Mombasa

Parks & gardens

Fort Jesus Museum

A fortress on Mombasa Island, built between 1593 and 1596 to defend the old port of Mombasa. It holds deep historical significance as the only fort the Portuguese held on the Swahili coast.

Nature

Mombasa Island

A 5-by-3-kilometer coral island off Kenya's Indian Ocean coast, connected to the mainland by causeways. Part of the city of Mombasa, including the Old Town, sits on this island.

Temples & religious sites

Holy Ghost Cathedral, Mombasa

Mombasa's leading Catholic cathedral, it serves as the seat of the Archdiocese of Mombasa. It's a place where you can experience both the city's faith and its history.

Views & landmarks

Nyali Bridge

Nyali Bridge is a concrete girder bridge connecting Mombasa Island to the Kenyan mainland, spanning Tudor Creek. It's one of three land routes onto the island and offers ocean views along the way.

Parks & gardens

Haller Park

This nature park in Bamburi, Mombasa, was created by transforming a disused quarry into an ecological space. It's a pleasant retreat for a walk among diverse plants and animals.

Temples & religious sites

Mandhry Mosque

A mosque in Mombasa's Old Town, it is the oldest mosque in Mombasa. It also ranks as the second-oldest mosque in Kenya, giving it great historical significance.

Parks & gardens

Mombasa Marine National Park and Reserve

This marine national park and reserve lies off the coast of Mombasa, Kenya, encompassing a vast underwater ecosystem. It's a great choice for travelers who want to experience marine nature up close.

Nature

Tudor Creek

This waterway is one of the channels separating Mombasa Island from the mainland. It offers unique scenery shaped by the island's coastline.