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The Fort: Dine Opposite A UNESCO World Heritage Site In Mombasa

Located directly opposite the Fort Jesus UNESCO World Heritage Site is The Fort Seafood Restaurant and Pizzeria on Nkrumah Road, Mombasa 80100, Kenya. It is a newly opened eatery that was established in October 2016 by two co-owners, one an Italian and the other a Kenyan, who wanted to offer an Italian restaurant with some Swahili influence for locals and tourists to enjoy when they are visiting Fort Jesus and are in the Old Town of Mombasa. Open everyday (except Mondays) from 8.00 am – 11.00 pm, The Fort brings you the freshest and highest quality ingredients with some magnificent views of the Old Town and Fort Jesus.
The Mombasa Lighthouse: A Great Spot To Grab Some Food

Located near Rama Apartments, Off Mama Ngina Drive, Mama Ngina, Mombasa, Kenya is the all famous Mombasa Lighthouse which offers you some gorgeous views of the port and the opportunity to munch on real African street food under the sunshine or shade. In the past, I've recommended that you visit the Mombasa Lighthouse as it's one of the top places to enjoy a snack. Having recently visited Mombasa again and tried nearly every item available at lighthouse, I feel I absolutely have to tell you about your snack options in order to help you decide which delectable items, you should pick during your time visiting! The food at Mombasa Lighthouse will be some of the most nutritious and versatile of items that you will sample and some of the items available are real staple foods for the locals, so they take pride in sharing it with you.
The Moorings: A Splendid Floating Restaurant In Mombasa Since 1994

What is there not to love about a floating restaurant that sways a little as you sit back, relax and sip on a drink and have a bite to eat? The Moorings Restaurant is East Africa’s oldest floating restaurant and was built in 1994 on a dynamic platform that has been floating on the scenic banks of the Mtwapa Creek on the North Coast of Mombasa, Kenya for over 20 years. It is located at Kwa Chief, next to Motor Garage, off Malindi Road. This is approximately 1 ½ hours away from the Mombasa Airport and 1 hour away from the centre of Mombasa. It is a little bit out of the way and in quite a secluded location, so I’m excited to share some information on it with you so that you can decide whether it’s worth a visit during your time in Mombasa.
Awesome Aquadrom Yul's Ice Cream Heaven In Mombasa

Are you in Mombasa and feeling hot, hot, hot, hot? Well, you need somewhere to chill out, feel cool and relax, and I know the perfect place that can deliver this to the maximum — Aquadrom Yul’s! This spot is a popular hangout for not only locals but tourists too and it offers an abundance of ways in which you can cool down from the heat and I'm thrilled to tell you about it. Starting off with the location itself, the water sports club, the boutique, restaurant, club and ending with the ice cream parlour, you're in for a treat and a splendid excursion if you continue reading this review.
Learn About The Incredible Local Labourers In Mombasa, Kenya

It is through travel and time that we grow and change. I have shared with you an insight into the beautiful hotels, resorts, lodges, restaurants, beaches and activities on offer in Mombasa, Kenya. However, it is now time that I share the most important sight of Mombasa that you should see and that is of its people. For most of my childhood and early adult years, I have visited Kenya and I am ashamed to admit it but more often than not, all I could see was that I was surrounded by poverty and pollution. However, a few years ago, I decided to take my camera out and take photographs of the people and see whether by looking through a lens if I could I see things any differently, and I did. It is for this reason that I am compelled to write this article on the people of Mombasa as I would like to share with you the most important part of Mombasa — its local people.
Eat Like A True Local: Swahili Snacks That You Can Enjoy In Kenya

When you think of Kenya, what first comes to mind? Safari, beaches and superb athletes? Well, yes, it definitely has all of that but it also has something a little extra that I have to share with you and that's its snacks! It has some amazingly flavoursome sweet and savoury snacks that are inspired from Arabic, Indian and European cultures due to its history and people. The Arabic and Indian communities brought spices in full blast whilst the Europeans forged forward with sweetness in their dishes and all of these flavours combined created what is today known as Swahili cuisine. In this informative review I am going to share some of the most popular Swahili snacks with you and I have no doubt that you will be feeling peckish, at the very least, by the end of it!
UNESCO World Heritage Site: Portuguese Fort Jesus In Mombasa, Kenya

Whilst being a little island, Mombasa is full of an abundance of unique sights including a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as Fort Jesus. Fort Jesus is located at Nkrumah Road, Mombasa 80100, and is approximately 490 kilometres (304.5 miles) from the capital, Nairobi. It is positioned to guard and protect the Old Port of Mombasa from invasion and it was built and occupied first by the Portuguese. However, as Mombasa changed hands many times throughout its history, Fort Jesus was also under Arab, African and British control. It has been said that no other fort in Africa experienced as much turbulence as Fort Jesus due to its strategic location.
Sunrise, Sunset And Under The Stars On The North Coast Of Mombasa

Africa is home to some of the most gorgeous beaches in the world and I am pleased to be able to share with you one beach that has a place in the centre of my heart (and I have a feeling will find a place in yours too). That beach is Bamburi Beach on the little Kenyan island of Mombasa. I must tell you that it is no ordinary beach and I would be surprised if some of the photographs in this article don't tempt you into booking yourself on a flight immediately! The reason that Bamburi Beach is so magical is because there is so much that you can do on it, whatever the time of day, and I am going to provide insight in this article.
The Best Spa On The Island Of Mombasa: The Five-Star Tulia Spa

Kenya is primarily known for its amazing safari experiences, but did you know that the hotels and beaches on the coast are equally as good as visiting game parks? Well, the hotels on the south coast of Mombasa, Kenya are actually the perfect place for you to relax and rejuvenate your soul and there is one hotel that offers a spa (to both guests and non-guests) that deserves a special mention. That hotel and spa is the Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa which is home to the Tulia Spa. The Tulia Spa feeds your soul with the pampering that it truly deserves, especially if you're visiting after a high adrenaline and fast paced safari experience. The name, "Tulia" itself is the word for "relax" in Swahili and the spa is certainly the place to be if you want to totally unwind and enjoy some absolutely wonderful treatments. The spa is located centrally within Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, which is based at Malindi Road, Mombasa, Kenya.
Spectacular Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa In Mombasa, Kenya - Updated 2024

Set in 23 acres of land, the 5-star Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa is the largest resort on the north coast of Mombasa and boasts the longest beach front and view of the Indian ocean. Offering 5 outdoor swimming pools, 4 floodlit tennis courts, a children's play area with a tree-house, a gym, a spa, a hair salon and so much more, this resort has, what feels like, an endless amount of things to do and see. If you want to enjoy Kenya in true style, then Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa is absolutely the place to do it in. This resort is a fabulous holiday spot for those who want a get-a-way break in the sun and it is also a superb place for business travellers to work and relax in.
Top 10 Things To Do On The Amazing Island Of Mombasa, Kenya

Jambo (translated from Swahili to English meaning "hello") and welcome to Trip101's introduction to the gorgeous island of Mombasa, which is on the coast of Kenya. This little island has cultural influences from Africa, Arabia and India and is a true East African gem that is glistening and sparkling all day and night. Whilst it may be small, it has an abundance of things for you to do and we have pulled together our top 10 things you need to know about, see and experience if you're going on a holiday to this stunning destination.
Sail And Eat Aboard The Tamarind Dhow On The Island Of Mombasa

If you're looking to get away from the normal restaurant dining experience, then hop aboard the Tamarind Dhow. This is a cruise that will intoxicate all of your senses and is an indulgence that you owe to yourself and loved ones. The Tamarind Dhow is operated by the Tamarind Group in Kenya and is one of the most consistent hospitality groups in the country. The standard offered by the Tamarind Group is always high and the experience that you will endure on the Tamarind Dhow is certainly no exception. Please do not delay in enjoying a one-of-a-kind historical, cultural and luxurious encounter that awaits you in Mombasa.
9 Best Things To Do In Mombasa, Kenya

Mombasa is the second-largest city of Kenya (after the capital, Nairobi) and is influenced by Middle Eastern and Asian traditions due to its strong commercial links with those continents. Mombasa is full of surprises, so plan a few days to visit everything the city has to offer! Just choose among the best family hotels or vacation rentals for your accommodations first. Then check out our selection of the best things to visit in Mombasa, the second-largest city in Kenya.
Stay At The Unique, Unusual And Creative Tamarind Village In Mombasa

If you’re looking for a wonderful alternative to a hotel in Mombasa, then look no further as the Tamarind Village welcomes you with open arms. It is a multi-functional complex that consists of fully serviced apartments and so much more, which I share with you in this review. All apartments within Tamarind Village are privately owned so each one has its own unique identity, reflecting the style of the owner. This means that each stay that you have at Tamarind Village will certainly be different. The Tamarind Group manages and services the apartments on behalf of the owners. Located at Cement Silo Road, Nyali, PO Box 95805, Mombasa, Tamarind Village is one of the oldest and most well-known, "home-away-from-home" places in East Africa and is perfectly positioned in close proximity to the airport and the centre of Mombasa.
The Pavilions Restaurant In Mombasa Offers Abundance To The Maximum

Holidaying on the Kenyan island of Mombasa? Look no further for one of the best places to eat: the Pavilions Restaurant at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa. Accessible and open to guests staying on the resort, as well as outsiders who want to experience a top place to eat some delish food, this place leaves one wowed beyond imagination and is a place where I have to dine every time that I am in Mombasa. Wherever I am staying or exploring on the island of Mombasa, my heart and my feet always find themselves in the Pavilions Restaurant and this is exactly why I must tell you about this place. It is located off Malindi Road, Mombasa and is a place that you must experience at least once in your lifetime.
An Authentic African Experience At Severin Sea Lodge In Mombasa, Kenya

Do you want to stay in a long-established African hotel that has the standards of a high-end European hotel? If so, German-owned Severin Sea Lodge on the north coast of Mombasa will definitely deliver this for you. I adore this lodge and would recommend this peaceful, intimate and tranquil place to the lone traveller, couples and small groups.
Top 5 Places To Grab A Tasty Bite In Mombasa, Kenya

Going on holiday to Mombasa in Kenya and looking for some great food? Well, fear not as this little island has some fantastic cuisine on offer that will definitely make you want to return again. Whilst a number of the hotels offer some mouth-watering meals, there are a number of long-standing and new places to dine on the island that will make you want to venture out of your hotel to check them out! Having sampled over 20 different places to eat in Mombasa, I have pulled together a list of the top 5 places (in no particular order) that you should consider visiting; so get ready to read an article that will make your hunger pangs start!
Moi Avenue's Famous Mombasa Tusks In Kenya

Alongside the beaches and the watersports, there are so many more attractions and landmarks in Mombasa, Kenya and I am honoured to give you an insider's peek to a few such sights. One of my favourite landmarks in Mombasa is the centrally located gigantic elephant tusks. You really can't say you've been to Mombasa until you've seen these, whether by foot or as you drive past. Unlike other sights, this wonderful landmark is entirely free for you to visit, take photographs of and enjoy. I would recommend that you definitely take a trip down Moi Avenue to take a snap of these incredible elephant tusks during your trip to Kenya's second largest city.

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