and chill in water slides and other activities. Mamba village is east africa's biggest crocodile park. and best time to visit is 5p.m where they feed crocs. Both wild water and Mamba village are side by side so this can be done in such a way full day you can chill at wild waters and then move to Mamba village .and there is a village restaurant where you will get to eat meats like zebra, crocodile, ostrich etc. Heller park is beautiful place where you can spend min 3 hours. Local market is full of spices, dry fruits, fish and others.Cashewnut, achari, mbuya are special attractions if you enjoy such.Fort jesus is a fort located on island. and made by Italian Designer. So overall mombasa is full of adventure and if you like sky diving , snorkeling, water diving is also available .Best restaurants are Ruberto's Nyali, Namaskar, Yul's, Bollywood Bites, Singh Restaurant , Bhagwanji, Blueroom, Cafe Mocha and english point marina
Have fun guys.
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