MOMBASA TOWN

FORT JESUS
This fortress was built in 1593 by the Portuguese and is today a museum. The most interesting features in the fort are the Omani house, The audience hall, and the passage of the Arches, exhibits of carvings and many others.
Other attractions in Mombasa City are the famous elephant tusks in Moi Avenue and the Akamba wood carvers' center.

THE OLD TOWN
This is an interesting area to walk around. The old town consists of old houses dating to 100 years, with a variety of architectural structures based on Swahili, Indian and British cultures. The main attractions with these houses are the carved doors and doorframes and palms thatched or tile roofing.

SOUTH OF MOMBASA

The beaches are the main attractions here. These are white coral sand and are protected by a coral reef; thus, the danger of Shark attack when swimming is completely eliminated. Some examples of these beaches are; Shelly, Tiwi, and Diani. At Tiwi, snorkeling and diving expeditions are available. At Shimoni and Wasini Island, there are Muslim ruins, coral gardens, and the Kisite Marine National Park that also offers snorkeling, diving and dhow trip. Situated south of Mombasa is the magnificent Shimba Hills Reserve, with superb views over the Indian Ocean to the east and bush country to the west. Among these cool and rolling hills with tropical forest streams and waterfalls, live buffalo, leopard, elephant and the rare Sable antelope as well as a colorful variety of bird species.

NORTH OF MOMBASA
This is where we have the Mamba Village, which is a crocodile farm set among streams, waterfalls and wooden bridges. There is also the Bamburi Nature Trail, which was created on reclaimed and reforested areas damaged by cement production activities. It is a mini replica of a wildlife park with such animals as oryx, waterbuck, buffalo and a variety of birds. The complex also includes a fish farm, crocodile farm, a reptile pit and a plant nursery.

KILIFI MNARANI
This was one of the strings of Swahili city-states dotting the East African coast, to the end of the 14th century. The main ruins here include; theGreat mosque, Tombs, and a small mosque dating the 16-century, parts of the town wall and a deep well.

WATAMU
This is a beach resort development with its own Marine National Reserve and has the most impressive coral reef, with clear underground visibility.

GEDI RUINS
This is one of the famous tourist attraction at the coast because of the extensive ruins of this Arab- Swahili town, built of coral lime and earth. Other main ruins found here are - the Great Mosque, the Palace, Houses and a host of butterfly species in the Butterfly Farm. There are also a number of deep wells.

MALINDI
Malindi town dates back to 14th century and was an important Swahili settlement .The main attractions here are: the Vasco da Gama pillar, the cross he erected as a navigational aid and the Portuguese church. There is also Malindi Marine National Park where you take a glass-bottomed boat to the coral reef, Snorkeling, and its beautiful beach. There is also a snake park and The Kenya Falconry, which has a large number of caged birds of prey, tortoises, and chimps. Other activities in Malindi are Scuba diving, deep-sea fishing and wind surfing.

LAMU
This is Kenya's oldest town, dating back to 14th century and has been nicknamed the Kathmandu of Africa. It is a place of fantasy and other worldliness wrapped in a cloak of medieval romance. It is a remote, unique and has fascinating, self - contained societies with unique culture. The Shela beach is one of the most relaxing and pleasurable places you will ever have the pleasure to visit. The main attraction sites are the town buildings (with narrow streets, traditional houses of coral -rag blocks, wooden floors, makuti roofs and intricately calved shatters for windows). Others are the Lamu museum, Lamu fort, the Donkey sanctuary, Matondoni and Kipongani villages, dhow trips, beaches and the Islands around Lamu such as Manda, and Pate where you have snorkeling and surfing activities.