Mombasa full-day city tour and Haller Park

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Enjoy a morning tour of Mombasa, the city dates back to the 12th century when spice traders from Arabia crossed paths with the southern part of Africa along their trade winds. Begin your adventure in the heart of the city, where you’ll encounter the iconic elephant tusks monumental structures that symbolize Mombasa. Learn about Fort Jesus, a historic fortification built by the Portuguese in the 16th century to protect their trade route and continue to explore the historical Old Town, experiencing the fascinating fusion of Swahili, Arab, and Portuguese influences. Stroll through narrow streets lined with beautifully carved wooden doors and colourful buildings. At the local market, be captivated by the array of spices, fruits, and vegetables on display. Pass by the beautifully adorned temples and visit the Akamba Handicraft Centre, where you can admire the skill of Akamba artisans through their stunning wood carvings, sculptures, and traditional crafts making for unique souvenirs to remember your visit. Enjoy lunch at the Tamarind Restaurant or aboard a dhow. In the afternoon, visit Dr. Rene Haller’s Nature Park (Haller Park), a reforested former quarry now home to various wildlife, including giraffes, hippos, and giant tortoises. You’ll have the chance to feed the giraffes, with feed available for purchase at a small fee. At the end of the tour, you'll be transferred back to your hotel.
Highlights
- Explore historic Mombasa Old Town and visit Fort Jesus
- Visit the market for a vibrant display of local goods
- Capture a photo at the iconic Mombasa Monumental Elephant Tusks
- Discover Mombasa's temples and the Akamba Handicraft Centre
- Visit Dr
- Rene Haller’s Nature Park
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
8 hours
Available in English
What's included
- Lunch
- Water
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Tour guide
Not included
- Drinks
- Tips (optional)
Where you'll meet
Pick-up from your hotels in Mombasa. You will indicate your pickup location at checkout and confirm your pickup time and location directly with the local operator
Operated by
Pollmans Tours & Safaris Ltd
Important information
Extra fees to be paid on-site:
* Entrance to Fort Jesus is not included; if you wish to visit, a fee of $15 per adult and $8 per child (ages 2-11) is payable on-site
Know in advance:
* Please make sure to fill in all the requests at check-out and carefully read the voucher after booking
* Please contact the local partner 48 hours before the tour to confirm your pickup location and time. You will find the contacts in the voucher after booking
* Pickup time and duration of the tour will vary depending on the location of your hotel, weather and traffic conditions
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