Mombasa today is assuredly a hotspot of cultures with people from all walks of life calling it home.
Mombasa is a place steeped in history, yet at the same time fascinating commercial and cosmopolitan port town.
It is an island connected to the mainland by bridges and ferries. The town overlooks a wide harbour, where commercial shipping mingles with traditional sailing dhows.
The true heart of Mombasa is found in the exotic old town, among the narrow winding streets and Arab architecture. The air here is always heavy with the scent of spices.
At the water’s edge is Fort Jesus, an imposing fort that stands watch over the harbour.
The high gun turrets, battlements and underground passages of this 16th Century Fort were the centre of a historic struggle for control of the Kenya coast between the Portuguese army and the Shirazi Arabs.
This war was waged around Mombasa over hundreds of years and countless battles, and the Fort stands as a testament to this tumultuous past.
Mombasa city is Kenya’s most preferred tourist destination.
It is located on the Eastern coastline of Kenya bordering the Indian Ocean which has made it a popular destination for its beaches.
Modern Mombasa is a city of great diversity and life.
This is a town were all are welcomed and quickly absorbed into this great coastal melting pot.
Mombasa is a place where both history and progress are greatly valued, where a busy harbor existence is lived at its own unique, tropical pace.
Mombasa County's Department of Trade, Tourism and Investments led by CeC Fawz Mohammed acknowledges that the coastal city offers diverse marine life, world-class hotels and a friendly atmosphere.
There is a tropical climate all year; it is a great destination filled with activities for all ages.