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1. Anglican Cathedral
Religious Building/Site/ShrineBuilt in the early part of the last century, the cathedral is a memorial to Archbishop James Hannington, a missionary who was executed in 1885...Read More
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2. Biashara Street
Neighborhood/StreetTo get a good insight into the daily life of downtown Mombasa, head to narrow, cluttered Biashara (Swahili for "business") Street, which is...Read More
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3. Crescent Island Game Park
Nature Preserve/Wildlife RefugeCross over by boat to Crescent Island Game Park, where you can see (and walk with) giraffes, zebras, and other plains herbivores; there are...Read More
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4. David Sheldrick Orphanage for Rhinos and Elephants
Nature Preserve/Wildlife RefugeTake a morning excursion, which you can book through your tour guide or hotel concierge, to this amazing rescue center that was set up by Dame...Read More
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5. Diani Beach
Beach–SightOnce a true tropical Eden with gorgeous weather and equally gorgeous scenery this 20-km (12-mi) stretch of sand, 30 km (19 mi) south of Mombasa...Read More
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6. Donkey Sanctuary
Mkomani Location | Nature Preserve/Wildlife RefugeDonkeys are the main transport in Lamu. The sanctuary was started in 1987 by Elisabeth Svendsen, a British doctor who founded The Donkey Sanctuary...Read More
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7. Fort Jesus
Museum/GalleryThis massive edifice was built in the late 16th century by the Portuguese, who were keen to control trade in the region. When the Omanis captured...Read More
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8. Jamaa Mosque
Memorial/Monument/TombThe 14th-century tombs beside this mosque are among the oldest in Malindi. It was here in the 1800s that slaves were auctioned weekly until 1873. ...Read More
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9. Jumaa Mosque
Religious Building/Site/ShrineLocated in the north of the town, just off Harambee Avenue, Jumaa is the second oldest mosque in Lamu. It dates from 1511, and was used up until...Read More
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10. Karen Blixen Museum
Museum/GalleryOut of Africa author Karen Blixen lived in this estate from 1913 to 1931. This is where she threw a grand dinner party for the Prince of Wales...Read More
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11. Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest
ForestIf you're in the Diani Beach area, be sure to spend an hour or two exploring the Kaya Kinondo forest. This Unesco World Heritage site has been...Read More
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12. Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park
Nature Preserve/Wildlife RefugeA few miles off the coast, this 39-square-km national park is known for its beautiful coral gardens. Staghorn, brain, mushroom, and pencil are...Read More
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13. Kisumu
Town/VillageKisumu, on Lake Victoria's shore, is the main town of western Kenya, and Kenya's third largest, although it lacks the post-independence prosperity...Read More
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14. Kiwayu Island
Nature Preserve/Wildlife RefugeThis strip of sand is 50 km (31 mi) northeast of Lamu. The main attraction of Kiwayu Island is its proximity to Kiunga Marine National Reserve...Read More
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15. Lamu Fort
Museum/GalleryThis imposing edifice, which was completed in 1821, is set one street away from the seafront. It was used as a prison from 1910 to 1984, when...Read More
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16. Lamu Museum
Museum/GalleryYou enter the museum through a brass-studded door that was imported from Zanzibar. Inside there are archaeological displays showing the Takwa...Read More
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17. Malindi Marine National Park
Nature Preserve/Wildlife RefugeHome to an impressive variety of colorful coral, you'll find two main reefs here that are separated by a deep sandy-bottom channel. There's...Read More
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18. Malindi Museum
Museum/GalleryDelve into some of Malindi's fascinating history at this museum, which was once the home of a 19th-century trader. You'll find it on the seafront...Read More
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19. Manda Island
Archaeological Site/RuinsJust across the channel from Shela, the mostly uninhabited Manda Island once held one of the area's largest cities. The once-thriving community...Read More
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20. Nairobi National Museum
Museum/GalleryOn Museum Hill off Chiromo Road, this interesting museum has good reproduction rock art displays and excellent prehistory exhibits of the...Read More
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