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Fort Jesus Museum
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Fort Jesus Museum

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Fort Jesus is located on the southeast corner of Mombasa Island. The opening of a new route linking the East and the West has enabled the vigorous development of international trade and maritime transport. Mombasa is an important supply point and cargo distribution center on the new route, so it has become the target of competition. In 1589, the Ottoman Turks sent an expedition to occupy Mombasa and build the castle. In 1593, the Portuguese captured Mombasa and built a larger castle on the harbour headland to overlook and control the port. Because Portuguese missionaries also traveled with merchant ships, the new castle was named Fort Jesus. Fort Jesus is in the shape of a "big" shape, more than 100 meters long and 80 meters wide. The city wall is built on coral rock, 15 meters high and 2.4 meters thick. The gate is covered with spikes about 10 cm long to prevent the collision of elephants. In 1696, the Sultan of Oman began a siege of the castle, and the Portuguese surrendered after two years and nine months of resistance. In 1958, the ancient castle was turned into a museum, displaying historical pictures and cultural relics of East Africa and the new route. Some cultural relics from China are also included, such as the porcelain plates and vases fired during the Xuande period of the Ming Dynasty. Research shows that Zheng He also reached Mombasa when he went to the West, and these cultural relics are probably left at that time.Mombasa · 2.4km from downtown

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WATAMU: MALINDI: SARDEGNA ISLAND & MALINDI MARINE PARK
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juki23522 April 2020
5.0
Fort Jesus is located in the southeast corner of Mombasa Island. It is an ancient castle with a history of more than 1,000 years. The shape of the entire Fort Jesus is very old. Although it is a bit dilapidated, it is still well preserved. The entire castle is steep and must have been a very strong fortress at the time. It is definitely a must-see attraction here. Don't miss it.

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Taraaaaa12 November 2021
4.0
A mystical place where you will discover unexpected surprises from antiques, historical buildings and many more.

Old Town

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非你不渴23 March 2020
5.0
Mombasa Marine National Park is located on the coast of Mombasa. There are many marine creatures living in the park, such as crabs, sea urchins, starfish, etc. There are also beaches and coral reef parks, which are suitable for diving.

Mombasa Marine Park & Reserve

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Welsh Lady8 August 2026
5.0
What an amazing place, fed the giraffes and watched the hippos and crocodiles get fed, awesome experience, can't wait to visit again..

Haller Park

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_TI***eu4 October 2026
3.0
A walk along Mama Ngina Waterfront didn't leave much of an impression on me. If you're nearby and have some time to spare, you can stop by for a half-hour stroll along the ocean. But there's no real point in making a special trip to Mama Ngina Waterfront.

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What are the must-do things in Mombasa?

Don't miss these attractions in Mombasa: Fort Jesus Museum, Old Town, and Mombasa Marine Park & Reserve. If you like Day tours, try Mombasa City Tour,Fortjesus,Oldtown,Tusks and Spice Market.. If you enjoy Culture & history, try Mombasa full-day city tour and Haller Park.

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Mombasa City Tour,Fortjesus,Oldtown,Tusks and Spice Market., Mombasa/Mtwapa/Diani/Tiwi Departure: Tsavo East National Park Tour in Kenya, and Tour to Tsavo National Park from Mombasa/Mtwapa/Diani/Tiwi, Kenya. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of 3 November 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Mombasa is around VND 9,75,171 – VND 1,13,58,374. Rates vary by duration, group size, transport, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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