Kenya Vacations - Mombasa Beaches And Marines

Mombasa, a coastal city of Kenya holds the magicThe villagers are friendly inhabiting a settlement
for a perfect Kenya vacation package. Among somebelieved to have been founded by the Chinese and
of its attractions is the south coast. Here, KisiteArab traders 400 years ago. Places to visit hear
Mpunguti Marine Park stands out located in the Kwaleinclude; Shimoni slave caves, a vast, cavernous,
District, 120km Southwest of Mombasa near Kenyabat-filled and reputed to extend five kilometre island.
Tanzania border. It was established to perfect theIt served for centuries as Kaya or sacred worship
scenic islands and special habitats of a wide range ofand sanctuary sites for local community. Believed to
marine animals and breading migratory birds.have been used in 18th and 19th century as holding
The area encompasses four small, arid coral islandsareas for thousand of slaves captured from the
each with considerable zone of fringing rec. KisiteAfrican interior and on transit to Zanzibar's infamous
island features an exposed sand bar with theslave markets.
surrounding waters offering the most rewarding ofA boat ride to Wasini Island after visiting the slave
the snorkeling sites, and other water sports.caves will do you good. For deep-sea divers, a plunge
The second attraction is the Wasini Island whichinto the ocean will reveal the Mombasa marine
features a picture squarely sculptured rocky coastline,beauty. You could be lucky to see some wild goats
low ray coral reef forest cover, numerous renewableat the Island and also meet the local community
baobab trees and small Muslim villages.members.