Instead of buying Kenyan souvenirs on the beach, try to go to the downtown. You can buy art designs of mask, animals or other typical African stuff cheaper here.
Updated Jul 9, 2009
Best exchange rate in Mombasa that I have found over tha last couple of years has been in the Penguin Forex, better than coast or Pwani.
Updated Jan 14, 2009
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Best exchange rate in Mombasa that I have found over tha last couple of years has been in the Penguin Forex, better than coast or Pwani.
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A: I can't commenet on Mombassa in particular as I've not been, although its reputation is for a high level of hassle from street sellers (I found Kenya the worst country...
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Mombasa was my base in Kenya from where I have travelled around. Actually, I stayed in touristy resort north of the town, which is called Coral Beach. This whole area is enclousered, under the round...
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The Mombasa "Tusks" are symbolic representations of entrance into the heart of the town. The tusks were built to commemorate the visit of Queen Elizabeth to the town in 1952, as they lay directly on...
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Mombasa itself is an island only joined to the mainland of Kenya by a short causeway to the west a bridge over the creek to Nyali in the north and a short hop on a ferry to the south to Likoni. To......
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