Sites in Mombasa

Haller Park, Mombasa – From wasteland to paradise, this is the story of how with time, dedication and local support a sanctuary for orphaned and lost wildlife was recreated from the ravages of an old quarry. Originally it was called the Bamburi Nature Trail, but has recently been renamed Haller Park in honour of Dr. Rene Haller in recognition for his work made in conjunction with Bamburi Portland Cement Company for transforming their abandoned quarry into the ecological wilderness it is today. In the Beginning The Bamburi Portland Cement Company opened a limestone quarry just outside Mombasa in 1954. By …

Mombasa Marine national Park administered and operated by Kenya wildlife services is a marine park situated along the Kenyan coast in Mombasa. Mombasa national park is a popular Kenya tourist destination offering aquatic safaris in Kenya. The park was established in 1986 and covers an area of 210 square kilometers. The park is divided into sectors i.e. a marine sector that covers 10 square kilometers and reserve covering the rest of the area i.e. 200 square kilometers. Mombasa Marine Park lies between Mtwapa and Tudor creeks is flooded with thousands of tourists who come to enjoy and witness the beauty of the park and is made up …

Gede ruins are the remains of a Swahili town, typical of most towns along the East African Coast. It traces its origin in the twelfth century but was rebuilt with new town walls in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. Gede is located in coast province, Kilifi district. It lies 16 km south of Malindi town and approximately 90 km North East of Mombasa. This rebuilding is connected with the emigration of many citizens of Kilwa to Mombasa, Malindi and other places along the coast.With its numerous inhabitants, the town became wealthy and it reached its peak in the fifteenth century. …

Mombasa is Kenya’s main tourist destination. It is located on the Eastern coastline of Kenya bordering the Indian Ocean which has made it a popular destination for its beaches. Mombasa offers diverse marine life, world-class hotels and a friendly atmosphere. There is a tropical climate all year; it is a great destination filled with activities for all ages. Mombasa is a Swahili founded and ruled city. It was founded between the 1st and 5th century. At certain times it was occupied by the Portuguese, Arabs and British and originated back in the 16th century. Mombasa’s culture today still exhibits that of its past. Historical …

The Fort jesus is located in Mombasa City on the coast of Kenya. Designed by Giovanni Battista Cairati, it was built by the Portuguese in 1593-1596 to protect the port of Mombasa. The Fort is one of the most outstanding and well preserved examples of 16th Portuguese military fortification and a landmark in the history of this type of construction.The Fort’s layout and form reflected the Renaissance ideal that perfect proportions and geometric harmony are to be found in the human body. The property covers an area of 2.36 hectares and includes the fort’s moat and immediate surroundings. Outstanding Universal …