Mombasa is one of the counties in Kenya endowed with unique tourist attraction sites and breathtaking holiday destinations. Tourism is actually the biggest source of revenue for the county government of Mombasa.
Below is a list of five breathtaking places you should consider visiting while touring Mombasa.
1. Mombasa Marine National Park
It is a scenic game reserve and National Park that is home to a variety of marine species. It is an ideal destination for game viewing adventures, water sports such as water skiing, windsurfing, snorkelling, diving and sunbathing.
2. Mamba Village
It is another top tourist attraction site that features an expansive crocodile farm with over 10,000 crocodiles. It also features a restaurant that serves local and international cuisine, well-manicured gardens ideal for holding events, team building activities, camping and nature walks.
3. Fort Jesus
It is a pre-historic site that houses a museum which features a collection of ceramics and traditional artefacts of communities that traded along the Kenyan coast during the early years. It also features ruins of buildings that depict the cultural lifestyle of the Swahili and Omani.
4. Haller Park
It is a beautiful park that houses a game sanctuary, crocodile park, giraffe viewing area, bird sanctuary and a fish farm. It is a wonderful destination for camping, team building activities, bird watching and nature adventures.
5. Pirates Beach
This one of the best places to visit for beach lovers. It is a public beach that offers amazing opportunities for swimming, snorkelling, boat and camel riding.