The coastal city of Mombasa is one of Africa's major tourist
destinations, with some of the best beaches in the world. Located on
Kenya's Eastern coastline bordering the Indian Ocean, Mombasa has become
popular for its exotic beaches, diverse marine life, world-class hotels
and friendly people.
Tourist Attractions of Mombasa
There are a large number of historical sites in Mombasa. One of the
major tourist attractions of the city is Fort Jesus, a standing symbol
of the country's ancient past. One can check out the torture rooms,
prison cells and weapons that are displayed in this fort. You can also
visit to the Old Town, where you can see ancient buildings that are the
finest examples of Arab architecture. Another major historical
attraction of the city are the Gedi Ruins, located in the northern part
of the town. These are the remains of the ancient town of Gedi, which
was built entirely of rocks and stones.
A major tourist attraction of the city is the Hindu Temple. Check out
the ancient sculptures and magnificent carvings inside the temple while
on your tour to Mombasa. It is an epitome of the cultural diversity of
Mombasa and hence a popular tourist spot. The Mombasa Tusks is another
most prominent tourist attraction of this coastal city, symbolizes the
entrance to the heart of the town.
Beauty and Lifestyle of Kenya
Kenya is known for its nature parks and wildlife and hence one can find
a large number of nature parks in Mombasa. The Mamba Village is another
major Mombasa Tourist attraction. It is basically a crocodile farm
located near Nyali. It is the largest crocodile farm of the country
where one gets to see different species of crocodiles and learn about
their lifestyle and behavior pattern. The village also has restaurants
and souvenir shops to dine and shop. Besides this, tourists can visit to
the Bamburi Nature Trail. You can find different kinds of animals,
birds, insects and trees. This trail is a habitat for a large number of
flora and fauna species.
Other Mombasa tourist attractions include the Bombolulu Workshops,
Mwembe Tayari open-air market, Golden Key Casino and the Mombasa
Beaches.
