EXCURSIONS FROM MOMBASA

MOMBASA DAY TRIPS

• MOMBASA CITY TOUR
  Visit to Fort Jesus (now a National Museum), the Old Harbor where you may see the traditional Arabic Dhows at the docks. The most interesting part of this tour is that tall buildings with ornate intricately carved balconies overshadow the narrow streets and alleyways. The tour also includes visits to mosques and Hindu temples.
  
• EVENING DHOW SAFARI WITH SOUND AND LIGHT SHOW
  Depart in the evening and board a traditional Dhow. Sail down Tudor Creek ending up at Fort Jesus where you can enjoy a sound and light show whilst having your dinner.
  
• DINNER ON THE TAMARIND DHOW
  Transfer from the Hotel to the Tamarind Restaurant where you will board the Dhow. Sail down Tudor Creek past Fort Jesus. A wonderful seafood dinner is served on board the dhow whilst a live band entertains you.
  
• WASINI ISLAND – FULL DAY
  Pick up from the hotel in the early morning and drive south to a tiny fishing village not far from the Tanzanian border. A Swahili sailing ship (Dhow), now motorized for flexibility, carries you through an enchanting seascape of islets and reefs to the marvels of the under water world of Kisite. After snorkelling, you are serves a gargantuan seafood lunch on the ancient island of Wasini. If you wish you can visit the Muslim village at Wasini. Return to your hotel in the late afternoon.