Get picked up from your hotel in Mombasa or Diani at around 5:30 p.m. as the sun begins to set over the Indian Ocean. Settle in for a comfortable transfer to the Old Port, where your evening of coastal charm, history, and romance begins.
Step aboard a traditional dhow for a serene sundowner sail along Mombasa’s Old Port. Watch the golden hues of sunset reflect off the shimmering waters as the city skyline fades into twilight, setting the perfect tone for your night adventure.
Disembark for a guided walk through the lantern-lit alleys of Old Town, where Swahili and Arab architecture line narrow cobbled streets. Continue to the imposing Fort Jesus, a 16th-century Portuguese stronghold whose thick walls and ocean-facing battlements hold centuries of stories.
As night deepens, witness the spectacular fire bearer ceremony, with performers in Portuguese and Arab regalia lighting the night with blazing torches and rhythmic movements. Then, enjoy the captivating Fort Jesus Sound and Light Show, where history comes alive through narration, music, and dramatic lighting.
Conclude your evening with an alfresco Swahili-inspired dinner within the centuries-old ramparts of Fort Jesus. Surrounded by flickering lanterns and the soft coastal breeze, savor a feast of local flavors before returning for a comfortable drop-off back at your hotel in Mombasa or Diani.