Answered by Sunthrill Safaris from Embakasi, Kenya 571 days ago

Hi Shailaja, Sunthrill safaris through its experienced travel consultants is known for its expertise in organising one of the best safaris and short trips to vaious locations at the Kenyan coast (Mombasa) as well as in the rest of the country. Contact me on info@sunthrillsafaris.com and you will get the best of suggestions and the costs per itinerary. Safe journey!!!

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Answered by Zarek Cockar from Ruaka, Kenya 569 days ago

Hi Shailaja,
Thats great that you're coming to Kenya! For one day, it might be a bit far to go to Shimba hills from the Mombasa port. That's not to say it can't be done, though. Here is a link you can visit for the park: http://www.kws.go.ke/shimba.html Entrance into the park is $20 for non-residents.
Otherwise, there are marine reserves you can visit for snorkeling or scuba diving: http://www.kws.go.ke/marine.html
Entrance for the ones in and around Mombasa are also $20.
Otherwise you can tour Mombasa town. I would advise using TukTuks (three wheel taxis), and not the notoriously mad matatus (minivans). Tuktuks are cheap and cheerful, they'll get you where you want to go, and you can arrange for them to come back and pick you up when you're ready to move on to the next place.
Fort Jesus, for sure, is one of the major attractions in Mombasa. It is an old fort, built by the Portuguese. It was then taken over by the Omanis. It went back and forth between the two a few times. It has great views of the ocean and harbour. Just up the road from the fort, is a public park with a gigantic strangler Fig tree in the centre. It looks like many different trees, but is in fact only one tree. It's a great place to get out of the heat, and relax on a bench for a breather.
Old Town Mombasa, in general is a great place to visit. Its rich in Swahili culture, with great food and architecture. You can walk down the narrow streets, without being bothered by cars. Just be careful who you take pictures of, and who you allow to be your "guide". There are alot of young boys who'll offer to be your guide and will end up cheating you out of your money. If they see two women with two kids, they may be inclined to try to take advantage of you, thinking you're naive about money. Just be polite, but be firm. If they're really bothering you, turn around and tell them you're actually not really in the mood for a tour of old town. They'll either leave you alone, or bring down their price.
There are some great fabric stores in Mombasa, with traditional Swahili garb on sale at a good price, if your interested in that.
You can also visit the lighthouse for a real mombasa experience. Mombasa residents love to gather there in the evening for dinner and socializing. It's a great place to meet people and get away from the completely touristy scene.
Hope this all helps. and I hope you have a great time!!

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Answered by Philip Kimeu from Mombasa, Kenya 569 days ago

Dear Shailaja,

We as a country are honoured that you have decided to jump off board and see our country. We would like to recommend two options for you. This is taking into consideration of the little children;

OPTION 1:

We will offer you a combined tour of the City and to The Shimba Hills Game Reserve that is Located 50 kilometers in The South Lands of Mombasa Island. However, we would like to recommend that you start with Shimba Hills, as the early drive will suit the children since it will be much cooler. Lunch will be in Mombasa.

On the Mombasa Island Tour you will be able to Visit, the Famous Land Mark of Mombasa "The Tusks", A hindu Mosque. The Fort Jesus and Old Town that inviels the Arabic Cultures.

Cost Per person (Adult)will be USD 160 and
Cost Per Person (Child) will be USD 80


Option 2:

Have an extensive tour of Mombasa Island and Visit The Haller Park. The Haller Park is A Man Made Park located 10 kilometers in the North Mainland. It Offers a Short walking tour of the Park that has Animals like the Hippos, Girraffes, Waterbucks, Antelopes, Tortoises, Buffallo, Monkey and Reptiles such as crocodiles and caged snakes.

Lunch can be arranged at a restaurant. This Option, gives the children an easy day. You can start the tour after breakfast
Cost Per person (Adult)will be USD 120 and
Cost Per Person (Child) will be USD 50

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Answered by Philip Kimeu from Mombasa, Kenya 569 days ago

Dear Shailaja,

We as a country are honoured that you have decided to jump off board and see our country. We would like to recommend two options for you. This is taking into consideration of the little children;

OPTION 1:

We will offer you a combined tour of the City and to The Shimba Hills Game Reserve that is Located 50 kilometers in The South Lands of Mombasa Island. However, we would like to recommend that you start with Shimba Hills, as the early drive will suit the children since it will be much cooler. Lunch will be in Mombasa.

On the Mombasa Island Tour you will be able to Visit, the Famous Land Mark of Mombasa "The Tusks", A hindu Mosque. The Fort Jesus and Old Town that inviels the Arabic Cultures.

Cost Per person (Adult)will be USD 160 and
Cost Per Person (Child) will be USD 80


Option 2:

Have an extensive tour of Mombasa Island and Visit The Haller Park. The Haller Park is A Man Made Park located 10 kilometers in the North Mainland. It Offers a Short walking tour of the Park that has Animals like the Hippos, Girraffes, Waterbucks, Antelopes, Tortoises, Buffallo, Monkey and Reptiles such as crocodiles and caged snakes.

Lunch can be arranged at a restaurant. This Option, gives the children an easy day. You can start the tour after breakfast
Cost Per person (Adult)will be USD 120 and
Cost Per Person (Child) will be USD 50

You can contact us on Email: techsafaris@wananchi.com

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Answered by Mwai Muchene Steve- Tel:254 721 611 180 from Naivasha, Kenya 566 days ago

Please contact us for more details in case you happen to come back again.Thanks

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Answered by Ronald Omondi from Nairobi West, Kenya 535 days ago

Plse see interesting activities in Mombasa:
- Day trip to Shimba Hills with lunch at Shimba Lodge @ US$ 120.00 per adult & 30.00 per child
- Half day Mombasa City Tour includes: Old Town, the Port and Fort Jesus plus Akamba wood carvers @ US$65 per adult and 25.00 per child

- Nature Trail Park (Haller Park) - (The wasteland of the stone quarry has been reclaimed and amongst the casuarina trees and other tropical flora reside a variety of wildlife and birds. Eland and buffalo, crocodiles and other reptiles can be seen wandering with crowned cranes) plus lunch or dinner at Mombasa Village @ US$110.00 per person
For more information, plse feel free to contact me twendeeastafrica@rocketmail.com

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Answered by Ronald Omondi from Nairobi West, Kenya 535 days ago

Plse see interesting activities in Mombasa:
- Day trip to Shimba Hills with lunch at Shimba Lodge @ US$ 120.00 per adult & 30.00 per child
- Half day Mombasa City Tour includes: Old Town, the Port and Fort Jesus plus Akamba wood carvers @ US$65 per adult and 25.00 per child

- Nature Trail Park (Haller Park) - (The wasteland of the stone quarry has been reclaimed and amongst the casuarina trees and other tropical flora reside a variety of wildlife and birds. Eland and buffalo, crocodiles and other reptiles can be seen wandering with crowned cranes) plus lunch or dinner at Mombasa Village @ US$110.00 per person
For more information, plse feel free to contact me twendeeastafrica@rocketmail.com

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Answered by Ronald Omondi from Nairobi West, Kenya 533 days ago

5- Days Easter in Malindi

The whole 5-Days package @ Ksh 13.500/= p.p in triple, double or single room.

Children up to 10 years sharing room with parents pay ony Ksh 4.500,--

Day 1. Thursday 9th April
Departure from Nairobi at 8 PM by Mash Poa ( book your ticket early )

Day 2. Friday 10th April
Early arrival in Malindi and check in at Scorpio Villas
Breakfast & get together at the pool for water gymnastic
Lunch at the main restaurant
Afternoon time to do shopping, sightseeing and relaxing
Welcome dinner & Malindi by night overnight as scorpio villas

Day 3. Saturday 11th April
Breakfast
Transfer to Watamu beach and snorkle
Transfer to a farm for drinks & lunch
Late afternoon return to Malindi
Dinner & overnight at Scorpio Villas



Day 4. Sunday 12th April
Breakfast
Relax and stroll on the beach, dip in one of the 3-pools or have some drinks in town.
Lunch & afternoon beach volleyball & football
Farewell dinner & overnight at Scorpio Villas

Day 5. Monday 13th April
Breakfast
Departure for Nairobi.
contact:Ronald email:ronmoh81@yahoo.com
http://riggy22.tripod.com

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Answered by Ronald Omondi from Nairobi West, Kenya 533 days ago

5- Days Easter in Malindi

The whole 5-Days package @ Ksh 13.500/= p.p in triple, double or single room.

Children up to 10 years sharing room with parents pay ony Ksh 4.500,--

Day 1. Thursday 9th April
Departure from Nairobi at 8 PM by Mash Poa ( book your ticket early )

Day 2. Friday 10th April
Early arrival in Malindi and check in at Scorpio Villas
Breakfast & get together at the pool for water gymnastic
Lunch at the main restaurant
Afternoon time to do shopping, sightseeing and relaxing
Welcome dinner & Malindi by night overnight as scorpio villas

Day 3. Saturday 11th April
Breakfast
Transfer to Watamu beach and snorkle
Transfer to a farm for drinks & lunch
Late afternoon return to Malindi
Dinner & overnight at Scorpio Villas



Day 4. Sunday 12th April
Breakfast
Relax and stroll on the beach, dip in one of the 3-pools or have some drinks in town.
Lunch & afternoon beach volleyball & football
Farewell dinner & overnight at Scorpio Villas

Day 5. Monday 13th April
Breakfast
Departure for Nairobi.
contact:Ronald email:ronmoh81@yahoo.com
http://riggy22.tripod.com

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Answered by Agostino Moru from Jamhuri Park, Kenya 518 days ago

Why don't you do something completely different which is fun for kids - and for (grand) parents. Visit Wild Waters, a water world where the kids can go absolutely crazy playing in the water!

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Answered by Diani Sunrise from Mombasa, Kenya 233 days ago

I would have to agree with the last post. There is no reason to subject a 5 and 9 year old child to an intricate historical tour of the city, they'll be bored out of their minds plus it would be incomprehensible to them. In addition there is little sight seeing you can do In a day; contrary to what you have heard, Mombasa is not as small as many would think.
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Heres what I recommend:

get off that lovely ship, and convince your entourage that you have to go to
the pizza restaurant on mama ngina drive, and make sure the kids have the swimming gear packed. if they look at you funny tell them you know what you're doing. there you can take a load off and relax by the marina for a bit till early afternoon. Feb can get quite hot so you will want to avoid being caught out at high noon without sun screen. Next after a drink or two, you can take a taxi to wild waters which is about 10 miles from the marina; it a lovely swimming complex with water slides and themes, the works!. they are open til late and have a restaurant inside so that should cover you for at least 2 hours. Before the final hour, grab the kids then grab your mum, hop into a taxi and head on out to the GP karting circuit (5 miles from wild waters), there's a small bistro there where you and your mum can have a night cap while the kids enjoy driving around the GP karting circuit. I guarantee it, by 8pm you will be spent and satisfied with the day. All this under 100 $ US which is about 7,400 KES. hows that for an interesting tour hmmmm?

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Answered by TOMMIC POLE from Mombasa, Kenya 605 days ago

my name is Tommic and i was raised and born in Mombasa and am also a computer student! for details of a cheap, intersting 1 day tour just contact me- iamtommic@hotmail.com
looking forward to hearing frm you!

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