Mombasa
by croisbeauty
Mombasa is the biggest port in the Eastern Africa and, as far as I am concerned, very unattractive place to visit. Most Europeans will find it as an ugly, dirthy and unfriendly place, one of those places you see once and forget it even sooner. I have seen only a part of the town around Main Market, Fort Jesus and old core of the town, but it was enough to make my conclusion. As a metter of fact, I've visited it only once during my two weekes staying there and nothing could convinced me to revisit it.
Fun & relaxation
by Lisa4999
Safari is a must. Don't be fooled into a week long one though, we did a couple of days and saw everything. Amazing. You can't even begin to describe it. Sooooooo manyu good memories but the best bit for me was the monekys playing around your sunbed and pinching cake off your plates at tea and cake time. Also waking up to monkeys sitting on your balcony playing.
come 0n my torist we are...
by anastasia9
come 0n my torist we are heading to Fort jesus wher ethe history began!!! 100% you will not feel bored!! just sit back and relax . Let me tell you guys about what i really miss, the island in Malindi, Miss the people as they are really friendly , they are poor but have great hearts in them, oh not to 4 get i miss acharri, mabungo, etcetra
Tippers Beware
by hurghadalady
Tipping is a good idea as the wages, if the locals are actually working, are laughable by Western standards.
You won't always get change in money, you may be offered sweets or a twist of sugar.
Always but always haggle, start with a third of the asking price and work from there.
Be careful, I went to Akunda Village with a bag of sweets, I wasn't being lady bountiful I promise you, I love kids, but was completely swamped. I think every child in the village knew there was this little blonde woman with sweeties. Bless their hearts, one popped the sweet into his mouth without taking the paper off first.
I am so accustomed to seeing the kids crunching sweets, but these were solemnly sucked, inspected, put back into their mouths, sucked some more etc. etc.
Packing List
by vipuli
Normal baggage but compact Your bermudas and t-shirts Sun tan lotion
Malarial tabs
Dehydrating salts
diahorrea tabs Camera
Voltage is 240v
English plugs Some of the hotels and camping sites ofer good secured area. You can ask your travel agent Don't forget your toothbrush!!
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The Main Tembo Disco Hall
G-Kart - Camel - Donkeys ???
The Giant Tusks of Mombasa
Jesus Fort, Mombasa
