Fort Jesus + Old Town Walking Tour + Haller Park
Description
Start Time: 8:00 AM hotel pickup
End Time: 4:30 PM return to hotel
Travellers: 2 Adults
Itinerary:
Morning:
8:00 AM pick up from your hotel
Begin at Fort Jesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a guided tour exploring Swahili, Portuguese, Omani, and British history
Continue with a walking tour of Mombasa Old Town, visiting:
– Old Port
– Historical buildings & alleyways
– Swahili architecture
– Local handicraft shops
Mid-Morning:
Visit the Spice Market in Old Town to discover traditional Swahili spices, teas, and local culinary ingredients
Lunch:
Lunch at a traditional Swahili restaurant (Jahazi, Forodhani, Barka, etc.) — lunch not included
Afternoon:
Transfer to Haller Park for a guided nature walk with giraffes, hippos, tortoises, antelopes, fish farms, and shaded forest trails
Feeding sessions may be available depending on timing
Evening:
4:30 PM drop-off at your hotel or the airport
Highlights:
Explore Mombasa’s most important historical site
Immersive cultural walk through Old Town’s Swahili heritage
Shop for spices, crafts, and local products
Peaceful nature experience at Haller Park with close wildlife encounters
Inclusions:
Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with driver/guide
Fort Jesus entry fees
Haller Park entry fees
Old Town guided walking tour
Bottled water
Hotel or airport pick-up & drop-off
Exclusions:
Lunch and beverages
Personal shopping expenses
Tips/gratuities
Any activities not listed
Notes:
Comfortable walking shoes recommended
Old Town tours are best done in the morning to avoid heat
Ideal for guests interested in history, culture & light nature activities