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Mombasa City Tour

The colorful island town of Mombasa with its blend of ancient and modern buildings on the Indian Ocean is Kenya principal port and the country’s second’s largest city. A comprehensive tour of the islands includes the Arab Old Town with its maze of narrow twisting alleys displaying the beautiful carved doors and Arab verandas, bazaars with curio and antique shops, the Dhow Harbour (still in use), a Hindu temple, a visit to the Akamba wood carvers and a drive to the bazaar fir a short shopping expedition. The highlight of the tour is the visit to Fort Jesus. Built in 1593 by the Portuguese to guard the entrance to the Old Dhow Harbour, it is the Island’s Landmark. Four hundred years old, the fort still stands and serves as a historical museum.

Tamarind Dhow Dinner

This Dhow was traditionally used for trade on the Indian Ocean, the Arab dhow has been a long-standing presence on the East African coastal waters, and now you can enjoy an evening of sailing, dining and romantically dancing along the coastline aboard one of these historic sailing vessels. The Nawalilkher, an authentic Swahili dhow, is the largest of its type on the Mombasa coast, measuring more than 75 feet long.
Your evening cruise begins at the Tamarind Pier, where you board this magnificent wooden boat, and you feel as if you are stepping back in time. A kind waiter in traditional garb greets you warmly and escorts you to a private table where you sip on a house cocktail made with vodka, lime, honey, sugar and crushed ice, or if you prefer, you may also order your favorite non-alcoholic beverage or the cocktail without the alcohol.

Haller Park Visit

Pick from the Hotel and proceed to Haller Park Nature trail. This Park is a former quarry that has now been transformed into a variety of recreational facilities including forests / nature trails and game sanctuaries, and crocodile and fish farms. See abundant wildlife including hippo, antelope, birds, reptiles, snakes, giant tortoises, crocodiles and giraffe.

During the Afternoon tour you will have the opportunity to feed the Giraffes, Crocodiles and Hippos.

Jetskii Ride

We do the Jet ski ride 20 minutes or 10 minutes ride per person depending in what you want – Jet skiing is fun and safe enjoy Indian Ocean on the super-fast boats and the adrenaline rush. A sport you will never forget!

Glass Boat Ride

The Marine life at the Mombasa Marine and National Reserve is incredible. Plenty of diverse fish life can be seen from the “glass bottom boat”. The awe of the brightly coloured tropical fishes like snappers, both yellow and red camouflaging with similarly coloured corals; sometimes even completing the white coral which present an unrepresented beauty well-deserving of picture taking. Rest of the day at leisure at your hotel enjoying the enormous swimming pools together with pool and beach games lead by the animation team.

Ali Barbour’s Cave Dinner

Located in a cave thought to be between 120,000 and 180,000 years old, Ali Barbour’s takes dining al fresco to a whole other dimension. In the evenings, the restaurant glows in the muted light of candles, and diners’ eyes are naturally drawn to the twinkling stars above. This unique cave turned restaurant features a series of interlinking chambers, original cave holes that bring in the natural skylight, and threaded palm leaves that soar over the cocktail bar and reception area. Specializing in international cuisines, specifically seafood, this historic property is perfect for an intimate and elegant gathering of any sort!

Full Day Shimba Hills National Park

The tour starts on a luxury roof hatch tour van to Shimba Hills National reserve located 56 kilometers from Mombasa. The park is 74 Square Miles in size (192.51 km2). Your game drive will start from the gate, where the roof of the safari van is lifted up to enable you to look for the many game animals found here, such as Elephant, Giraffe, Buffalo, Warthog, the rare Sable Antelope and Leopards if you are lucky.

Full Day Wasini Dolphin Dhow Tour

Depart early in the morning to southern part of coast ,pass via coconuts palms, cashewnuts and sugercanes plantations to Wasini. Arrive at shimoni jet where you will board an Arabic dhow and begin the dolphin tour. Hunt the dolphin for an hours then sail to kisite mpunguti marine national park, where you will swim and snorkeling. Marine life is in abundance include Trigger fish, Moray eels, Engel fish, Butterfly fish, Groupers, Parrot fish, wrasses, Scorpion fish, Puffe fish, Selfish, Ray, Snapers, Green sea turtles, hawks bill, Turtles and Dolphins, Humpback whales and whale sharks are seasonal.

Snorkeling in Diani

ver swim, sail, or snorkel with the dolphins? This full-day land and sea excursion will bring you up close to these playful creatures as you skim the waters of the Indian Ocean on a traditional dhow. Climb aboard to sail into the bright colors of Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park, known for its excellent aquatic life and bird watching. We’ll take off from the jetty at the historical fishing village of Shimoni and head for the local island of Wasini. Along our way, we’ll swim, snorkel, and discover the underwater world of coral, dazzling fish, and the resident dolphins inviting us for a swim. Landing at Wasini Island, we’ll discover local Swahili culture and dive into a luscious seafood bar-b-que and perhaps some relaxing time. Later, back at Shimoni, we’ll make some more historical discoveries to fully round out this adventurous day of Kenya diving and swimming with the dolphins.
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