Shore Excursion: Full-Day Mombasa City Tour
Description
The tour begins from cruise ships docking in Mombasa port and we bring you back to the port on time for onward travels: Fort Jesus Historical Museum, Old town, Walk in the market and lunch in a local dishes restaurant in Mombasa, Mombasa Giant elephant Tusk monument and afternoon visit to the haller park. We are still Happy to pick from HOTELS in Mombasa area
Tour Options
Itinerary
You will be picked up from the port and taken to the Fort Jesus. This is Mombasa's oldest museum and it depicts the culture and the origin of the local people, mentioning the origin of Swahili. With a guide you will be able to trace the historical pattern leading to the influence of the sultans. In addition, you will learn the culture of the local people through different exhibitions. You will enjoy a walk in narrow streets of the Mombasa old town, passing through the famous fish market before driving to see the elephant tusks as a monuments of the ancient (now illegal) ivory trade. After, you will then walk in the market with lunch at a local dishes to sample the local cuisines.
After lunch you will be taken to the Haller Park. This is not a zoo but a free roaming animal sanctuary born out of the idea to conserve a big old vast former cement quarry. There are lots of animals to see and depending on your excitement this will last between 2 and three hours from where you will dropped back to your hotel.
These giant aluminum tusks along Moi Avenue were built to commemorate a visit by Princess Margaret.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Private Apartments and Villa Any hotel within Mombasa We also pick up from the port of Mombasa from the cruise ships for the day tour and bring clients back to the port.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(11)
We were so very fortunate to have Anthony as our guide for our all day Mombassa city tour including Haller Park. Mombassa has a variety of sites including Hindu temples, spice markets, the famous Tusks, the Jesus Fort, the old town with the original port and Haller Park which make for a very full day. Anthony is incredibly knowledgeable about all aspects of Mombassa’s vibrant history and culture and will tailor the itinerary to your interests and needs. For example, I broke my sunglasses early in the day and Anthony took us to an upscale mall to visit an optometrist. An interesting visit on its own which also allowed us to purchase some Kenyan coffee beans to take home. He truly seems to know everyone in town - so much so that we kidded him about running for political office. But, it is no joke! He is intelligent, honest and kind - an absolutely wonderful representative for his city and country. We felt truly blessed to have been able to spend a wonderful day with him.
Hi Brian, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had such a memorable experience exploring Mombasa with Anthony. We are glad that his passion for sharing the city's rich history and culture truly shines through, and we are happy he could tailor the tour to your needs—even helping with an unexpected sunglasses stop! It’s heartwarming to know you felt well taken care of and that Anthony’s knowledge and kindness made your day extra special. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him! We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Kenya soon. Safe travels, and enjoy your Kenyan coffee! Warm regards, Clara
We booked this excursion as our cruise was visiting this port, this past February. After exiting the ship we looked for the tour company listed on the confirmation for over 1/2 hour and could not find it. We finally went up to each tour operator and showed them the confirmation. We found them but they were operating under a different name, That was frustrating. We were put in a private car with a driver not a guide. We then went to the fort where we met 5 other couples and a guide for the tour. After the fort we walked thro old town for approx 40 minutes, longer then we expected in 90+ degree heat. We then had to wait for our cars to continue. On to the animals where we did get to feed te giraffes. We ended at a beautiful seaside location and a restaurant with the other couples. The drivers carefully arranged the tables so we could all sit together. They advised us what to eat and drink. When we got the bill our drivers meal was on it. That was a surprise. It wasn't an extravagant amount but we viewed it as sneaky, We decided that was his tip. The sites we visited were good, but the company at the port needs to be morerganized!
Hi Diane, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We sincerely apologize for the confusion you encountered when locating our Company at the port. Your feedback is valuable, and we will work on ensuring clearer communication regarding our tour operator name and branding to avoid such frustrations in the future. We also regret that the initial portion of your tour did not meet your expectations for the driver and guide and we will address this with our team. Regarding the walking tour and the heat, these are matters beyond our control and we appreciate your patience, the distance from old town can not be reduced neither can the heat in Mombasa considering it is a Coastal town. But we will provide clear explanations on time taken to mange expectations beforehand. We are glad you enjoyed the visit to the animals and the seaside restaurant, but we sincerely apologize for the unexpected charge for the driver’s meal. This is not our standard practice, and we will ensure our team follows proper procedures moving forward. Your feedback helps us improve, and we truly appreciate your insights. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a smoother and more enjoyable experience in the future. Warm regards, Clara
The tour was very comprehensive showing us all the sights of Mombasa. Our tour guide was kind, caring, and knowledgeable. We enjoyed Daniel so much!!!! Our day in Mombasa was special because of Daniel! Thank you so much!!!!
Hi Richard, Thank you for the wonderful review. We are happy that the tour was comprehensive and you saw all the sights in Mombasa. We are delighted that Daniel made the Tour special, he was caring, kind and knowledgeable, which made the tour special. We look forward to welcoming you on another adventure with us! Warm regards, Clara
Our tour guide Modi picked us up from the Port after arriving on a cruise. We had a very hectic tour but saw everything Mombasa has to offer would definitely recommend this tour
Hello, It sounds like Modi provided an unforgettable tour of Mombasa, ensuring you experienced all the highlights despite a busy schedule. Thanks for sharing your recommendation. Regards Sylvia
Fort Jesus was best bit but had to wait long while to enter as guide didn’t have instructions that entrance admissions had been included in tour price Haller Park was poor with animals distant sight in trees
Hello Paul, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed Fort Jesus, but we apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with the guide at the entrance. We also appreciate your honest feedback about Haller Park. We value your input and hope to make your future experiences even better. Regards Sylvia
The tour guide was very helpful in providing us with information. On the old city and other areas of city.
Hello Howard, Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased to hear that your tour guide was helpful in providing information about the old city and other areas of the city. We appreciate your positive comments and hope to welcome you back for more informative tours in the future. Regards Sylvia
Enjoyed the drive through the streets, had a chance to experience the culture. Delicious lunch - fresh and tasty 🥰
Hello Debra, Thank you for sharing your experience! We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed the drive through the streets and had a chance to experience the local culture. It's great to know that you found the lunch delicious, fresh, and tasty. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for more cultural experiences in the future. Regards Sylvia
We got to see some things and walk in areas where the regular tour buses couldn't go. Like through the streets of old town and saw how people lived.
Hello Donna, Thanks for droppinf us such an impressive review with a 5 star rating. We are really glad to hear your day to Mombasa was an amazing one. Our staffs always get out of their way to ensure that our clients get satified with our services. We hope to serve you again in the near future. Regards, Faith
The trip was very organized. We were picked up at the airport on time and had an amazing tour. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and interesting. We managed to detour to the beach for pictures. And ended our trip at the Zoo. Upclose and personal with giraffes 🦒. I would definitely recommend this to anyone going to Mombasa. The craft market was very cheap compared to Nairobi. If you do go do take advantage. The craftsmanship is excellent.
Hello Mihlali_S, We are incredibly grateful that you took the time out to leave us a 5-star review. We take pride in knowing our clients are happy with their experiences during their safari/tour in Kenya. Thank you for your support , we really appreciate it. Looking forward to seeing you again soon for another amazing safari.
Since it was our first trip to Mombasa, We were looking for a tour that will give us a good know how about the city and its culture. That is when we came across perfect wilderness and pre-booked our tour. Our guide Billy was incredible. He picked us up from our hotel and we began our tour. First we went to Fort Jesus and old town, where we got to learn so much history and got to walk through the narrow streets of Mombasa old town. It was an amazing experience. Billy also showed us different places on the way like the elephant tusks and a place called light house, where we got to try coconuts and Cassava. Then he took us to a local restaurant where we got to enjoy a local meal and headed to Haller Park to see so many animals. We also had a chance to feed the giraffes and saw the crocodiles being fed. Billy made sure we saw as many animals as possible and he gave us a full tour of the city. We highly recommend this tour. A big thank you for Billy for being such a kind person and for making our tour a memorable one and for Joel for accepting our booking and organizing the tour for us.
Halo Emmy Thank you so much for this wonderful review; It will help convince more clients that this is the best tour in Mombasa. We will let billy the guide know that you appreciated; It will improve his morale alot. We hope you book with us again once you visit Kenya
