Mombasa "Tusks", Mombasa (must see)
Constructed to mark a visit by Britain鈥檚 Queen Elizabeth, the 鈥淭usks鈥� are the most amazing landmark in Mombasa. These tusks of ivory are an impressive sight by themselves. Most amazingly, their shape creates a letter 鈥淢鈥� that makes for a brilliant place marker at the edge of Mombasa.
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Mombasa "Tusks" on Map
Sight Name: Mombasa "Tusks"
Sight Location: Mombasa, Kenya (See walking tours in Mombasa)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Sight Location: Mombasa, Kenya (See walking tours in Mombasa)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Mombasa, Kenya
Create Your Own Walk in Mombasa
Creating your own self-guided walk in Mombasa is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Mombasa's Top Religious Sites
Mombasa has a strong Arab influence, a fact which is reflected in the great number of old mosques in this Kenyan city. But here you鈥檒l also find many Hindu temples and Christian churches that have been established over time. Take our self-guided tour to explore the religious life of the city.
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles
Mombasa Shopping Tour
Mombasa is the best place in Kenya for souvenirs, because most of the country鈥檚 unique handicrafts are made right here in the city. You can get many amazing African art pieces, handmade jewelry and home decorations like captivating wooden statues. Take our tour to find the best shopping spots in the city, from the beach to the Old Town district.
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
Mombasa Introduction Walking Tour
Kenya's second-largest city Mombasa is a bustling metropolis and a major regional cultural and economic hub. Owing to its strategic location on the country's east coast, facing the Indian ocean, Mombasa enjoys steady influx of visitors as both, a seaport and tourist destination. The most notable local landmarks include the famous "Tusks", Swaminarayan Temple, Jain Temple, Fort... view more
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.2 Km or 3.2 Miles
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.2 Km or 3.2 Miles