The Oldest Side of The Oldest Town in Kenya, Mombasa Old Town - UNESCO World Heritage Sight.

[@9yearsagokk]

Mombasa is older than 300 years it was actually founded by a mijikenda woman known as mwana mkisi before the coming of the Arab, it was known then as kongowea. like all places in the world where continents are close to each other the population is of mixed ancestry, Arab, Indian, African, Portuguese and some trace of Chinese and Persian.

[@AfrikanTraveller]

Thanks for the additional information.

[@9yearsagokk]

@pm yes there was trade between the island and Northern Mozambique upto the Kongo kingdoms but mwana mkisi was mijikenda this was over a thousand years ago. when the islands were firmly under the mijikenda.

[@LightBulbMomentsKE]

Interesting at @9 years ago 🤔

[@natureworld295]

@ShutterDe DON yes but mombasa disappeared then later rebuilt those 300 years ago

[@historiayetu1665]

Mombasa is older than 1000yrs. You don't even know the history of Mombasa

[@Firog6004]

Very knowledgeable tour guide. These historical buildings need to be renovated and preserved. It is what drives tourism.

[@corretnganga3873]

Very true Wa Muigai. We need to diversify. Kenya has a lot to over other than game reserves. There is so much history there which is quite a popular aspect of tourism in other parts of the world. Sports should be looked at as well. Sports tourism is quite huge in the west. We are very dynamic in this especially athletics but we don't market ourselves well.

[@selektah9433]

I was born I’m Mombasa and grew up In KUZE in old town. I know every corner and every single short cut in thist village. Mombasa raha.. watching from Switzerland to bring back those good memories of my motherland

[@AfrikanTraveller]

You most welcome.

[@darkboy6945]

Magongo,

[@TRIBE-v5h]

What's makes Mombasa soo beautiful is the welcoming and generousity of or coasterian brothers, they do it whole heartedly and joyfully always willing to help but upcountry folks, hiyo tour guiding will only lead you to being conned, assuming those isles ni Nairobi?? 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️Utangongwa ngeta kichwa irudi factory setting,, God bless coasterian

[@shuaibaslam6247]

🤣🤣

[@kukumdogo]

Mombasa raha and lamu tamu

[@alibinali_]

That true

[@Okolotube]

The best of domestic tourism...from my armchair... This beautiful history needs to be officially documented and archived...the stuff they don't teach you in school. The tour guide deserves a Head of State Commendation...and free WiFi for the rest of his life...

[@AfrikanTraveller]

Hahaha that would be great.

[@michaelheery6303]

THIEF CITY

[@mpendakiswahili3053]

Si ufanye hiyo documentary...una ngoja nani afanye....

[@sevenscounty409]

Woow that tour guide. Am impressed by his knowledge

[@LightBulbMomentsKE]

Seems like he's done it all his adult life

[@sue.901]

I like the tour guide, he made it so interesting and he is very knowledgeable.

[@AfrikanTraveller]

He was very knowledgeable.

[@sikoimucai5195]

African Traveller....you got to hurry up. He is the only Mombasa person in a hurry. He behaves like he just landed from Nairobi 😂😂😂

[@truezladye1893]

Mombasa has really won me over, thanks to the experienced tour guide, awesome. I really like how you interact with the locals, thank you again for the tour 🙏❤️🌍😊

[@AfrikanTraveller]

Karibu sana, alway great to interact with them and get knowledge.

[@CarolKuyo]

This is a good video showing how Mombasa old town is like along with the true and raw sounds. However, the Msa old town is not a UNESCO world heritage site (Lamu's old town is). The guide didn't show the right 'first hotel'😭; you guys left it behind. Thanks for visiting my town👏.

[@KalelaChannel]

I lived in Mombasa long ago when it was a much smaller town. It is hot as shit but it is still a very nice place to live.

[@SarahKingkitchen]

Thanks for sharing precious sites of Mombasa Old Town - history and diversity of culture.

[@AfrikanTraveller]

You most welcome

[@allangodi3041]

best episode ever, i always wwondered how you could visit a place and not have a local tour guide who would give u details and history of the area. the episode was super awesome. i wish u would also interview the locals. AWESOME STUFF. wish u would revisit the area

[@seph2x538]

You did an amazing job with this one. You did something unique and really important. So amazing and great.

[@AfrikanTraveller]

Thank you.

[@jabaafricatv7661]

Kudos to African Traveller , u are indeed opening our eyes about Kenya .. I'm beginning to think of relocating to Kenya, marry and raise my kids there

[@AfrikanTraveller]

One of the best countries to settle inn.

[@johnnicol64]

If you like corruption and crime go for it

[@daisynjendu587]

Mombasa has so much beautiful history. It could also do with a lick of paint and good maintenance.

[@tvs9978]

Start a fundraising campaign

[@Tata-bd9nx]

Mombasa town is already painted,however Old Town has so many protected sites and buildings,they are historical hence they are protected

[@nancygitonga1913]

The tour guide is awesome.Mbs raha.

[@AfrikanTraveller]

Very informative.

[@mstevens832]

Totally agree anajua mtaa ndare na itheru

[@Sarakassy]

But impatient

[@ashushsheng6875]

Old town as a whole is a museum full of history, big up to you gentlemen very nice work.

[@AfrikanTraveller]

It sure is

[@سلطانسليمانبنجمعة]

Mombasa is my county, and I've seen many knowledgeable tour guide whenever I go to such areas. Mashallah you won't regret going their.

[@AfrikanTraveller]

Best place to visit.

[@nathanita1]

Amazing how old Mombasa is untouched. My last visit in early 1970 and so glad to see it preserved. You do a fantastic job with your vlogs. Especially enjoying the peacefulness of the lockdown. You are very knowledgeable on your chosen subjects. Thanks a bunch African Traveller🙏👏👏 😊 💕 for 🇰🇪 From the 🇬🇧

[@AfrikanTraveller]

Asante sana Ann

[@nathanita1]

Unakaribishwa

[@Utadowot]

Very informative and incredibly precious piece of history still intact and in its original form. The place is clean and welcoming. Ah, I must say this clip for me is by far the most interesting. The guy is a real treasure.

[@AfrikanTraveller]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@mohabatkhanmalak1161]

Looking at that old post office at 7.56, I can't help but think my paternal and maternal grandfathers must have bought stamps there and mailed their letters back home in far away Peshawar, in around 1920's. Mombasa has a lot of history, especially maritime.

[@kinyuabonface3400]

Old town has rich history that why I normally find myself visiting that place almost every weekend.

[@theKhumbaguy]

Wow. This is a nice video. Great to see this side of Mombasa and their culture and the people.

[@AfrikanTraveller]

Karibu sana.

[@vincentkiprotich7959]

Thank you for showcasing mombasa the people have been through so much.

[@mstevens832]

This nice Bro ! what beutiful piece of History will be back here later Good day!

[@AfrikanTraveller]

It is Bro.

[@omees32.]

Now am damn homesick!! Well done African Traveller. A good tour of kibokoni is refreshing. Can't wait for the next video! Hongera sana

[@AfrikanTraveller]

Karibu sana.

[@nightnyungwe5945]

Thank you for these cool videos Afrikan Traveller. I'm so glad you were finally able to make it to the Coast.

[@AfrikanTraveller]

I had a great time indeed!

[@josiahmunyanya4544]

Great history and culture of old town mombasa i visted last year realy dope place

[@AfrikanTraveller]

Great place indeed.

[@fredwasonga219]

Cheer African traveller! Already loving your videos. Courtesy of WodeMaya..

[@AfrikanTraveller]

Thank you.

[@samuelkalenga1089]

The coastal region is really beautiful more videos of Mombasa, malindi,lamu

[@Dennis_Okelo]

I owe you my gratitude brother. This is the documentary I have desired, and you have completely done it. I am short of words Please pin the contacts of the tour guide. He is very informative

[@AfrikanTraveller]

Karibu sana Bro.

[@eselecrown]

Wow. I am astounded by the beauty and cultural richness of this old City. Your tour guide is amazingly. Very knowledgeable fellow. Thank you for the tour. I learned something new today. 👍🏿

[@AfrikanTraveller]

Karibu sana.

[@seph2x538]

Your guide was a really knowledgeable and store of information That place should be restored to its original glory. It will a massive tourist attraction and national treasure.

[@halmamudy1]

Very informative video👍great for taking us around mombasa

[@AfrikanTraveller]

Thank you for watching.

[@doreenonekalit9888]

Very!

[@ahmedjamal4272]

Owh I didn't know msa was found 800 years ago I always thought was founded 300 years ago thanks for the knowledge and msa is changing

[@pwani4k178]

Mombasa was founded in 900AD my fwen

[@rachelwaweru8479]

I could listen to this tour guide all day,very knowledgable,great content African traveller,always looking forward to your content,well done,💯💯💯💯💯💯😍😍😍😍😍.

[@AfrikanTraveller]

Thank you.

[@louise-yo7kz]

This is awesome. So much history. They need a historical society to maintain these buildings

[@ISECHTEGAL]

Hello, and again many memories that come alive. When I was in Mombasa with my wife in January 2019, we also visited Fort Jesus. A young student showed us around the fort and the old town. We then invited him to dinner in the Forodhani Restaurant. He told us that he is a Maasai and is studying medicine in Mombasa. He showed us photos in his traditional festive clothing. It was a very nice and entertaining day. By the way, the hotels on the other bank are often used as backdrops for music videos, Sauti Sol Unconditionally Bae or Otile Brown - Baby love just as examples. Only African music plays in my car. Greetings to Kenya. watch?v=pLs4Tex0U1U

[@AfrikanTraveller]

Thanks for sharing your experience,

[@imaraimara4975]

Mombasa is unique in its own way rich in history. When are we visiting lamu island?

[@esreneroache1006]

So happy and excited to be here with you again African Traveler. Like, share then about to watch.

[@AfrikanTraveller]

Always grateful

[@uvumbuziworld4945]

Very educative and amazing content bro

[@AfrikanTraveller]

Thank you.

[@ebrahimmudhir]

That's a full old town tour. Great tour guide.

[@doctorharry]

Have also tried the streets of Barbados almost look similar, will be uploading 😆, there is much I really need to know about Kenya 🙂

[@AfrikanTraveller]

Will be waiting for the uploads, we need to see Barbados through your lens.

[@doctorharry]

@@AfrikanTraveller have already uploaded.

[@chillymonin4760]

Wonderful history there! Thanks for sharing this I never went that deep to explore but now I will.

[@AfrikanTraveller]

You should, lots of stuff to see and learn.

[@doreenonekalit9888]

Mindblowing

[@doreenonekalit9888]

@@AfrikanTraveller Will you revisit

[@hanifbashir745]

Thanks a lot...its a very good clip

[@binnyosh5630]

Hi African Traveller. I just watched your video about Old Town Mombasa. This can be a great tourist attraction even for locals if it is well maintained to allow access inside some of the buildings like the British Police Station, the burial grounds and others. I think this would be an opportunity to grow tourism in Mombasa and Kenya. I think there should be a push for improving some of the tourist destinations in Kenya. For example I don't see much interest in Northern Kenya. Kenya can take advantage of the lakes features for further tourist activities even if it is investing in a Large water park by the Lake. I think the Government should invest in the area to allow investors to come in.

[@darlayjones669]

That tour guy knows his shit. I'd like to see him personally for my tour there

[@mcmuk5846]

The good thing is the tour guide is rushing to end the tour 😀😀😀

[@Fallacia_Konstantinos]

Everywhere you can meet that "old thing", is beautiful!!! And Mombasa is beautiful, because of that "bombing couple" of the old historical centre & the natural location of the city (beautiful cliffy coast). I told you in another video too, that no one medium aesthetics common block is beautiful, especially in Africa, except if that building follows local features, but by the best building way. The old & folk will save Africa. And that prefers also a tourist mostly in a country!!! Preserving the history & the folk heritage of any place on that planet!!! Just look at Lamu, but mostly Shela how trully beautiful and nicely preserved it is!!! If you want a greater example of a positive impact of tourism in Africa, just look at that central, Mopti province of Mali!!! The most beautiful inland African province by far!!! Why??? Everywhere history & architecture... folk architecture!!! And clearly local african (Mopti and all the Bandiagara villages)!!! By the way, many times when i was watching in photos those old beautiful balconies in Mombasa, i was imaginating India!!! Now, i'm just comming true!!!

[@kodhealfayoaruwa9197]

Very informative. Keep it up.

[@Sarakassy]

Videography and audio will improve the audience capture. Tour guide could also slow down a bit for clear narrative. Otherwise, super cool place!

[@ruthwanjohi6926]

I just love love love this guy.Good work man.😍😍😍

[@BackToNatureAfrica]

Nice my Brother, keep up the good work!!

[@AfrikanTraveller]

Thank you Brother.

[@michaelotieno1787]

Good vlogging men African Traveller keep it up.

[@AfrikanTraveller]

Thank you.

[@SEGERADORPER82]

Kindlydo an interview with him let him tell the story one on one

[@pinchesmbuche4354]

When you think you know about Kenya and mombassa and you find out the missing link in our country history,and culture.

[@AfrikanTraveller]

There is always so much to learn.

[@msbanji4963]

@ Peter mburu, that is coz when we visit coast and other places, we just want to stay in the hotel swimming and drinking and don't even take the time to understand anything about the area. about 7 years me and family said, whenever we go on holiday we will take the time to just do touristy stuff. In 2013 nilipoenda fort Jesus after a long time, have since gone many times-it dawned me that I hadn't visited since I was a child on a school trip. Tukienda pahali let's inject some cash into the local economy sio hotel tu. Kuna watu wengi walienda masai Mara this weekend lakini apart from game drive na hotel hakuna kitu ingine wamefanya-not even visiting a masai village. Many people have been to diani esp our youtubers but have not gone to Kisite Marine park to see dolphins ama shimoni caves etc. Sorry for rambling : anywho the point is kuenda pahali sio hotel tu.

[@pinchesmbuche4354]

@@msbanji4963 true.

[@jamalsaid7475]

@@AfrikanTraveller Thanks 😊Boss We really appreciate for your history presentation of Mombasa

[@MwakazisFitness]

Amazing content showcasing beautiful places....thanks and keep them coming

[@derricknjoroge2494]

Your tour guide is very knowledgeable

[@derricknjoroge2494]

Just seen it at the end, good stuff man!

[@kenyatv8574]

This tour guard should be invited to national TV

[@doreenonekalit9888]

I think so too

[@kenyatv8574]

@@doreenonekalit9888 he is lit

[@kenyatv8574]

@jalang'oTv

[@CS-wn5lv]

The true history is very much needed

[@theKhumbaguy]

Would love to try those different fishes.

[@lyyyyyyy365]

So beautiful, the place looks like our fort kochi

[@AfrikanTraveller]

Mmmh! That's interesting

[@lyyyyyyy365]

@@AfrikanTraveller kochi was always under portugal for centuries , may b thats y the similarity

[@shikoladob2337]

Uma p where is Fort kochi

[@tidittii4383]

This is so much raw & authentic.looks like the guide wanted to show more

[@bellawangari8557]

If only the Govt could work on the restoration of these buildings, they would look beautiful. There are some restoration experts out there .

[@davidmoreh5529]

Wouldn't they loose that oldish touch if renovated?A renovated house will just look like it was built last year and they will just loose that old appeal.

[@bellawangari8557]

@@davidmoreh5529 There are restoration Experts who can do it . Thats why its called restoration not renovation.

[@mistercap5725]

this place is chilled af i can imagine how awesome it would be to spark a j in that area

[@jackmuraguri1836]

nice to see that old Town has been cleaned a bit. Last time I was there it was just a disaster.

[@AfrikanTraveller]

At least it has gotten better.

[@becomingthatgirl2769]

Beautiful video. Please, how do we find a tour guide?

[@phillipmuriithi7087]

Great job 💯💯💥💥

[@AfrikanTraveller]

Thank you.

[@spinklycreations]

I wish I had watched this before I took a tour to old town with my friend from UK and got lost. We didn't even know where to eat. I would have gone to Forodhani.

[@AfrikanTraveller]

Forothani is the place to enjoy some nice meals.

[@akashchotai]

Hey man, could you please give me a way to contact your tour guide :) We're shooting a mini documentary in Mombasa and would love to ave him take us through Old Town.

[@AfrikanTraveller]

He left his contacts at the end of the video.

[@musajumba6424]

Congo mosque in Diani is over 900 handred years old maybe the oldest in East &centre.

[@AfrikanTraveller]

Wow! This is interesting.

[@phyllisplays3811]

I saw an article about it... Love history..

[@hellenakinyi4750]

@@phyllisplays3811 me too

[@this_is_africa]

How many days are you filming in Mombasa?

[@AfrikanTraveller]

3 days of filming.

[@kelvinmohq]

Great job kaka ...... jaribu ufike south coast.

[@AfrikanTraveller]

On my next trip Kaka, nilikua na limited time.

[@SEGERADORPER82]

That guy is a walking library

[@doreenonekalit9888]

He is a living archive! Thank goodness you have this documented Afrika Traveller.

[@KIM-xl6zs]

I thought lamu is the oldest town, the main reason I will be watching the next video, its because of that tour guide

[@Dan-xx5jq]

Remember the singer Freddy Mercury from the rock band Queen from India lived in Zanzibar before they returned to India and then moved to the UK.

[@jeddymoon3803]

Amazing work..

[@theKhumbaguy]

The harbour looks great.

[@AfrikanTraveller]

It is 🙂

[@mohammedbadi6757]

My brother agaa Khan keeping real.

[@corretnganga3873]

Wow..what's the tour guide's name and contact. He is very well versed. He can move too. We appreciate this guys.

[@AfrikanTraveller]

Watch the end.

[@aliciafields-worldtravelle8248]

Great content👍

[@mumbinjiraini5966]

Beautiful place ❤

[@africansubscriber4530]

when were the tusks built ? must be really old

[@AfrikanTraveller]

Since 1952, before independence.

[@jeffersonm4542]

amazing content

[@AfrikanTraveller]

Thank you.

[@nderindichu8754]

And wats the cost of tour guide service..that man is very interesting.

[@hopeinallah5112]

Born raised and possibly die in Mombasa na sijafika huko ndani ndani . What's the tour guides name and number anitembeze

[@ahmedjamal4272]

Make a drone of all msa island CBD to tudor area

[@bintf4345]

There are older mosques in Kenya if I’m not mistaken.

[@daintyannpaige6028]

Red snapper is 8n the Caribbean sea too

[@dyndamarjory1811]

Forodhani... I miss the place

[@erinahtl]

Let me travel Mombasa in this virtual space Waaat 1897?? Cheeiii Hahahahaah cocktail What of you travelled what's your cocktail

[@AfrikanTraveller]

Great to see you on the channel, you have to visit this beautiful side.

[@TonnyOkello]

So Prof Ali Mazrui was a royal. Because of his ties to Makerere University I grew up thinking he was a Ugandan

[@alfredrupia4920]

Mazrui Dynasty one of the 12 Feudal Rulers of the Island

[@jackmuraguri1836]

A building 800 year old in Mombasa, I doubt. Huyu Jamaa amekuenjoy. Lamu the oldest town in Kenya is 650 years old

[@benm6720]

No way check you history... Kenyan historians place the founding of Mombasa as around 900 A.D. The town was prosperous enough to be described by the Arab geographer Al Idrisi, who mentioned it in his writings in 1151, and by the Moroccan traveler Ibn Battuta, who visited it in 1331

[@hellenakinyi4750]

@@benm6720 dope

[@kinyuabonface3400]

That definitely shows that you didn't attend any history class or you have never visited Mombasa.

[@Dan-xx5jq]

The Portuguese brought people from Goa who were Christians and they built the biggest Catholic Church in Mombasa which still stands today. The British brought Indians from all the all over India. 4:19 When he say Indian means Goans from Goa...that built that building with the balconies in the Portuguese style and not in the Indian style. The small church you passed up was also built by the Goans from Goa who held Portuguese passports and were Christians. They were converted by the Portuguese in Goa, India after Vasco DeGama landed in Goa. They have ancestors of Vasco DeGama still living in Goa. One runs a great Goan restaurant in Goa.

[@murikinaftaly3524]

Good job

[@AfrikanTraveller]

Thank you.

[@Calebandshaynatv3280]

Good job keep it up

[@AfrikanTraveller]

Thank you.

[@jackmuraguri1836]

Lamu Town on Lamu Island is Kenya's oldest continually inhabited town, and was one of the original Swahili settlements along coastal East Africa. It is believed to have been established in 1370.

[@thatlchiponda3368]

Built by Arabs

[@michaelcody3960]

@@thatlchiponda3368 Who grabbed African land. They should have asked for a VISA or remain in the dhows they came with to come and start the slave trade.

[@r.o.j2638]

@@thatlchiponda3368 it was not built by Arabs look up videos of the Swahili coast

[@LeftHandSupremacist]

@@thatlchiponda3368 arabs are part of swahili heritage so it doesn’t make much difference even if they built most swahili cities

[@doreenonekalit9888]

Excellent Tour Guide

[@AfrikanTraveller]

Indeed!

[@doreenonekalit9888]

@@AfrikanTraveller Please Marwa's Soweto upload.His tour Guide was mind blowing. Maya's interview in the restaurant with the Ghanaian who partnered with a Nigerian, plus this guy as your guide and the guy with Marwa are the nuggets we the viewers get of the dichotomy of the depth and truth of our identity, culture and history. I'm so happy we have these documented

[@ashasvlog9246]

Chukua madafu jua ni Kali🥰🥰 mombasa

[@AfrikanTraveller]

😊😊😊

[@reinsonkibisu2056]

Mombasa 🇰🇪looks like Reo Brazil🇧🇷

[@AfrikanTraveller]

Reo is really huge.

[@reinsonkibisu2056]

Yes but infrastructure

[@hellenakinyi4750]

@@reinsonkibisu2056 I think it's the Portuguese connection

[@reinsonkibisu2056]

@@hellenakinyi4750 yes maybe

[@David-be7rv]

Waa u mean I have made it to the top ten mmm

[@AfrikanTraveller]

Today your early 👌👌👌

[@AfrikanTraveller]

He was informative