| Mombasa is a major sea gateway for the whole | | | | marvelous Persian and Bokhara carpets for the |
| of eastern Africa. It is Kenya's oldest town and | | | | Mombasa bazaars. A walk around the old town is |
| the second largest metropolis, after the capital | | | | a fascinating maze of narrow streets, overhanging |
| city, Nairobi. It is also the air gateway for those | | | | balconies and mysterious doorways leading to |
| coming to enjoy the beaches along the Kenyan | | | | dark interiors. History and culture of Mombasa A |
| Coast. From Mombasa, you can enjoy Kenya's | | | | melting pot of diverse culture, once conquered by |
| magical wildlife safaris. | | | | the Portuguese, Mombasa has seen many rulers |
| Mombasa has a long history dating back to 200 | | | | and conquerors - the Arabs used Mombasa for |
| AD. There is an old harbor that is still visited by | | | | the slave trade and the British used the town as |
| trading dhows bringing frankincense, Myrrh and | | | | a naval and trading post. |