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Mombasa is
the second largest and only coastal city and subsequently,
only port, in Kenya. The Swahili
and Arabic cultures are predominant in Mombasa.
Walking
through the Old Town, one will come across winding
narrow roads, mosques and open air markets. Bright
colours, spicy scents and an atmosphere of ancient
mystique will enthrall you.
Over four hundred
years ago, the warm waters of the Indian Ocean
and the
port of Mombasa used to be a passageway for
the Arabian spice trade.
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 The coastline of Mombasa is split into the South
and the North Coasts. From both the South and
North coasts,
there are further coastal splits, which result
in many quaint coastal towns and excellent holiday
beaches.
The gateway to the North Coast is
through the main Mombasa Island. Mombasa is accessible
either by road, by air or train. The North Coast
of Mombasa has many more hotels, restaurants, shops,
eateries, bars and discos than the South Coast, and
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THE SOUTH COAST:
The South Coast of Mombasa is a
tropical paradise. Warm sea water, soft white sand,
tropical forests, the best beach resorts, spectacular
coral reefs, amazing water sports…
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South
Coast - Funzi Keys
The
unique appeal of Funzi
Keys unspoiled remoteness
on an undeveloped island
in the Indian Ocean
off the East African
coast. The hotel has
its own landing strip
only 15 minutes flying
time from the south
of Mombasa.
Funzi keys
sets a new standard
of luxury in East Africa
hotel, designed in
coastal Omani architecture,
with Lamu ceilings.
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Watamu - Hemingways
Resort
Hemingways Hotel is located on one of Kenya's
best beaches, adjacent to the Watamu Marine National
Park, where you can snorkel and dive. This resort
is also famous for its fleet of professional
Big Game fishing boats which can be hired for
a day's fishing complete with tackle and crew. |
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Lamu -
Peponi Hotel
Peponi Hotel has a total of
24 rooms, which are divided into superior and
standard rooms. All rooms have ocean views. The
superior rooms are differentiated by their location,
size, private outside area, indoor plants, artwork
and Swahili furnishings. No two rooms are alike.
All rooms have overhead fans, mosquito nets,
showers, fresh flowers, and personal
safes.
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Mombasa
North Coast - Serena Beach Hotel
Situated a short drive north
of Kenya’s main port of Mombasa on the
palm-fringed Shanzu beach of dazzling white
sand overlooking the sparkling waters of the
Indian Ocean coral reef. The front garden is
a marine park. Inspired by the ancient Swahili
town of Lamu, with architecture and lay-out
based on the 13th Century Arab coastal town
with flat-roofed houses and narrow winding
streets around a central shady marketplace.
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Diani
Beach - Leopard Beach Hotel
Raised
on palm-fringed coral
cliffs overlooking
the endless blue
horizons of famous
Diani Beach, the
five-star, New Leopard
Beach Hotel is the
epitome of Swahili
style and world-class
luxury.
All the newly
renovated and tastefully
designed rooms offer
air-conditioning,
mini bars, radios,
satellite TV.
This
resort has welcoming
staff, and an excellent
service.
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