Located on Mombasa Island, the city can be traced back to the 11th century. Settlements began to thrive here due to the excellent deep-water harbor and its protected position.
  The most exotic part of Mombasa is the Old Town. Here, narrow alleys lined by mosques and cramped old houses slope down to the bustling harbor. 

Shopping
Vendors offer a selection of arts and crafts on the pier. In the Old Town you may find beautiful Zanzibar-style chests and carved soapstone items. The Akamba Wood-Carvers’ Village offers thoUSAnds of carved wooden articles.