Four days on the Swahili coast for groups who want halal meals and time for prayer: Fort Jesus and the lanes of Mombasa’s Old Town, giant tortoises at Haller Park, crafts at Bombolulu, Friday prayers in Mombasa, and a halal dinner every evening.
From USD 525 per person sharing (2027, groups of 30). Arrive on a Wednesday so that Day 3 falls on a Friday.
Itinerary
- Day 1, Wednesday: Welcome to Mombasa. Met at Moi International Airport or the Mombasa SGR terminus and transferred by private coach. A city orientation with your guide past the Mombasa Tusks on Moi Avenue and along the Mama Ngina Waterfront. Check in and rest, then a welcome dinner of Swahili dishes (halal)
- Day 2, Thursday: Fort Jesus and the Old Town. Morning at Fort Jesus, the 16th-century Portuguese fort and UNESCO World Heritage Site, then a guided walk through the Old Town’s carved doors, spice shops and mosques. In the afternoon, Haller Park, a former quarry turned nature park, to see the giant tortoises and giraffes. Dinner: Arabian and Indian dishes (halal)
- Day 3, Friday: Crafts and Friday prayers. Morning at Bombolulu Workshops and Cultural Centre, where artisans with disabilities make jewellery, textiles and carvings. Jumu’ah prayers at a mosque in Mombasa. Free afternoon at the hotel or on Nyali Beach. Dinner: Swahili seafood (halal)
- Day 4, Saturday: Farewell. Breakfast and check-out, time for shopping at a Nyali mall, then the transfer to the airport or SGR terminus
Hotel options and prices per person (USD, 2027)
| Hotel, 3 nights with breakfast | Own room | Sharing a double | Single supplement |
|---|---|---|---|
| CityBlue Creekside Hotel & Suites Tudor Creek, by Nyali Bridge · bed and breakfast |
585 | 530 | 55 |
| PrideInn Nyali Nyali · 4-star · bed and breakfast |
750 | 525 | 225 |
Prices are per person for a group of 30 paying guests travelling on non-African passports, and subject to group availability when booked. Children’s prices, beach-resort options, smaller groups and private versions are priced on request.
Halal dinners
Three halal dinners at restaurants in Mombasa’s Old Town and Nyali. We confirm halal preparation in writing with each restaurant before booking. Every guest has an individual buffet plate or plated dish, with no shared platters.
Included
3 nights in the chosen hotel with breakfast; 3 halal dinners with water and one soft drink; airport or SGR transfers and all touring in two private air-conditioned coaches; two professional English-speaking guides; entrance fees for Fort Jesus, Haller Park and Bombolulu Workshops.
Not included
Flights or train tickets to and from Mombasa; the Kenya eTA; travel insurance; lunches (we can arrange them from USD 25 per person); other drinks; tips and personal expenses.
Recommended extras
A dhow trip on Tudor Creek, a day at Wasini Island and the Kisite marine park, or extra nights at a beach resort: prices on request.
Accessibility
Wheelchair users and travellers with reduced mobility are welcome. We can add one of our wheelchair-accessible vans with a ramp or swivel seat to travel alongside the coaches, and supply wheelchairs, shower chairs and commodes. Tell us each guest’s needs when you book and we will confirm an accessible room with the hotel and plan the touring around it. The Old Town lanes are narrow, with uneven surfaces and some steps, and parts of Fort Jesus have steps. We will tell you in advance where an alternative is needed.
How to book
Book through your travel agent or tour operator, or ask Accessible Travel Kenya to introduce one. Call or WhatsApp +254 724 215 977, or email bookings@accessibletravel.co.ke.
