Seasons To Visit Mombasa

So you’ve been on a safari in Kenya and have seen all of the wildlife. What better way to end your exploration than in the country’s relaxation hotspot? Mombasa is the ideal after-beach holiday destination, with nearby beach resorts as well as cultural and active pursuits.

Mombasa is Kenya’s second largest city after Nairobi, and the city’s main part is an island connected to the mainland by a bridge and a ferry service.
Mombasa’s Historical Background
At Royal Star Expeditons, we believe that knowing the city’s history helps you appreciate the city’s makeup. From the late 1500s to the early 1600s, the Portuguese colonized the city and left their mark. In the mid-1800s, it became a British protectorate. Later, it developed into a trading port, attracting traders and skilled craftsmen from the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent. With all of these international influences, the result was a cosmopolitan city.
The Fort of Jesus
This is a historical monument constructed by the Portuguese during their first invasion of East Africa. Many battles for supremacy were fought here between the Portuguese and Arabs, and this fort was their first line of defense. It was later used as a prison by the British. It is Mombasa’s oldest structure, built by the Portuguese in 1593 to protect the city from Arabs and British. It is open for sightseeing from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Old Town
Mombasa’s old town reflects the city’s Arabic and Swahili influences. The historic buildings, narrow streets, massive carved Lamu doors, the old harbor, and Swahili dress all reflect this.
Tusks of an Elephant
These can be found on Moi Avenue in Mombasa City. The two massive tusks arch across both sides of the road. They were constructed in 1953 to welcome Princess Elizabeth, who later became Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom while still in Kenya.
Bamburi Haller Park
This is a thriving ecosystem formed by the rehabilitation of a limestone quarry. A snake park, fish farm, crocodile farm, and a restaurant specializing in game meat are among the main attractions. It is the home of a famous couple, Owen the hippo and Mzee the tortoise, who have a special bond. It is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Ngomongo Settlement
Ngomongo Villages is a relatively new and popular local outing. It’s a collection of various tribal homesteads, each with its own hut, cultivated crops, domestic and wild animals, wild animal traps, charms and fetishes, tin smiths, and even a village witch doctor.

Each village has its own tribe and activities, such as archery, rafting, tribal cuisine, hook fishing, and grinding and pounding maize. The cultural village is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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