1-Day Mombasa City Tour – Explore the Historical and Cultural Heart of the Coast

Morning: Fort Jesus & Old Town Tour
Pick up from your Mombasa or Diani hotel after breakfast. Start your tour at the UNESCO World Heritage Site – Fort Jesus, a 16th-century Portuguese fort that tells the story of Mombasa’s strategic coastal battles.
Continue to Mombasa Old Town, known for its Arab, Portuguese, and British influences, featuring Swahili architecture, carved wooden doors, antique shops, and spice markets. Visit the Old Dhow Harbour and enjoy views of the Indian Ocean and Likoni Channel.

Midday: Mombasa Tusks & City Landmarks
Drive through Moi Avenue to see the famous Mombasa Tusks, built to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s visit in 1952. Proceed to the spice and souvenir markets, where you can buy local crafts, spices, and fabrics.
Lunch:
Enjoy a delicious Swahili-style lunch at a local restaurant or seaside eatery (at own cost).

Afternoon: Haller Park Visit
After lunch, visit Haller Park, a nature reserve created from reclaimed limestone quarries. See giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, antelopes, and tortoises up close. You may also witness the famous giraffe feeding session if time allows.

Evening: Drop-off at Hotel
Return to your hotel in the late afternoon with wonderful memories of Mombasa’s cultural and natural treasures.