Top 4 Things to Do in Mombasa - Travel4Purpose

Welcome to Mombasa, a coastal gem where history, culture, and natural beauty intertwine seamlessly. If you’re looking for an extraordinary experience in this enchanting Kenyan city, Travel4Purpose has you covered. In this article, we’ll unveil four captivating activities that will make your visit to Mombasa truly memorable. From the tranquil waters of the Mombasa Channel to the bustling streets of Mombasa Old Town, let’s embark on an incredible journey together.

Mombasa Dhow Cruise: A Waterfront Adventure

Experience the heart of Mombasa from a unique perspective – aboard a traditional handmade dhow. Sail through the enchanting Mombasa Channel, bask in the warm glow of the setting sun, and savor local treats like cassava crisps and madafu. This immersive journey offers more than just picturesque views; it’s a chance to delve into Mombasa’s rich history and culture, guided by local boat captains. Whether you’re seeking to learn, bond with a group, or celebrate, the dhow cruise is an ideal choice available year-round. To ensure a perfect start, Travel4Purpose will help you select the best embarkation point, tailored to your preferences.

Explore Mombasa’s Hidden Treasures: Tuk Tuk City Tour

Embark on a delightful tuk tuk adventure through the winding streets of Mombasa Old Town. With an English-speaking guide at your side, you’ll uncover both famous landmarks and hidden gems off the beaten path. Any time of the year is perfect for this tour. Immerse yourself in the city’s history and culture as you meet your tuk tuk near the iconic Fort Jesus. Wear comfortable shoes, carry your water bottle, and let Travel4Purpose handle the rest, crafting a personalized tour just for you.

Walk Amongst Giraffes: A Nature Adventure

Escape the tourist crowds and discover a hidden sanctuary where wildlife conservation takes center stage. Take a guided stroll through this off-the-beaten-track sanctuary and enjoy the company of free-roaming giraffes, ostriches, antelopes, and more. The guides have incredible knowledge and are truly passionate about nature. This rare opportunity allows you to get within inches of these majestic creatures, creating lasting memories. Plus, you can relish a picnic and fun games in the company of your new animal friends. Nature enthusiasts, this is an experience you won’t want to miss!

Mombasa Food Tour: A Culinary Expedition

Indulge your taste buds on a culinary journey through Mombasa Town with Travel4Purpose. This food tour, suitable for vegetarians, showcases the city’s authentic flavors at four different stops, offering a tantalizing array of dishes and beverages. It’s not just about food; it’s an immersive cultural experience where you’ll learn about Kenya’s culture and people. Travel4Purpose ensures fair compensation to local vendors, and you’ll receive delectable food samples. For those with food allergies, please inform us in advance. Satisfy your cravings for culture and cuisine in this melting pot of Kenya.

We had such an amazing experience doing the giraffe nature walk through travel4purpose!! Not only did we get to see giraffes, but we got to learn about all the important work they do to preserve the land and educate the next generation to do the same!! We booked it last minute and they had no problem fitting us in! Loved it!!

Caroline, Group Traveller

So, what do you think? Is Mombasa for you? Mombasa beckons with its charm, and Travel4Purpose stands ready to make your visit unforgettable. Whether you’re gliding along the Mombasa Channel on a dhow, exploring the historic streets by tuk tuk, walking with giraffes, or savoring the local flavors on a food tour, Mombasa’s riches await your discovery. Embrace the magic of this coastal paradise with Travel4Purpose, where every adventure is a purposeful journey. Your Mombasa adventure begins here!

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Shamija J
Shamija J
2024-02-04
Cultural, Relevant, Impactful Experiences Sham of Travel4Purpose is thee absolute best. From the first contact up to the day we landed in Nairobi, she makes sure everything is organized well, so that we could enjoy each day to the fullest. And when she wasn’t available, she had someone there checking on us. From our drivers, to the tours, to the experiences even help with lodging everything was amazing. We wanted this trip to be a cultural, fun learning experience and we got that plus more with help from Sham. We just had to show up and all the rest was taken care of. Can’t wait to do it all again!
Shamija J
Shamija J
2024-02-04
Amazing Tour and Animals Shams is absolutely amazing. Our itinerary for this trip was carefully arranged down to the simplest details. The tour was amazing and we got to see so much up close and personal.
Thill D
Thill D
2024-02-04
A must for Naturelovers We had a very nice morning, saw a lot of plants, insects and animals. Our guide Omar was very helpful and patient. He explained very well and answered all our questions. All in all it was a very satisfying experience. Dany
postikortti
postikortti
2024-01-28
Interesting Mombasa City and Food Tour We requested a private city tour of Mombasa combined with the food tour. Travel4Purpose were very quick with the inquiry and were very flexible with arranging the pickup and return to our hotel. So if you don't see exactly what you want on their website, don't be afraid to reach out and inquire about the changes. We were picked up from our hotel in a car and then had an enjoyable day exploring the old town of Mombasa in a tuk-tuk, visiting the markets and some shops. We especially enjoyed visiting Imani Collective, where local women make different items (soft toys, bags, home accessories, etc.). You can be very specific with the places you want to visit and they are happy to accommodate your requests. We also enjoyed different snacks and drinks bought from the local vendors. At the end of the day we were returned back to our hotel in a car. Do take some cash with you if you want to buy something and also for tips to the local guides.
Hannah B
Hannah B
2023-12-22
Great day organised by Travel4Purpose Sham of Travel4Purpose is the best. From the first contact upto the day after she makes sure everything is organised well, so that we could enjoy the day to the fullest. We started with a Nature Walk with the Giraffes. It was hot, but very impressive. Not only giraffes, but there were also other animals. To have a break before our next activity, we took lunch at Yuls. A very enjoyable place and good food. Then we went ahead for the Dhow tour. It was a great way to end the day: seeing the sunset from the boat and sipping coconot water from a coconut. We had a great time. The driver, the guide at Nguuni Sanctuary and the 3 sailmen were incredibly friendly. Thank you for a wonderful day.
Phathu
Phathu
2023-12-10
Responsible, fun and impactful tourism! If, like me, you value a personal touch to travel and are conscious about impact, environmentally and to the local community then Travel4Purpose is your plug! Sham was conscientious throughout and took great care to ensure I experienced something meaningful of Mombasa. Furthermore, within a short space of time got to know her and her team as family. Tyson: Thamps up 👍🏽, triple thamps up 👍🏽👍🏽 (the third one is invisible!). Please support Travel4Purpose so that your hard earned funds are making a difference in Kenya. I am immensely proud to endorse Travel4Purpose because of my own experience and will share the same widely with friends, and family.
Mytte
Mytte
2023-11-07
Get in touch with them - definitely worth it!! We did the food tour from Chaqula. Since Qamili wasn’t able to do the foodtour herself, she organised a substitute. Tyson was ‘big thumbs up’. We started the tour with some Arabic coffee and tea, together with such a tranquil view over the bay. Afterwards we walked through the old town of Mombasa and tried several bites and drinks. We closed after more than 2,5 hours with some Mombasa sweets. Since Tyson is a driver as well we were dropped off home too, so so sweet! Qamili was the best contactperson in Mombasa regarding food recommendations. She gave us so many tips where to eat! We really enjoyed all of them. So get in touch with Qamili, book a tour and get the best local tips! Thanks!!
heba A
heba A
2023-10-06
THANK YOU FOR MAKING KENYA THE BEST DESTINATION ♥️♥️ They are the best in everything , communication , follow up , places , recommendation literally everything ! I highly recommend them they make Kenya the best place to visit ! Thank you so much ! You are the best !
Jayniek23
Jayniek23
2023-09-01
Mombasa food tour. Great food tour! Relaxed experience with great views, and a delightful and knowledgeable guide. A great way to get familiar with the local food.
Roxana G
Roxana G
2023-08-21
Sunset boat river tour with Omari is the best! The sunset boat river with Omari was really nice! He knows a lot of things about Kongo river and you can see the river is his life! He also planted mangroves by himself to help the environment and lives in a village next to the river. The trip is very relaxing and best place to see the sunset!

Damini Lad
Damini Lad
2024-02-02
An amazing business - Shammi was so helpful with organising our first trip to Kenya! She was easy to reach, offered lots of options at different price points, checked in on us before, during and after our trip, and was just all round brilliant. I would recommend T4P to anyone interested in visiting Kenya!
maureen njeri
maureen njeri
2024-01-31
Food tour with Qamili aka chaqula was a great experience .The food was amaizing and I liked that we actually walked around town gives you an idea of how the locals stay .she was kind enough to bring us some eco friendly straws for the madafu💙.10/10 recomend. Best was shawarma and the food at lighthouse ,such a nice chill spot
Olga Koiverianine
Olga Koiverianine
2024-01-28
We requested a private city tour of Mombasa combined with the food tour. Travel4Purpose were very quick with the inquiry and were very flexible with arranging the pickup and return to our hotel. We had an enjoyable day exploring the old town of Mombasa in a tuk-tuk, visiting the markets and some shops. We especially enjoyed visiting Imani Collective, where local women make different items (soft toys, bags, home accessories, etc.). You can be very specific with the places you want to visit and they are happy to accommodate your requests. We also enjoyed different snacks and drinks bought from the local vendors. Do take some cash with you if you want to buy something and also for tips to the local guides.
Ifrah Osman
Ifrah Osman
2024-01-28
We loved the flexibility of the arrangement. That we could take it in our speed. I arrived in a tuk tuk around 2:45pm and wanted to rest a bit before starting with the tour. The guide was very very kind and allowed us to take it in our speed. It was me and my 6 years old daughter. I recommend you bring plenty of drinks and food.
Rizwan Narma
Rizwan Narma
2023-12-31
Taison was a real gent and took us to places that we would usually not see, really nice to experience the Old Town of Mombasa, liaise with the locals and try out traditional Swahili snacks.
Vaidotas Grigas
Vaidotas Grigas
2023-12-22
We were lucky enough to go on a couple of tours with Travel4Purpose in Mumbasa and Diani. A superb experience, no questions! Everyone from the T4P whom we interacted with we found extra nice, knowledgable and passionate about what they do, and simply awesome people to spend time with. With T4P we discovered and learned about places we would't have discovered on our own, tasted foods we wouldn't have tasted otherwise. And while also being concious of the environment and the community. And for reasonable prices to boot. Can recommend 100%!
Eimi Sugahara
Eimi Sugahara
2023-12-20
Had a fantastic food tour in Mombasa. Went to local spots and immersed myself into the heart of Mombasa. 10/10 experience! Would recommend for tourists and even locals such as myself!
J Singh
J Singh
2023-12-19
Where to start? Shammi was a really helpful contact and aide to have right from the planning stages of my trip to being my go-to person on the ground. Shammi made it so easy to narrow down the plethora of options out there for accom/ safari/ transport into one simple and tailored package. Saved a lot of time and stress from the offset. Thanks! Then on the ground when dealing with things like missing my train - shammi was on the phone in seconds to help me iron out a solution. Ezikeh - my safari guide - organised through Shammi at Travel4Purpose was also a legend so big shout out to you my friend! Thanks again to Shammi @ Travel4Purpose. I’ll be back soon and bring the family this time 👊🏼
Paul Collins
Paul Collins
2023-12-16
Brilliant! Brilliant Brilliant. That's all I can say. We had the best time.
Maren Böffel
Maren Böffel
2023-12-13
Our Watamu dhow tour with Travel4Purpose was an amazing experience, and I can only recommend it! The trip started in the morning, and we saw many dolphins - from there we went snorkeling, and finished with an amazing Swahili lunch. We had the dhow to ourselves. Everything was perfectly organized from the first moment, and you can feel the commitment of the whole team to create a unique experience! A must do when in Watamu 😊 thanks to everyone!