No doubt! Kenya still remains the ultimate safari destination. With an assortment of wild life, the intriguing Maasi culture, lakes of the Rift Valley and the plains of Tsavo, the country is a tourist paradise.

In the southeast of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi is the city of Mombasa, swathe in colonial influence. The city adds an extra charm to the country. Mombasa is also a coastal city and the port of Kenya; it is precisely located in the Indian Ocean’s bay. The city consists of a small island and the mainland. With 900,000 inhabitants, it is one of the most dynamic cities of the country including its port. Founded in 750 by Arab traders, it passed successively under the Portuguese and British rule before independence in 1963.

Mombasa is the perfect place to end a trip to Kenya, while sipping a chilled cocktail on the beach. This is one of the places where tourists learn and understand about the history and cultural heritage of the Kenyan people, their different waves of colonization (from Portugal to Oman, via Britain). Fort Jesus, among other historical sites, was built by the Portuguese and crystallizes, somehow, all these successive rulers…

Among the main activities in Mombasa, people prefer spending their day at the seaside or they prefer doing so at sunsets. In the city, tourists can dine at the Tamarind Dhow, something similar to the Parisian barge. Selected musicians come at night to entertain visitors when they are busy learning about the culture, networking and being served traditional dishes by local top Chefs, at the same time.

The best “spots” for diving on the South Coast are undoubtedly those in the area of ​​Marine Park Kisite-Wasini. In Diani, almost all hotels have diving centers. For the less experienced, you can practice snorkeling (mask and snorkel) which is an alternative choice for beginners: the lagoon is shallow and the water is clear.

If you are more comfortable on land than in water, the coast is lined up with a dense coastal forest: mangrove attractions include many species of birds, monkeys and even a few leopards.

A little corner of paradise, shared between land and ocean, Mombasa is ideal for tourists who will enjoy the weather while discovering the history of this beautiful city of cultural relics. The crafts here are varied;  delighting art lovers and allowing them to initmate themselves with the entire manufacturing and materials, such as used coconut.

In conclusion, if you are on the lookout for a sunny destination with some cool water and lots of discovery adventure, simply pick Mombasa and you will get everything you need for an unforgettable journey. Cheers!