Mombasa Island

The famous Mombasa Island is among the best islands in Kenya and is a 5 by 3 km (3.1 by 1.9 mi) coral outcrop located on Kenya's coast on the Indian Ocean and was discovered in the 16th century by Omani traders and ruled by a series of kingdoms. Mombasa Island is connected to the mainland by a bridge popularly known as Nyali Bridge. Mombasa exhibits the culture of Portuguese, British ad as well as Arabs. The Likoni ferry is used for commuting between the mainland and the South Coast. It is a port that serves the coastal towns of Kenya as well as the rest of East Africa.

Part of the city of Mombasa is located on the island, including the Old Town. The old town of Mombasa is located at the eastern, seaward end of the island. Kilindini and Port Reitz, the modern deepwater harbor and port separate the island from the Kenyan mainland to the south. The old harbor, which is named Port Tudor and guarded by Fort Jesus, and Tudor Creek separate the island from the northern mainland. Modern residential sprawl and industrial areas now occupy the rest of the island. Visiting the island can leave you with lots of memories. This is because of the many beautiful sceneries and historical sites located on the island. So, port Jesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a fantastic attraction you can’t miss.

Location: Indian Ocean