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Historical sites you should visit in the Kenyan coast 

The Kenyan coast has one of the oldest civilizations in the east Africa region for its longstanding contacts with the outside world going to over 1000 years ago. The rich heritage is best represented by a wide range of landmark building some central to the people culture to date. In this guide we shall cover some of the most remarkable places you could visit and learn the interesting evolution of the civilization which is a mix of Arabic, Swahili and European culture. 

Fort Jesus  

Fort Jesus is the most iconic building in Mombasa old town. The fortress was built in 1593 under the instructions of then Portuguese King Philip I following the conquest of the Kenyan coast….

Big game fishing spots in Kenya  

The Kenyan coast flanked by endless deep blue seas has some of the world’s most outstanding big game fishing spots. The Kenyan coastline which runs 560 km from the countries East to South has over the years been proven as popular havens for tropical fishes like Sailfish, wahoo, marlin, Barracuda, tuna, dorado and many more. You are also likely to encounter dolphins during your off shore fishing escapade. In this guide we shall look at some of the top Big game fishing spots in Kenya.  

 Watamu  

Watamu coastline situated on the north of Mombasa is possibly the best big game fishing destination in Kenya. This is supported by the presence of creeks and bays that boast a…

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10 African Wild animals you should see before they are extinct  

Africa has for millennia been a dwelling for a wide variety of wild animals. This has been supported by its favorable warm climate and quintessential tropical flora. However, as time goes by some of the African wildlife has gone into extinction due to poaching and other human wildlife conflicts. Other varieties have been saved from extinction through conservation efforts in some cases leading to significant success. In this guide we will share details about the vulnerable, endangered and critically endangered animals in Africa and where you can find them.  

 Northern white Rhinos 

Though most of the rhino varieties are endangered mainly due to poaching for their horns, the northern white Rhinos are the most endangered subspecies. These…

Tanzania most scenic heli safari routes 

Tanzania has one of the most fascinating topography marked by endless stretches of wildlife-rich savannah plains, towering mountains, a variety of salty and fresh water lakes as well as other features like waterfalls and rocky landscape. Whereas most tourists will explore the vastness of Tanzania landscape on roadtrips a lot of fascinating experience may be a preserve for aerial views which can best be achieved in a heli safari. In this guide we shall talk about some of the most sought heli  flights in Tanzania. 

 Kilimanjaro & Ngorongoro flight 

This one of the scenic heli flights in Tanzania taking you through two of the most outstanding natural formations in Tanzania mt kilimanjaro and Ngorongoro crater. Some of…

Tips on surfing in Mombasa: top sites, conditions and when to go  

Mombasa is one of the popular wind surfing and kit surfing destination in Africa for its stable winds and  warm tropical waters. Whether you are surfing from the north coast beaches or the south coast beaches, Mombasa has some incredible wind swells that gives wave riders the desired thrilling experience. The presence of some flat water lagoons also make the 536 km long stretch of the coastline a perfect hide away for kite surfers. In this guide we shall cover some of the most ideal surfing destination in Mombasa north and south coast, conditions and when to go.  

 Wind surfing and kite surfing conditions in Mombasa 

Mombasa is ideally one of the…

Historical places you must visit while in Zanzibar –

Besides being a top beach destination, Zanzibar has one of the oldest civilizations in Africa. For its strategic location along the Indian trade route, Zanzibar had for along time been exposed to the outside world and which would lead to colonization by Arabic and European. The rich history is well documented in writings and historical sites spread out in different locations of the archipelago mainly the main Unguja island. In this guide we shall cover some of the historical sites.  

 Ngome Kongwe/ Old fort  

Also known as the arab fort, the old fort is a magnificent and imposing ancient structure that was built by Busaida arab dynasty in 1698- 1701 after gaining control of the archipelago…

Things to do in the Diani (south coast)  

Diani is Kenya top beach destination and one of the most sought after in Africa . The coastline set to the south of Mombasa is famed for incredible silvery white sand natural charm, top end beach resorts and a wide varieties of water sporting activities. In this guide we shall share some of the fun and activities you can engage while in the south coast beach.  

 

  1. Relaxing in the white sand coastline  

The most obvious thing you will engage in while in Mombasa is relaxing in your seaside bed set between picturesque grove of palm trees and with full view of the endless azure seas. A book to read…

Things to do in Zanzibar 

Zanzibar archipelago are popular Indian islands on the eastern coast of Tanzania. The islands offer some of the most amazing white side coastlines and a wide range of fun activities to engage in. This could range from watersport to cultural tours or even a safari to the hinterlands of Tanzania and Kenya. Here are some of the top things you can do while in Zanzibar.  

 

  1. Relax in one of the pristine beaches  

Zanzibar boast incredibly alluring sun-kissed coastline tucked in beautiful tropical flora. Despite the long to-do list one thing that you won’t miss out is the opportunity to spend some time out sunbathing. It could be by lying…

How much does a beach holidays in Mombasa cost 

The Mombasa is one of the favorite beach destination in Africa lined with 7 pristine white sand beaches each offering a unique vacation experience. Besides the beautiful coastline, more tourists prefer going for beach holidays in Kenya for its accessibility to some of the greatest safari destinations some accessible by road. One question that will always emerge when planning your trip in the Mombasa trip is the best pricing that would befit your desired experience. In this guide we shall share some important details on budgeting your Kenya beach holiday.  

Some of the factors that will affect the cost of your beach holiday in Kenya are:  

  1. Location