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MOMBASA
CITY TOUR
The colorful island town of Mombasa with its blend of ancient
and modern buildings on the Indian Ocean is Kenya principal
port and the country's second's largest city. A comprehensive
tour of the islands includes the Arab Old Town, with its maze
of narrow twisting alleys displaying the beautiful carved
doors and Arab verandas, bazaars with curio and antique shops,
the Dhow Harbor (still in use), a Hindu temple, a visit to
the Akamba wood carvers and a drive to the bazaar fir a short
shopping expedition. The highlight of the tour is probably
the visit to Fort Jesus. Built in 1593 by the Portuguese to
guard the entrance to the Old Dhow Harbor, it is the Island's
Landmark. Four hundred years old, the fort still stands and
serves as a historical museum.
Price 40 USD Per Person North Coast
Price 50 USD Per Person South Coast
DOLPHIN
TOURS
Kisite Marine Park is the best and most accessible Marine
Park in Kenya. Once out on the Indian Ocean, there are regular
sightings of dolphins, often accompanied by their rollicking
offspring. Within the Wasini Channel, the rare hump-backed
dolphins are also often sighted. Scuba diving and fun-diving
guests often meet turtles underwater, too.
Price 120 USD Per Person North Coast
Price 100 USD Per Person South Coast
CULTURE
VILLAGE
The tour provides a glimpse into the traditions and cultures
of the coastal people with a visit to a Giriama or Digo village
with our local guide. Continue to Kaloleni to visit the local
market and thereafter drive to Kenya Marine land on the north
Coast to observe numerous species of tropical marine life
in giant aquariums. A snake park, situated nearby is also
visited and you can watch carvers at work producing the famous
"Makonde" pieces of art.
Price 70 USD Per Person North Coast
FULL
DAY MALINDI AND GEDI RUINS
Drive North to Kilifi through attractive country covered by
extensive sisal plantations dotted with huge baobab trees.
Continue on to the ancient city of Gedi - a 13th century ruin
in the heart of the dense forest. Proceed to the coastal town
of Malindi for lunch and an exploration of the marine park
in a glass-bottomed boat where an experienced guide takes
you goggling. Later visit a nearby village and watch the Giriama
tribe perform exciting tribal dances before driving back to
Mombasa by sundown.
Price 120 USD Per Person North Coast
Price 140 USD Per Person from South Coast
FULL
DAY CITY TRAIL/LUNCH/NATURE TRAIL
A comprehensive morning tour of the island including a visit
to Fort Jesus is followed by lunch at the Mamba Village. Mamba
is the Swahili name for crocodile and this "village"
is really a crocodile farm. Depart after lunch for the Bamburi
Quarry Nature Trail. The wasteland of the stone quarry has
been reclaimed and amongst the casuarina trees and other tropical
flora reside a variety of wildlife and birds. Eland and buffalo,
crocodiles and other reptiles can be seen wandering with crowned
cranes. The commercially viable aquaculture complexis also
visited.
Price 100 USD Per Person North Coast
Price 110 USD Per Person South Coast
TAMARIND
DHOW CRUISE / CITY TOUR /NATURE TRAIL LUNCH OR DINNER
A 12.00 hrs or 18.30 hrs departure from the Tamarind jetty
for the lunch or evening cruise respectively. After a welcome
cocktail, the Tamarind Dhow - Nawalicker (meaning Gateway
to Heaven) cruises past the Old Town and fort Jesus. Fantastic
seafood meals prepared by the world famous Tamarind Restaurant
is enjoyed while a local band plays music to suit all tastes.
A trio-lingual guide, fully ticked bar and friendly service
all adds to the unforgettable atmosphere. At 14.45 hrs or
22.30 hrs return to the jetty and thereafter to your hotel.
Price 90 USD Per Person North Coast
Please send your enquires to enquiries@destination-connect.com
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