Comical Expedition and Safaris

Tours And Excursions Around Mombasa

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Fort Jesus (9:00 AM - 10:30 AM)
Welcome to Mombasa! We wish you a very pleasant stay, and in order to make your holiday more enjoyable and comfortable, here are some variety of tours and excursions you may choose from. Mombasa is a place steeped in history, yet at the same time fascinating commercial and cosmopolitan port town. Mombasa is an island connected to the mainland by bridges and ferries. The town overlooks a wide harbor, where commercial shipping mingles with traditional sailing dhows. The true heart of Mombasa is found in the exotic old town, among the narrow winding streets and Arab architecture. The air here is always heavy with the scent of spices. At the water’s edge is Fort Jesus, an imposing fort that stands watch over the harbor.
LA MARINA Excursion –Kenyan Coast at its Best Duration – 6 Hour

Pick up from the Port of Mombasa between 8h00 & 09h00 and transfer to the Mtwapa Creek on the North Mainland off the main Mombasa- Malindi Highway. Arrive at La Marina Restaurant by approximately 10h00 in the morning.
A light Swahili breakfast awaits you ; lemon tea, coffee, kaimati & mahamri. As you sip in your delicious breakfast , our tour leader takes you through the days’ activities. Guests then board the Arabic dhow and set sail into the ocean through the “Mlango” the gateway into the Indian Ocean. The dhow then anchors off a coral fringed sandbar, time to swim and snorkel while you view the beautiful coral life.Sail back to La Marina Restaurant where an exotic BBQ lunch awaits you.
• Fresh garlic bread
• Fresh grilled fish
• Variety of fresh spicy salads served aside golden potatoes.
• Variety of beef skewers including crocodile Grilled chicken tikka
• Fruit salad Tea and coffee
After lunch, enjoy a spectacular Limbo and Acrobatic display followed by a Kitenge fashion show in the restaurant to finish off the day.
Departure approximately by 15h00 and return to the port. Arrive by 16h00 approximately.
Extra activities that can be combined with the cruise:
Wet Option:
The dhows anchor off a coral fringed sand bar time for swimming and snorkeling amongst the many coral heads, feed the fish or just laze around the sandy shallows
Or Dry Option:
Visit the Mtwapa ruins set in amongst a lush rain forest. 600 years of history and the origin of the dhow trade awaits. the ancient Architecture is still intact in many places, revealing perfect arched doorways of another time.

HALLER PARK Excursion ( BAMBURI NATURE TRAILS )

Duration – 3-4 Hours
Haller Park (formerly Bamburi Nature Trail) is located South of the Bamburi cement plant along the Mombasa /Malindi highway. A product of the company’s efforts, since 1971, to convert barren landscape of disused limestone quarries into vibrant and diverse ecosystem of forest, grasslands and ponds.
Currently, Haller Park plays host to a variety of wildlife including hippos, giraffes, buffalos, and antelopes as well as smaller mammals and birds.
The best time to visit this is in the Afternoon between 14h30 and 17h00. The feeding of the Giraffes at the feeding platform is at 15h00
The feeding of the Hippo , Buffalo and Eland is at 16h00 at the Game Sanctuary. The Crocodile feeding at 16h30.

MOMBASA CITY TOUR

Duration – 3-4 hours
Complete and explore the tour of the city which includes the Old Town with its narrow little streets, the colorful markets, the Port, Fort Jesus (entrance included), as well as the Akamba Carvers and the Indian Bazaar.
Price per person :

SWAHILI LUNCH ( LOCAL CUISINE )
This cannot be missed for any traveler visiting Mombasa. Traditional Swahili dishes prepared with local spices and flavours. This would include local breads , seafood , chicken or beef. Special sweets and traditionally brewed spiced coffee or tea.
Recommended restaurants: Tarboush café, Barka Café & Island Dishes and Barbecue
NOTE :The City tour can be combined with a visit to the Haller Park including the Swahili Lunch to make it a full day excursion

TAMARIND DHOW

Duration – 3-4 Hours
“Nawalilkher” and “Babulkher” are authentic ocean-worthy jahazis(traditional arab sailing boats), formerly used for cargo trading along the kenyan coast and on to the arab states. They have been refurbished as floating restaurants retaining all the traditional aspects of the original dhow. They are now moored at the mombasa tamarind jetty.
Pick up from the port at 12h00 and transfer to the Tamarind restaurant and jetty. You will embark on the Arabic dhow at 13h00 , cruise around Mombasa Island passing through the old port. Lobster lunch on cruise and other sea-food with cool sentimental music in dhow. Return to the jetty by 15h00. Transfer to the port. Arrive at around 16h00.
There is an evening option also.
WASINI EXCURSION
We welcome you to Charlie Claw’s on Wasini Island – a great escape and getaway located in the heart of “real” Africa on the very edge of Kenya’s exciting Swahili coastal strip. A true pearl!Our happy guests can testify that we offer a wide variety of exciting activities, including: Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Dhow Sailing, Dolphin Spotting, Sunset Cruise ( new!) and exquisite seafood dining at the famous Charlie Claw’s Restaurant.
WATER SPORT SKY DIVING
Skydive Diani was set up to create, foster and facilitate sport parachuting, in all its facets, within Kenya, in the safest and most progressive manner, on behalf of its members. And what better place to start than in beautiful Diani! This club is chartered by, and under the jurisdiction of the Civil Aviation (Parachute Operations) Regulations, 2007 of the Civil Aviation Act (cap 394) under the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA).
FISHING
For those seeking the Indian Ocean fishing experience, Big Game fishing is available. The best season being from November to March. Big fish sport fishing located just north of Mombasa is also known as the mecca for big game sports fishing anglers from all over the world. The location is unique to catch billfish species such as black marlin, stripped marlin and sail fish. Pelgic species also found in this include yellow fin tuna, dorado, king fish and barracuda among others.
COLOBUS CONSERVATION VISIT
Come for a Guided Primate Eco-Tour, the only one in the country!! We will take you on a guided walk along the nature trail for a personal introduction to a wild colobus troop and our other wild monkeys – vervets, sykes and baboons – depending on who is about. This is followed by a talk in the information centre where a series of posters help further to visualise our ongoing conservation activities. As an active conservation centre visitors are likely to see volunteers and staff at work, building bridges, caring for injured monkeys or doing research.

OPTION ONE
OVERNIGHT TRIP TO THE SHIMBA HILLS NATIONAL RESERVE
Visit the reserve that is famous for its concentration of the rare sable antelope, among other animals. The reserve is located on the South Mainland.
DAY 1 : MOMBASA - SHIMBA HILLS

Pick up from hotel early morning between 07h30 and 08h00. Cross to the Likoni channel by Ferry across the South Mainland.
Drive to the Shimba Hills National Reserve situated on a plateau rising from the coastal strip. Home to a remarkable variety of wildlife including elephant and sable antelope. Arrive at the lodge. Check-in and lunch. Afternoon game drive inside the reserve, Dinner and overnight stay at the Shimba Rainforest Lodge.
The lodge overlooks a waterhole and is a bird and animal watcher’s paradise. Dramatic black and white Colobus Monkeys, herds of Elephant and graceful Giraffes are often seen at Shimba. For the very fortunate, the Leopard will make a rare appearance. A wooden walkway extending 120m into the forest takes nature lovers to a viewing spot that allows for the unobtrusive viewing of birds and butterflies.
Other adventures include a visit to Sheldrick Falls, or an evening game drive followed by a walk through the forest that ends with drinks and snacks in a glade.You can view the Usambara Mountains in Tanzania from the sundowner site.

DAY 2 : SHIMBA HILLS - MOMBASA

Early morning game drive. Breakfast and departure.
OPTION TWO
DAY TRIP TO THE TSAVO EAST NATIONAL PARK
ITINERARY
Depart very early morning from hotel for the Tsavo East National Park.
Arrive and enter through the Bachuma Gate where you will commence your game drive in the park. Lunch will be at the Voi Safari Lodge. Afternoon depart with a game drive enroute to Mombasa.
OPTION THREE
OVERNIGHT TRIP TO THE TSAVO EAST NATIONAL PARK
Day 1:
Depart early morning from the Port for the Tsavo East National Park.
Arrive and enter through the Bachuma Gate where you will commence your game drive in the park. Check-in at the Voi Safari Lodge. Lunch. Afternoon game drive in the park. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2:
Breakfast at the lodge. Departure to Mombasa.

Safari Includes

  • Accommodation on full board basis for the overnight trips
  • Park fees
  •  Transportation and game drives in our Safari minibuses with English speaking driver guides
  •  Complimentary bottle of mineral water provided in our vehicles on Safari per person per day
  •  Our assistance

Safari Excludes

  • Drinks and laundry
  • Extra visits and meals not part of the itinerary
  •  Personal medical and travel insurance