"The Old Town of Mombasa Island"

   As a prime centre of early trade activities,urbanisation and modern east Africa

civilisation a long the east coast of eastern Africa Old Town or Kibokoni as well known by the locals residence stands as a top most attractive destination not to be missed when one visiting East Africa.

   With a long history, old building architect and a deep Swahili culture amongst it's inhabitants these part of greater Mombasa urban has a lot to offer to visitor who want to explore the Swahili culture and early sultanate history of east Africa coastal along the Indian ocean,there old building and narrow streets which still stands to date.
                                                                           

Within the township there also some important place of attraction like the old harbour which is still operating,some boats still using these harbour to transport goods and people to neighbour countries and towns along the coastal strip,the port is located close to the channel entrance overlooking the mainland north.one can easily access it right from the narrow streets of old town.

These harbour has saved the entire east Africa region and the islands on Indian ocean waters.Another interesting place is the market shopping centre where spices are the most traded commodity,the market known as Macknon market is one of the oldest market centre in east and central Africa,it's always busy from morning to evening hours.

On some of the streets of old town there some curios shops whereby a visitor can buy some souvenir of different Africa sculpture,clothing and other items,most of items prices are not fixed are negotiable thus makes it affordable.

Besides the Old Town on the south east side stands the famous Fort Jesus museum,these fort can be easily accessed right from the Old town as it's only a walking distance from some of the streets,many visitors touring the Fort will also tour the Old Town and the Old harbour as there in the same locality,all are world heritage sites and protected by the state,visitors can simple visit these area in any day of the week,international visitors can fly direct to Mombasa International Airport,have accommodation within the island and visit Old Town and explore it's historical magic with Swahili culture.