City Tour with Ghalib
Overview
Historical sites on the island of Mombasa reveal the rich heritage of the Swahili people and the Mijikenda tribe, which includes nine subtribes. This tour offers insights into the Indian Ocean trade and its impact on local communities.
- 🌍 Learn about the cultural significance of the Swahili people along the Kenyan coast.
- 📜 Discover the history of the Mijikenda tribe and its nine subtribes.
- ⚓ Understand the dynamics of Indian Ocean trade involving spices, gold, and silver.
- 🦓 Explore how locals exchanged ivory and other animal parts in trade.
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- Service of a tour guide
- Tuktuk ride
- Lunch
- Entrance fee to Fort Jesus
Meeting point
Return details
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Fort Jesus MuseumFort jesus is an historical fortress built by Portuguese on 15 century to guard and protect the indian ocean trade together with the old port of Mombasa. Here you will get to learn about the history and culture of the swahili civilisation as well as influences left by the traders who came from different parts of the world on the coastvof Kenya.
- An history town which has been existing since the 9th century with alot of influences from the Arabs, Portuguese, British and the Indians. This is one of the many arabic settlements on the Kenyan coast which flourished from the 13th century. (pass by)
- Here is to commemorate the last steps of Queen Elizabeth when she was in Kenya in 1952 and when she was also pronounced as the Queen of England by the steel built elephant tusks. The tusks are also to mark the gateway to the city of Mombasa. Opposite tusks you will also get a chance to visit a public garden where local spend their free time relaxing their mind in the garden. (pass by)
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Shree Cutch Satsang Swaminarayan TempleAn Indian temple built on the 18th century by the Indian community who came for trade and for the construction of the railway line connecting Mombasa with Uganda. You will learn here about the Indians and Hinduism in Kenya.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.