A visitor's note

As I traveled through the city of Mombasa, I had built a connection with it. The white sands and the blue waters, the beaches seemed to be sprinkled with the colors of nature. The traces of the Portuguese culture and the epitomes of the Kenya heritage were the best things to befriend about the city. The best part of the tour to Mombasa was the fact that it had something for every member of my family.

What to see: Old Town, Fort Jesus, The Modern Center, Treasury Square
What is it famous for: Ancient buildings exhibiting a fusion of Indian and British colonial architecture

A word about Mombasa, Kenya

Mombasa is a prominent city in Kenya and a great spot for the safari travelers who want to grab everything in their Safari tour. With beautiful beaches and rich heritage, it has been attracting the outer world since the time immemorial. Not only is it an intellectual satiety for the tourists but also an enthusiasm for the appetite of entertainment.

Places of interest in Mombasa, Kenya

Old Town

I started my tour to Mombasa with Old Town. The first impression that I could make about this unknown place was that it was friendly. I could breathe the scent of spices all over. The only thing I knew about this town was that it had laid the foundation of Kenya. My kids were fascinated to buy the ethnic stuff clothes and traditional wear from the shops. My wife being an admirer of the art could praise the intricate designs, sculpture and architecture of the Muslim and Swahili influence.
Thus was mesmerizing the visit to Old Town which we covered in a day and that too on foot.

Fort Jesus

As the old town ended, the fables of the Fort Jesus started. There stood the heroic saga in the form of this fort. The architecture was admirable. And what amazed the kids were the massive weapons like cannons and high gain torrents. The Omani house was a good display of the Swahili culture. There's a museum also that is quite informative to know more about the history.

The Modern Center

After the tour for the gray matter, it was time for the tour to the appetite for the leisure. The Modern Center was a good place for shopping as our cab driver suggested. He took us to the juxtaposition of four major thoroughfares- Moi Avenue, Nyehere Road, Nkrumah Road and Digo Road. Each of my family member, with varied tastes, could easily get their choice fulfilled.