Along the vast blue Indian Ocean water is a beautiful city Mombasa. The island is rich of history evidently from old Arabic architectural styles, diverse structures from churches, temples, mosques and culture mix. Modern Mombasa Town is a cosmopolitan Port overlooking a wide harbor, where commercial shipping and traditional sailing dhows alight. Along the blue waters are white sand beaches giving a relaxing beach vacation to the Kenyan Coast as you bury your foot under the sand, enjoying the cool breeze and unending waves in the blue waters. Set at the entrance of the old town harbor is Fort Jesus Museum. The high gun turrets and underground passages of this 16th Century Fort was strategically build by the Portuguese Army over historic control of the Kenyan coast with the Shirazi Arabs. After many years of waging wars and countless battles, the Fort stands as a testament to this tumultuous past. The true heart of Mombasa is found in old town, as our guide takes you through the streets filled with aromatic Arabic spices, you will come along open-air market abundant with hand-woven textiles and artworks where you can pick your beautiful souvenirs. The island is connected to the mainland by a bridge on the North Coast and a ferry on the South Coast.