Mombasa in Kenya is famous for its sparkling white sand beaches and the most exotic hotels and resorts on the island. The Diani beach has incredible sunset views, surfing over the clear blue waters, panoramic palm trees, and stunning coral reefs.

Divided largely into various beach locations but broadly into North Coast & South Coast, the main beaches are Bamburi and Nyali in the North and Diani in the South.

Old Town is an area of Mombasa, Kenya. Situated on the south-east side of Mombasa Island, the Old Town covers an area of 72 hectares (180 acres), and is inhabited by a mix of Swahili, Arab, Asian, Portuguese and British settlers.

In 1997, the Old Town and Fort Jesus were submitted by the National Museums of Kenya for selection in UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites. The area is located to the east of Mombasa Island, adjacent to Tudor Creek. Buildings in the Old Town are mostly Swahili, however, the many other ones are influenced by Mombasa’s trade culture and foreign occupation, with many examples of colonial Portuguese styles from the 16th century and modern Islamic architecture.