Mombasa is one of Kenya's great coastal destinations and one of the country's most historically significant cities.
For centuries, its position along the Indian Ocean connected East Africa with Arabia, Persia, India and beyond. That history can still be felt today in the city's architecture, food, language, culture and way of life.
Walk through the narrow streets of Old Town and you'll see carved wooden doors, historic buildings and layers of Swahili, Arab, Indian and Portuguese influence.
Then step outside the old city and discover beaches, modern restaurants, marine adventures and the relaxed rhythm of the coast.
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