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Why visit Mombasa?

Mombasa is Kenya's second city and oldest port, built on an island on the Indian Ocean coast, with a history shaped by Swahili, Arab, Portuguese and British influences. It is the gateway to the white-sand beaches north and south of the city.

In the Old Town, narrow streets lead past carved wooden doors and balconies to Fort Jesus, a fortress built by the Portuguese in the 1590s and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and museum. The giant tusks on Moi Avenue are a city landmark, and the spice markets and street food — from biryani to Swahili pilau and mandazi — reflect centuries of trade. Beaches such as Nyali and Bamburi to the north and Diani to the south offer warm water, reefs for snorkelling and resort hotels. Haller Park shows how a former quarry was turned into a wildlife sanctuary. Mombasa also makes a convenient start for safaris to Tsavo East and West national parks.

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