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The
colourful island town of Mombasa with its blend
of ancient and modern buildings on the Indian Ocean
is Kenya's principal port and the country's second
largest city. A comprehensive tour of the island
include the old Arab town, with it's maze of narrow
twisting alleys displaying the beautifully curved
doors and verandahs, bazaars with curio and antique
shops, the Dhow harbour still in use, a Hindu temple,
a visit to the Akamba wood carvers and a drive to
the bazaar for a short shopping expedition. The
high light of the tour is probably the visit to
Fort Jesus. Built in 1593 by the Portuguese to guard
the entrance to the old Dhow harbour, it is the
island's Landmark. Four hundred years old, the port
still stands and serves as a historical museum.
The habour serves as as the gateway to Eastern Africa
is in good shape not forgetting the portuguese indentity
of Fort Jesus dated back 1598 and an outstanding
landmark in the region
