Kenya Safaris

1 Day Mombasa City Tour & Haller Park – Fort Jesus, Old Town & Wildlife Experience

Safari Departing

Safari Overview

The 1 Day Mombasa City and Haller Park Tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and nature, showcasing the very best of Kenya’s coastal attractions. Start your day exploring Mombasa’s rich heritage with visits to Fort Jesus, Old Town, the Old Port, and the iconic Mombasa Tusks. Discover Swahili architecture, bustling local markets, and traditional craftsmanship at the Akamba Handicraft Centre. In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing nature experience at Haller Park, where you can walk through scenic trails, feed giraffes, and encounter wildlife including hippos, crocodiles, zebras, and tortoises. This full-day excursion is ideal for families, couples, and travellers seeking a comprehensive and memorable Mombasa experience in just one day.

Safari Itinerary

Morning Pickup & Drive to Mombasa Old Town
Your driver-guide picks you up from your hotel or residence in Mombasa, Diani, Nyali, Bamburi, or Shanzu. Begin your city tour with a drive through the historic Old Town, famous for its narrow streets, carved wooden doors, ancient buildings, and rich Swahili-Arab heritage.

Visit Fort Jesus Museum
Proceed to Fort Jesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by the Portuguese in the 16th century. Explore its old chambers, exhibits, wall graffiti, torture rooms, and stunning sea-facing viewpoints overlooking the Indian Ocean.

Walk Through the Old Port & Spice Market
Continue to the Old Port and enjoy a brief walk through the vibrant spice market, where local traders display colourful spices, fruits, and coastal delicacies.

Photo Stop at the Mombasa Tusks (Likoni Road)
Drive to the iconic Mombasa Tusks, the city’s most recognisable landmark, for photography and sightseeing.

Visit the Akamba Handicraft Centre
Stop at the woodcarvers’ cooperative to watch craftsmen create intricate sculptures and enjoy the opportunity to buy souvenirs.

Lunch Break at a Local Restaurant (Optional)
Enjoy coastal cuisine such as biryani, pilau, or seafood at a recommended restaurant in Mombasa (paid separately).

Afternoon – Haller Park Tour

Arrival at Haller Park
Proceed to Haller Park, Mombasa’s most famous nature and wildlife sanctuary. Begin your exploration of the lush landscaped park, formerly a quarry rehabilitated into a thriving ecosystem.

Nature Trails & Wildlife Viewing
Walk through the shaded trails as you spot wildlife including giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, tortoises, zebras, monkeys, antelopes, and a wide variety of bird species. The park’s serene environment makes it ideal for nature lovers and families.

Giraffe Feeding Experience
Enjoy the popular giraffe feeding session where guests can interact closely with the friendly giraffes—perfect for photos.

Visit the Reptile Park & Fish Ponds
Explore the crocodile pools, fish ponds, botanical gardens, and the reptile exhibits showcasing snakes, monitor lizards, and other reptiles.

Late Afternoon Drop-Off
Your tour concludes with a drive back to your hotel or residence in the late afternoon.

What is Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel/residence (Mombasa, Nyali, Bamburi, Shanzu, Diani)
  • Professional English-speaking driver/guide
  • Guided Mombasa city tour (Old Town, Fort Jesus, Old Port, Mombasa Tusks)
  • Entrance fees to Haller Park
  • Giraffe feeding experience at Haller Park
  • Visit to Akamba Handicraft Centre
  • Bottled drinking water
  • All government taxes and park levies

What’s Excluded

  • Fort Jesus entrance fees (paid directly by clients)
  • Lunch and drinks at the restaurant
  • Personal purchases and souvenirs
  • Optional activities not included in the itinerary
  • Tips and gratuities

Address

1Baazar Shopping Center
Diani Beach