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Mombasa, Kenya
Modern Mombasa is a vibrant port city where cultures from Africa, India and Arabia meet. Located in a sought-after spot by the Indian Ocean, Mombasa’s history is full of battles to control the city. This is such a big part of Mombasa’s history that in Swahili, the city is called “Kisiwa Cha Mvita” or “Island of War.” Get a glimpse of this history at Fort Jesus. Built by the Portuguese in 1593, this fort changed hands nine times in a little over 200 years. When you’re ready for a bite to eat, enjoy foods from several different cultures all in one place. Get a mouthwatering chicken tikka or try Mishikaki, a kind of grilled kebab.
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What you NEED TO KNOW
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Port Name & Location
Mombasa, Kenya -
Time Zone
"EAT (East Africa Time) UTC/GMT +3 houras" -
Language
Kiswahili & English -
Language
Kenyan Shilling KES Along the coast, you’ll find many artists selling hand-woven items like bags and toys. -
Famous For
Cultures converge in Mombasa, a bustling port city visited by nations all across the Indian Ocean. -
Important
Bring a reusable bag with you! Kenya has a nationwide ban on single use plastic bags. Don’t take any with you and don’t expect any from shops. -
Fun Fact #1
Fort Jesus, a Unesco World Heritage site, is a 16th-Century fort. -
Fun Fact #2
Visit Mandhry Mosque for a beautiful example of Swahili architecture. -
Fun Fact: Foodies
West of Old Town, the Spice Market has stall after stall of delicious spices and some of the city’s best street food. -
Fun Fact: Landmarks
Moi Ave is decorated with arches made to look like giant elephant tusks.