Kenya is known to have some of the
continent’s finest beaches, most magnificent wildlife and scenery. The tourist attractions in Kenya include: mountains and deserts, colorful tribal culture, beaches and
coral reefs, and some of Africa’s best wildlife tourist attractions. Mombasa functions as the gateway to the
resorts and pristine beaches of the area and therefore a magnificent holiday destination in Kenya.
Jain Temple
Jain Temple is a tourist attraction in Mombasa. Take a
visit to the Jain Temple. To enter you have to remove all leather so not a
place that might attract bikers.
Location
of Jain Temple
Jain
Temple is located behind the main market in Mombasa just at the edge of the old
town.
Jumba la Mtwana ruins
This is a 13th century abandoned Swahili settlement. It is an awesome attraction, have lunch at the excellent Monsoons bistro in
its stunning location on the beach
Jumba
la Mtwana a picturesque ruined village in Kilifi district,
Tourist Attractions and Holiday Events
Besides
a beautiful beach, it boasts magnificent ruins of the ancient homes and the
mosque with its carved niches and arched doors which are the major tourist attraction here, there is a picnic site and a great beach for swimming. Location of Jumba la Mtwana
Jumba
la Mtwana is in Kilifi district, it is about 15km North of Mombasa town, 20
kilometres north of Mombasa town is like all early settlements, situated on the
seashore.
Kisite Marine Parke and Mgunguti Reserve
The complex covers a marine area with four small islands surrounded by coral-reef. Kisite island is among Mombasa's top tourist attractions, it is a small waterless coral island, 8 km offshore in the Marine Park. Coral platforms around the raised central portion are exposed at low tide. The three other coral islets in the park (Mpunguti ya Juu, Mpunguti ya Chini and Liwe la Jahazi) lie closer to the larger Wasini Island, are scrub covered and support no significant wildlife or birds.
Tourist Attractions and Holiday Events
The
surrounding waters have well developed coral gardens and a large variety of
fish.
Kisite Mpunguti National Marine
Park is the home of Dolphin and Coconut crab in Kenya that all serve as major tourist attractions.
Traditional
Dhows sail you back and forth to the underwater park where you can enjoy
snorkeling or diving among its colorful coral reefs. Dolphins, turtles, manta
rays, angelfish and parrotfish are regularly sighted.
Location
of Kisite and Mpunguti Marine Parks
Kisite
and Mpunguti Marine Parks are located on the south coast off Shimoni and south
of Wasini Island in Kwale. It
at Shimoni an area 40km from Ukunda town in Msambeni District, South coast of
Mombasa, Kenya.
Best time to Visit Kisite and Mpunguti Marine Parks
The best time would be between October – January
You can never have enough of Mombasa as there are so many things to do and lots of events. A vacation in Mombasa will be one to remember all the time.
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