Travel tips and information about Mombasa Safaris

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Mombasa safaris are very popular in Kenyan tourism. Kenya is not a landlocked country like many countries in Africa. Its Indian Ocean coastline is very important to these other countries as well as to itself. Mombasa happens to be the second largest city in the country besides Nairobi and is located on Mombasa Island. It has many perfect white sand beaches to the north and south of the city. Since Mombasa is adjacent to the Indian Ocean, it has a major port and international airport to aid tourism and other economic activities. If you want to come to the Kenyan coast, you have to learn important things about this city and the neighboring areas.

Arrival and search for the beaches – Tourists arrive in the city by cruise ship or by plane. This depends on where a tourist arrives in Kenya. Most tourists from some Asian countries that have a coastline on the Indian Ocean could reach Kenya by boat. Visitors from the US, Europe and other far world destinations arrive at Mombasa Moi International Airport by plane. As soon as they arrive, most new visitors find their favorite travel agent waiting for them at the port or airport to pick them up. They are usually taken to various spas. Before your trip to the Kenyan coast, you may want to book a hotel on the northern or southern beaches. North Mombasa beaches include Kenyatta, Bamburi, Shanzu and Nyali and those to the south are Diani, Tiwi and Shelly. When you arrive at your beach resort, you will discover that there are other smaller beaches within the larger ones mentioned above. Unless you have come to Kenya before, you should not attempt to locate these shores alone. However, if you are a true explorer, you can take the risk.

Things to do – Just like any other beach town, activities like scuba diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, fishing, sailing, kite flying, and sunbathing, among others, are very common. The northern and southern beaches are packed with foreigners and locals, especially during the high season. Even shopping is one of the best activities because there are many street vendors selling unique souvenirs. Nightlife is also a very exciting thing to do during a coastal tour. There are several nightclubs, casinos and pubs that you can visit and have a good time. Also, you can mingle with the coastal communities that mostly speak the Swahili language. There is much you can learn from them, including their traditions and way of life. Visits to various tourist attractions will be included in the Mombasa Kenya safaris tour package.

Safaris from Mombasa: Your travel agent will give you more information about these safaris because they differ from company to company. They usually drive to other places in Kenya or neighboring countries. Normally, trips within the country are planned at various wildlife parks and other landmarks in other provinces and trips outside the country often include the islands of Tanzania, Zanzibar and Pemba.

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