| There are several exciting day excursions around Mombasa for
the beach tourist, ranging from half day city tours to wildlife safaris
in the Shimba Hills Reserve and the vast Tsavo National Park. |
Half Day Mombasa Tour - This tour will take you to Fort
Jesus, built by the Portugese in 1593, through the streets
of Mombasa.
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| Shimba Hills National Reserve ( day trip) - Just 20 kms of Mombasa,
this hilly forested reserve is much cooler than the beach and offers sightings
of the famed Kenyan wildlife such as elephant, buffalo, giraffe and zebra.
Lion and Leopard are present in very small numbers and are harder to spot. |
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Tsavo National Park - 2/3 days - This vast national
park is known for it's striking landscapes and the rich wildlife which includes
the ' Big Five' ( Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Elephant, Cheetah). Flying safaris
from Mombasa can be arranged. |
