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Mombasa Camels being led across a beach in Mombasa Camel rides are a popular tourist activity on the beaches of Mombasa. © Luis David Alvarez

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  • Camels being led across a beach in Mombasa
  • Mombasa
  • The market in Mombasa
  • Market goods
  • The city's arch
  • The crocodile farm

Mombasa is the biggest town on the Kenyan coast and the most important commercial port on the east African coast. Its old town is found on a sort of coral hill and possesses several vestiges inherited from the Portuguese and Omani occupations of the 16th century. Between the old white houses with their wonderfully sculpted doors, the intricately woven streets lead you to Fort Jesus (a stronghold constructed by the Portuguese to protect the town) or the Mandhry mosque. A must see even for a day or two while passing through to the beach resort towns.

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Other reasons to go

  1.   Coasts

  2.   Arts and culture

  3.   Parks and reserves

  4.   Lodges and hotels

  5.   Excursions

  6.   Monuments and walks

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