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The allure of Mombasa - Kenya's all round tourist resort

... Mombasa for the slave trade and the British used the town as a naval and trading post.Fort Jesus, overlooking the entrance of the old port of Mombasa, was built by the Portuguese in 1593 to protect their trade route to India. An Italian ... Read Read: The allure of Mombasa - Kenya's all round tourist resort

By: Solomon Okila | 23/03/2009 | Travel

Mombasa Kenya Coast: Gedi Ruins

... men in traditional Muslim attire chat the day away sharing a pot of spicy coffee. At the edge of Old Town, facing Mombasa bay, stands Fort Jesus; built by the Portuguese who conquered the city in the 16th Century. They held ... Read Read: Mombasa Kenya Coast: Gedi Ruins

By: Yvonne Oerlemans | 25/05/2008 | Travel
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One Day Mombasa City Tour

... during the British colonial period in 1947. Fort Jesus was named fort because the Portuguese were Christians and they sailed with the flag of Jesus. It was built mainly for protection and to control the harbor of Mombasa. There arose war ... Read Read: One Day Mombasa City Tour

By: Rosemary | 12/11/2009 | Travel

Mombasa Kenya

... of the Portuguese, Arab, African, Persian and British influences over the decades. Fort Jesus, built by the Portuguese in the late sixteenth century in order to guard the Old Port of Mombasa is today one of the area’s most popular tourist ... Read Read: Mombasa Kenya

By: Mark Varley | 16/12/2009 | Travel

kenya safari charters masai mara,samburu,amboseli,malindi,mombasa,lamu,diani(ukunda),nanyuki,kiwayu,lewa,shaba,tsavo west& east,mt kenya,lake nakuru

You want to visit kenya and visit historical sites like fort jesus at the coast,thomson falls at mt kenya,the man eater at tsavo,the seven wonders of the world,scenic safari of mt kilimanjaro from kenya side, ... Read Read: kenya safari charters masai mara,samburu,amboseli,malindi,mombasa,lamu,diani(ukunda),nanyuki,kiwayu,lewa,shaba,tsavo west& east,mt kenya,lake nakuru

By: Anthony A Juma | 17/07/2009 | Destinations

What Do I Think of the Kenyan Coastal Town of Mombasa

... history it holds with the presence of age old museums like the Fort Jesus among many other attractions that seem to get everybody headed there for a holiday. The town of Mombasa possesses a pride that no other town in Kenya does and the ... Read Read: What Do I Think of the Kenyan Coastal Town of Mombasa

By: Amar Shah | 06/11/2008 | Destinations

Mombasa Beach Holidays, Kenya Coast

... - MOMBASA -  NORTH COASTMorning flight to Mombasa.  Transfer to Serena Beach Hotel after a tour of the city of Mombasa which includes a visit to Fort Jesus, Mamba Village or Crocodile farm, "Haller's Park" - a masterpiece in environmental ... Read Read: Mombasa Beach Holidays, Kenya Coast

By: James Muchina | 22/11/2008 | Destinations

What Do I Think of Mombasa, Kenya

... , for example came about as a result of the settlement of the Arabs and Portuguese. Mombasa’s great history has been reserved in the museums such as the Fort Jesus, which was built in 1593 by the Portuguese as a fortress during wars is ... Read Read: What Do I Think of Mombasa, Kenya

By: Amar Shah | 05/11/2008 | Destinations

14 Nights/15 Days Kenya Bush and Beach Safari

... . Dinner and overnight at WHITESANDS BEACH HOTEL (BD). Day 13 & 14 : MOMBASA Today you have Mombasa excursions which will include ISLAND TOUR , Fort Jesus built in 1853 by the portuguese, Old Town & Mombasa City. An option of ... Read Read: 14 Nights/15 Days Kenya Bush and Beach Safari

By: purity mwangi | 20/03/2008 | Destinations
Maggie Nguyo

African Safari Kenya: Bringing Kenyan History to Life

... and Persian influences gave way to Portuguese influence as Vasco De Gama brought Christianity to the coastal town of Mombasa. Fort Jesus today is a magnificent architectural reminder of the Portuguese presence. Fort Jesus became a hub for ... Read Read: African Safari Kenya: Bringing Kenyan History to Life

By: Maggie Nguyo | 17/12/2008 | Destinations

Introducing the Kenyan Coast - A Magical Beach Holiday Destination

... for over a century. At the end, they built and left behind an indelible mark in the name of Fort Jesus. The imposing fort stands mighty in Mombasa and can be seen as you approach the current port of Kilindini. The Portuguese were eventually ... Read Read: Introducing the Kenyan Coast - A Magical Beach Holiday Destination

By: Solomon Okila | 05/11/2008 | Travel

Tropical Paradise in the Indian Ocean

... army and the Shirazi Arabs. This war was waged around Mombasa over hundreds of years and countless battles, and the Fort stands as a testament to this tumultuous past. After Fort Jesus it is a visit to the Old Town which is only a ... Read Read: Tropical Paradise in the Indian Ocean

By: Douglas Scott | 26/02/2007 | Destinations

Africa for your Next Beach Holiday?

... to sample some more traditional African food as well as those catering to western palates. The old part of Mombasa is also well worth visiting and Fort Jesus, a Portuguese fort built in 1593 by order of King Philip II of Spain, to guard ... Read Read: Africa for your Next Beach Holiday?

By: Bob Smith | 21/02/2008 | Travel Tips

11 Days/ 10 Nights Kenya Classic Flying Safari

... break fast optional visits may include a Mombasa city orientation tour, Mombasa is among the three main Kenyan cities visits may includes Fort Jesus,Haller park and the Ngomongo cultural center.Activities in the beach resort includes ... Read Read: 11 Days/ 10 Nights Kenya Classic Flying Safari

By: purity mwangi | 20/03/2008 | Destinations

Travelling to the Exotic Places in Kenya and in a Tight Budget

... , you need to stay here longer though your stay is complemented by the many hotels and lodges lining withing the park. The Fort Jesus which was built in the 16th century by the portuguese during the battle for the control of the East ... Read Read: Travelling to the Exotic Places in Kenya and in a Tight Budget

By: Lucy | 28/03/2007 | Exotic Locations

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