This Mombasa 3 day package cultural tour offers you an opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich Mombasa culture. Different cultures especially the Swahili culture Mombasa are among the traditions and customs that are popular in this coastal region. This 3 days Mombasa itinerary enables you to learn the various Mombasa festival, customs, and traditions such as the Eid al-Fitr, common among Muslims.
Also, remember that this package is curated for a solo traveler but gets cheaper depending on the number of travelers in seek to experience the Mombasa culture.
You will be picked up at your hotel/Airport/CBD by the Naicef team who will warmly receive you. After a short briefing, you will then be transferred to Wilson Airport for your local flight to Mombasa.
Upon reaching, which is about an hour and a half hours, you will then be transferred to your hotel for checking in. You will be allowed to familiarize yourself with the place and enjoy the coastal vibe until time of lunch.
After lunch time, you will then head for your first destination the Fort Jesus, an ancient tower built in early times to put slaves. Get to learn about this Portuguese tower and how the Swahili culture came to be common in the coastal regions of Kenya.
Just outside Fort Jesus, you will then be guided around the Mombasa Old Town as you get to see the Swahili architecture and appreciate the Swahili culture. Later after the tour, you will head back to your hotel where in time for dinner, you’ll get to enjoy an acoustic Swahili meal.
You sure better not forget to try out the Mahamri or even a Coconut Chicken, yummy!
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner {L & D}
On the next day of your 3 days Mombasa itinerary, after breakfast, you will first head for Mombasa Cultural Village. Here you will get to have a hands-on encounter with the locals and learn more about the Swahili culture Mombasa.
You will be able to have a chance to participate in the various traditions and customs such as traditional dances, weaving and even bead making.
Learn of the ‘Chakacha’ a Swahili traditional dance, the traditional wear ‘dera’, and even of the Mombasa festival ‘Eid al-Fitr’ among others. After the immersion in the Mombasa culture, you will then head to visit the Kongowea Market and get a chance to try the street foods.
From there you will then head for Tamarind Dhow where you will get to enjoy a fresh meal prepared caught from the sea. You will continue to be told more of the Swahili culture as you enjoy the coastal vibe while in the sea.
After, you will head for the Bombolulu workshop and cultural center. Here you will get to appreciate the talent of the local artisans who are people with disabilities. You will see their epic traditional crafts such as carvings or even jewelry making.
Later you will proceed back to your hotel in preparation for dinner and overnight. You will also have a chance to visit the beach and enjoy the stunning views along the coastline.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner {B, L & D}
On your last day of the Mombasa 3 day package cultural tour, you will have a chance to prepare a Swahili dish at a local home. With guidance you will enjoy the cooking class and even realise you can make a delicious meal.
From there you will then be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Nairobi. Upon reaching, you will then be transferred to your hotel or airport for your flight back home.
Meal Plan: Breakfast only
| Time | Activity | Caption |
| Day 1 | ||
| 6:00a.m – 6:30 a.m | Pick up at the airport or hotel. | A quick briefing of your safari ahead. Transfer to Wilson Airport for a domestic flight to Mombasa. |
| 7:00 a.m – 8:30 a.m | Flight to Kisumu | Enjoy an aerial view as you head for Mombasa, in the Coastal region of Kenya. |
| 2 p.m | Fort Jesus Museum and Mombasa Old Town | Learn of the significance of this early fortress, Fort Jesus, and then enjoy a tour into the Mombasa Old Town. Get to learn of the Swahili Architectural designs that were used.
Later head back to your hotel for a Swahili meal dinner and then overnight. |
| Day 2 | ||
| 6:00a.m | Mombasa Cultural Village | After breakfast, you will depart for Mombasa Cultural Village for your culture tour.
Learn about the different cultures and traditions. Later head for a Market tour at Kongowea Market. |
| 2:00 p.m | Lunch at a tamarind dhow | Enjoy a special lunch freshly caught from the sea while riding on a dhow. |
| 3:00 p.m | Bombolulu Workshop and Cultural Center | Later in the evening head on to Bombolulu and get to appreciate the crafting of the local artisans. From there you may opt for a beach tour.
After the tour head back to your hotel for dinner and overnight. |
| Day 3 | ||
| Â 10:00 a.m | Visit a local homestead | You will have a chance to prepare a Swahili dish, be it Pilau, Mahamri, or any other. |
| 2:00 p.m | Transfers & Flight back to Nairobi | Head back to Nairobi as you review how your experience has been.
Upon reaching you will be dropped off at the airport or hotel. Farewells and Goodbyes! |
For a quick packaged cultural 3-day tour to Mombasa or other cultural tour packages kindly reach out to Naicef via our contacts;
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Call: +254799922277
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