Things to do in Thika, KE

Brief History of Fort Jesus: Fort Jesus, located on the edge of a coral ridge overlooking the entrance to the Old Port of Mombasa, was built by the Portuguese in 1593-1596 to protect their trade route to India and their interests in East Africa, this was after the Portuguese had been masters of the East African coast for nearly an hundred years.

Kenya is a wholesome destination that has everything to offer any family vacationing together. That being said, here are 50 of the best family destinations that Kenya has to offer: 1. Malindi Marine National Park, Malindi. This is a wonderful 6km2 National Park within the Malindi-Watamu biosphere which runs parallel to the shore.

From swimming with zebra fish to windsurfing, this beautiful slice of Kenya’s Indian Ocean coastline is provides the perfect getaway. The park is endowed with magnificent resources such as fringing reefs, coral gardens in the lagoons, sea grass beds, mangroves, mudflats, marine mammals, turtles and various species of shorebirds.

Mombasa is a centre of coastal tourism in Kenya. Mombasa Island itself is not a main attraction, although many people visit the Old Town and Fort Jesus. The Nyali, Bamburi, and Shanzu beaches are located north of the city. The Shelly, Tiwi, and Diani beaches are located south of Mombasa.

Towering sand dunes edge Shela, a picturesque village on Lamu island that, until a few years ago, was a fisherman’s village, filled with makuti-thatched huts (dried palm leaves used for thatching) and a few stone houses belonging to the Arab and Swahili nobles.

Lamu Old Town Lamu Old Town is the oldest and best-preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa, retaining its traditional functions. Built in coral stone and mangrove timber, the town is characterized by the simplicity of structural forms enriched by such features as inner courtyards, verandas, and elaborately carved wooden doors. Lamu has hosted major Muslim religious festivals since the 19th century, and has become a significant centre for the study of Islamic and Swahili cultures.

Crocodile Farm and Snake Park in Malindi : a detailed review of Crocodile Farm and Snake Park in Malindi. Discover how to reach Crocodile Farm and Snake Park from Malindi downtown, and how to get fun in Crocodile Farm and Snake Park.

“Welcome to the Seaside” Green turtles, unique coral gardens, the Gede Ruins – the Watamu Marine National Park & Reserve has it all. The park is part of a complex of marine and tidal habitats along the Kenya’s north coast with rich and diverse bird life, fish, turtles and dugongs.