The Coastline north of Mombasa is
livelier and portrays a world of history and natural beauty. It has a wide
range of accommodation from luxury resorts to beach bungalows. What makes it
even more preferred by many tourists is the fact that the resorts are closer to
the airport and Mombasa city.
Amboseli National Park
Amboseli is home to more than 50
species of mammal and over 400 species of bird. It has elephants, hippos,
cheetahs, leopards and many more. The Park has breathtaking views of Mount
Kilimanjaro (in Tanzania) and has also several camp sites for people who would
like to go camping.
Location
of the Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park lies on the
North West of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Kenya, at the border of Kenya and
Tanzania.
Best time
to Visit the Park
The best time to visit the Park would
be from June – October.
Arabuko Sokoke Forest Reserve
Arabuko National Park is an important
habitat for endemic/endangered birds, insects and mammals.
Location
of Arabuko Sokoke Forest Reserve
Arabuko Sokoke is located in Kilifi
approximately 110km North of Mombasa town.
Bombolulu Workshops
Bombolulu Workshop Centre is run by the Association for the
physically disabled and most of the workers are disabled. They produce jewelry, hand printed textiles,
wood carvings and leather crafts which are sold in large showrooms and some
exported to other countries.
They are a major tourist attraction which consists of a
cultural Centre with homesteads and traditional restaurants that entertains
guests with traditional dances throughout the day. The traditional homesteads exhibit the
culture of the locals which draws so many tourists across to come and learn
more about different cultures.
Location
of Bombolulu Workshops
The Bombolulu workshops are located along the north coast of
Mombasa.
Gedi Ruins
Gedi Ruins is built
of rocks, preserved as a National Museum. It presents itself as a historical
Arab-African town.
Location
of Gedi Ruins
It lies on the
North coast of Mombasa towards Malindi town
Jumba la Mtwana ruins
Jumba la Mtwana is a
picturesque ruined village of ancient homes. It has excellent Monsoons bistro
in its stunning location on the beach, 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.
Malindi Marine National Park
Malindi Marine National Park is
Africa’s Oldest Marine Park, famous for the Zebra fish.
Location
of Malindi Marine National Park
The park is located about 118 km
north east of Mombasa town, south of Malindi town, Kenya.
North Coast Beaches
The palm-lined beaches, crystal clear
waters, coral reefs, and a profusion of water sports, resorts, and
entertainment venues provide plenty of tourist action. The beaches provide an
ideal space for parties and nature walks.
Nyali Beach
Nyali beach is the first stop
travelling from Mombasa to the North.
Bamburi Beaches
Bamburi beaches include Mombasa
Serena Beach, Whitesands Beach etc.
Shanzu Beach
Located along the northern coastal
line it is also a tourist hub.
Rabai
Museum
Visitors can have a walk in the
sacred Kaya forest of the Mijikenda people and a stop at the first church built
in the interior a few metres away from the museum.
Location of Rabai Museum
Rabai is 25 kilometres northwest of
Mombasa off the Nairobi–Mombasa highway on the Mazeras – Kaloleni road.
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