Identified as the largest city of Kenya and a vital hub for coastal tourism from Eastern Africa, Mombasa is an island near the coast of Indian Ocean. In fact, this island is connected to the land through the long bridges built over the two rivers that spaced out the continent and served as an international airport and leading harbor for travelers.
The Climatic conditions are tropical type in Mombasa with high temperature and humidity throughout the year. This city is well known for noteworthy and frequent entertainment in the form of vibrant nightlife and other exhilarating activities with best dining places. Adventure aficionado and aquatic-sports lover can fulfill their desire of fun and excitement through hiking, mountaineering, biking and trekking.
Fort Jesus, a traditional Portuguese town is another fabulous hotspot, appreciated for high-walled ancient fort with open-air magnificent museum gracing with narrow line streets serving delicious coffee in chic restaurant and providing local fine artifacts and outstanding curios.
Another fabulous tourist spots for beach lover is Bamburi Beach which is shimmering with crystalline sandy beaches along with yawning turquoise water bodies lapping at coastline. This beach is totally packed with tripper during the peak season but the Diani, located at southern coast is favorable for tranquil environment and secluded moments.
Accommodation services are not the issues of worries since this city provides a wide range of lodging facilities that varies from self-services lodge to rental room, luxury villa to classic cottage, chic hotel to personal bungalow. Perhaps, holidays could suits in any kind of budget and taste of person as per these accommodations facilities.
Most appealing and alluring attractions among tripper are Nguni Nature Park where you could discover a wide range of animals and birds like ostrich, giraffe, waterbuck, oryx and many more exotic species. This place is also represented as picnic spot where you might cook your own foods and select a place to taste that delicious meal or book a table to enjoy the elegant moment.
Other fantastic parks that are common and frequent among travelers are Haller Park and Mombasa Marine National Park. Haller Park is a small area but contains a massive quantity of wild species while the Mombasa Marine National park pampers the enthusiasm of marine life and aquatic sports lovers.
Another magical experience without which a trip couldn't be complete is shopping, so wanna to choose that, move towards the Bombollulo, especially for local and unique artifacts. Collect some of the marvelous pieces of carving and antique artifacts as the form of testaments a journey to Mombasa.
Apart from vivid and diverse culture since previous years, Mombasa is also tag as the “foodie paradise.” Either searching for fine cookery or eagerly waiting for light snacks, you can easily find them at this metropolis. Find out the fresh lobster, delicious seafood, finger lick in exotic meat together with different cultural and tradition cuisines like Italian, Chinese, Arab, French and even more delicious gastronomy.
Martin Wynn
