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.
@AfrikanTraveller4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the additional information.
@9yearsagokk4 жыл бұрын
@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.
@LightBulbMomentsKE4 жыл бұрын
Interesting at @9 years ago 🤔
@natureworld2954 жыл бұрын
@ShutterDe DON yes but mombasa disappeared then later rebuilt those 300 years ago
@historiayetu16654 жыл бұрын
Mombasa is older than 1000yrs. You don't even know the history of Mombasa
@selektah94334 жыл бұрын
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
@AfrikanTraveller4 жыл бұрын
You most welcome.
@darkboy69453 жыл бұрын
Magongo,
@Firog60044 жыл бұрын
Very knowledgeable tour guide. These historical buildings need to be renovated and preserved. It is what drives tourism.
@corretnganga38734 жыл бұрын
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.
@TRIBE-v5h4 жыл бұрын
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
@shuaibaslam62474 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣
@kukumdogo4 жыл бұрын
Mombasa raha and lamu tamu
@alibinali_ Жыл бұрын
That true
@truezladye18934 жыл бұрын
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 🙏❤️🌍😊
@AfrikanTraveller4 жыл бұрын
Karibu sana, alway great to interact with them and get knowledge.
@sue.9014 жыл бұрын
I like the tour guide, he made it so interesting and he is very knowledgeable.
@AfrikanTraveller4 жыл бұрын
He was very knowledgeable.
@sikoimucai51954 жыл бұрын
African Traveller....you got to hurry up. He is the only Mombasa person in a hurry. He behaves like he just landed from Nairobi 😂😂😂
@sevenscounty4094 жыл бұрын
Woow that tour guide. Am impressed by his knowledge
@LightBulbMomentsKE4 жыл бұрын
Seems like he's done it all his adult life
@seph2x5384 жыл бұрын
You did an amazing job with this one. You did something unique and really important. So amazing and great.
@AfrikanTraveller4 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@SarahKingkitchen4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing precious sites of Mombasa Old Town - history and diversity of culture.
@AfrikanTraveller4 жыл бұрын
You most welcome
@allangodi30413 жыл бұрын
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
@Okolotube4 жыл бұрын
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...
@AfrikanTraveller4 жыл бұрын
Hahaha that would be great.
@michaelheery63034 жыл бұрын
THIEF CITY
@mpendakiswahili30533 жыл бұрын
Si ufanye hiyo documentary...una ngoja nani afanye....
@jabaafricatv76614 жыл бұрын
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
@AfrikanTraveller4 жыл бұрын
One of the best countries to settle inn.
@johnnicol643 жыл бұрын
If you like corruption and crime go for it
@CarolKuyo4 жыл бұрын
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👏.
@ashushsheng68754 жыл бұрын
Old town as a whole is a museum full of history, big up to you gentlemen very nice work.
@AfrikanTraveller4 жыл бұрын
It sure is
@nathanita13 жыл бұрын
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 🇬🇧
@AfrikanTraveller3 жыл бұрын
Asante sana Ann
@nathanita13 жыл бұрын
Unakaribishwa
@Utadowot4 жыл бұрын
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.
@AfrikanTraveller4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it.
@KalelaChannel4 жыл бұрын
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.
@سلطانسليمانبنجمعة4 жыл бұрын
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.
@AfrikanTraveller4 жыл бұрын
Best place to visit.
@nancygitonga19134 жыл бұрын
The tour guide is awesome.Mbs raha.
@AfrikanTraveller4 жыл бұрын
Very informative.
@mstevens8324 жыл бұрын
Totally agree anajua mtaa ndare na itheru
@Sarakassy4 жыл бұрын
But impatient
@vincentkiprotich79594 жыл бұрын
Thank you for showcasing mombasa the people have been through so much.
@daisynjendu5874 жыл бұрын
Mombasa has so much beautiful history. It could also do with a lick of paint and good maintenance.
@tvs99784 жыл бұрын
Start a fundraising campaign
@Tata-bd9nx3 жыл бұрын
Mombasa town is already painted,however Old Town has so many protected sites and buildings,they are historical hence they are protected
@nightnyungwe59454 жыл бұрын
Thank you for these cool videos Afrikan Traveller. I'm so glad you were finally able to make it to the Coast.
@AfrikanTraveller4 жыл бұрын
I had a great time indeed!
@theKhumbaguy4 жыл бұрын
Wow. This is a nice video. Great to see this side of Mombasa and their culture and the people.
@AfrikanTraveller4 жыл бұрын
Karibu sana.
@omees32.4 жыл бұрын
Now am damn homesick!! Well done African Traveller. A good tour of kibokoni is refreshing. Can't wait for the next video! Hongera sana
@AfrikanTraveller4 жыл бұрын
Karibu sana.
@kinyuabonface34004 жыл бұрын
Old town has rich history that why I normally find myself visiting that place almost every weekend.
@mstevens8324 жыл бұрын
This nice Bro ! what beutiful piece of History will be back here later Good day!
@AfrikanTraveller4 жыл бұрын
It is Bro.
@eselecrown4 жыл бұрын
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. 👍🏿
@AfrikanTraveller4 жыл бұрын
Karibu sana.
@josiahmunyanya45444 жыл бұрын
Great history and culture of old town mombasa i visted last year realy dope place
@AfrikanTraveller4 жыл бұрын
Great place indeed.
@mohabatkhanmalak11613 жыл бұрын
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.
@chillymonin47604 жыл бұрын
Wonderful history there! Thanks for sharing this I never went that deep to explore but now I will.
@AfrikanTraveller4 жыл бұрын
You should, lots of stuff to see and learn.
@doreenonekalit98884 жыл бұрын
Mindblowing
@doreenonekalit98884 жыл бұрын
@@AfrikanTraveller Will you revisit
@esreneroache10064 жыл бұрын
So happy and excited to be here with you again African Traveler. Like, share then about to watch.
@AfrikanTraveller4 жыл бұрын
Always grateful
@halmamudy14 жыл бұрын
Very informative video👍great for taking us around mombasa
@AfrikanTraveller4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching.
@doreenonekalit98884 жыл бұрын
Very!
@seph2x5384 жыл бұрын
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.
@rachelwaweru84794 жыл бұрын
I could listen to this tour guide all day,very knowledgable,great content African traveller,always looking forward to your content,well done,💯💯💯💯💯💯😍😍😍😍😍.
@AfrikanTraveller4 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@fredwasonga2194 жыл бұрын
Cheer African traveller! Already loving your videos. Courtesy of WodeMaya..
@AfrikanTraveller4 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@ahmedjamal42724 жыл бұрын
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
@pwani4k1784 жыл бұрын
Mombasa was founded in 900AD my fwen
@MwakazisFitness4 жыл бұрын
Amazing content showcasing beautiful places....thanks and keep them coming
@samuelkalenga10894 жыл бұрын
The coastal region is really beautiful more videos of Mombasa, malindi,lamu
@Dennis_Okelo4 жыл бұрын
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
@AfrikanTraveller4 жыл бұрын
Karibu sana Bro.
@tidittii43834 жыл бұрын
This is so much raw & authentic.looks like the guide wanted to show more
@ebrahimmudhir4 жыл бұрын
That's a full old town tour. Great tour guide.
@louise-yo7kz3 жыл бұрын
This is awesome. So much history. They need a historical society to maintain these buildings
@ruthwanjohi69263 жыл бұрын
I just love love love this guy.Good work man.😍😍😍
@pinchesmbuche43544 жыл бұрын
When you think you know about Kenya and mombassa and you find out the missing link in our country history,and culture.
@AfrikanTraveller4 жыл бұрын
There is always so much to learn.
@msbanji49634 жыл бұрын
@ 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.
@pinchesmbuche43544 жыл бұрын
@@msbanji4963 true.
@jamalsaid7475 Жыл бұрын
@@AfrikanTraveller Thanks 😊Boss We really appreciate for your history presentation of Mombasa
@ISECHTEGAL4 жыл бұрын
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
@AfrikanTraveller4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience,
@doctorharry4 жыл бұрын
Have also tried the streets of Barbados almost look similar, will be uploading 😆, there is much I really need to know about Kenya 🙂
@AfrikanTraveller4 жыл бұрын
Will be waiting for the uploads, we need to see Barbados through your lens.
@doctorharry4 жыл бұрын
@@AfrikanTraveller have already uploaded.
@bellawangari85574 жыл бұрын
If only the Govt could work on the restoration of these buildings, they would look beautiful. There are some restoration experts out there .
@davidmoreh55293 жыл бұрын
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.
@bellawangari85573 жыл бұрын
@@davidmoreh5529 There are restoration Experts who can do it . Thats why its called restoration not renovation.
@uvumbuziworld49454 жыл бұрын
Very educative and amazing content bro
@AfrikanTraveller4 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@darlayjones6694 жыл бұрын
That tour guy knows his shit. I'd like to see him personally for my tour there
@lyyyyyyy3654 жыл бұрын
So beautiful, the place looks like our fort kochi
@AfrikanTraveller4 жыл бұрын
Mmmh! That's interesting
@lyyyyyyy3654 жыл бұрын
@@AfrikanTraveller kochi was always under portugal for centuries , may b thats y the similarity
@shikoladob23374 жыл бұрын
Uma p where is Fort kochi
@SEGERADORPER824 жыл бұрын
Kindlydo an interview with him let him tell the story one on one
@kenyatv85744 жыл бұрын
This tour guard should be invited to national TV
@doreenonekalit98884 жыл бұрын
I think so too
@kenyatv85744 жыл бұрын
@@doreenonekalit9888 he is lit
@kenyatv85744 жыл бұрын
@jalang'oTv
@CS-wn5lv4 жыл бұрын
The true history is very much needed
@SEGERADORPER824 жыл бұрын
That guy is a walking library
@doreenonekalit98884 жыл бұрын
He is a living archive! Thank goodness you have this documented Afrika Traveller.
@imaraimara49754 жыл бұрын
Mombasa is unique in its own way rich in history. When are we visiting lamu island?
@michaelotieno17874 жыл бұрын
Good vlogging men African Traveller keep it up.
@AfrikanTraveller4 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@hanifbashir7453 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot...its a very good clip
@mcmuk58462 жыл бұрын
The good thing is the tour guide is rushing to end the tour 😀😀😀
@jackmuraguri18364 жыл бұрын
nice to see that old Town has been cleaned a bit. Last time I was there it was just a disaster.
@AfrikanTraveller4 жыл бұрын
At least it has gotten better.
@theKhumbaguy4 жыл бұрын
Would love to try those different fishes.
@musajumba64244 жыл бұрын
Congo mosque in Diani is over 900 handred years old maybe the oldest in East ¢re.
@AfrikanTraveller4 жыл бұрын
Wow! This is interesting.
@phyllisplays38114 жыл бұрын
I saw an article about it... Love history..
@hellenakinyi47504 жыл бұрын
@@phyllisplays3811 me too
@kodhealfayoaruwa91974 жыл бұрын
Very informative. Keep it up.
@BackToNatureAfrica4 жыл бұрын
Nice my Brother, keep up the good work!!
@AfrikanTraveller4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Brother.
@mistercap57253 жыл бұрын
this place is chilled af i can imagine how awesome it would be to spark a j in that area
@binnyosh56304 жыл бұрын
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.
@derricknjoroge24944 жыл бұрын
Your tour guide is very knowledgeable
@derricknjoroge24944 жыл бұрын
Just seen it at the end, good stuff man!
@Fallacia_Konstantinos2 жыл бұрын
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!!!
@Sarakassy4 жыл бұрын
Videography and audio will improve the audience capture. Tour guide could also slow down a bit for clear narrative. Otherwise, super cool place!
@spinklycreations4 жыл бұрын
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.
@AfrikanTraveller4 жыл бұрын
Forothani is the place to enjoy some nice meals.
@Dan-xx5jq Жыл бұрын
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.
@becomingthatgirl27693 жыл бұрын
Beautiful video. Please, how do we find a tour guide?
@phillipmuriithi70874 жыл бұрын
Great job 💯💯💥💥
@AfrikanTraveller4 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@KIM-xl6zs4 жыл бұрын
I thought lamu is the oldest town, the main reason I will be watching the next video, its because of that tour guide
@kelvinmohq4 жыл бұрын
Great job kaka ...... jaribu ufike south coast.
@AfrikanTraveller4 жыл бұрын
On my next trip Kaka, nilikua na limited time.
@theKhumbaguy4 жыл бұрын
The harbour looks great.
@AfrikanTraveller4 жыл бұрын
It is 🙂
@jackmuraguri18364 жыл бұрын
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.
@thatlchiponda33684 жыл бұрын
Built by Arabs
@michaelcody39604 жыл бұрын
@@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.j26383 жыл бұрын
@@thatlchiponda3368 it was not built by Arabs look up videos of the Swahili coast
@LeftHandSupremacist2 жыл бұрын
@@thatlchiponda3368 arabs are part of swahili heritage so it doesn’t make much difference even if they built most swahili cities
@mohammedbadi67573 жыл бұрын
My brother agaa Khan keeping real.
@akashchotai3 жыл бұрын
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.
@AfrikanTraveller3 жыл бұрын
He left his contacts at the end of the video.
@mumbinjiraini59664 жыл бұрын
Beautiful place ❤
@this_is_africa4 жыл бұрын
How many days are you filming in Mombasa?
@AfrikanTraveller4 жыл бұрын
3 days of filming.
@reinsonkibisu20564 жыл бұрын
Mombasa 🇰🇪looks like Reo Brazil🇧🇷
@AfrikanTraveller4 жыл бұрын
Reo is really huge.
@reinsonkibisu20564 жыл бұрын
Yes but infrastructure
@hellenakinyi47504 жыл бұрын
@@reinsonkibisu2056 I think it's the Portuguese connection
@reinsonkibisu20564 жыл бұрын
@@hellenakinyi4750 yes maybe
@jeddymoon38034 жыл бұрын
Amazing work..
@jeffersonm45424 жыл бұрын
amazing content
@AfrikanTraveller4 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@ahmedjamal42724 жыл бұрын
Make a drone of all msa island CBD to tudor area
@jackmuraguri18364 жыл бұрын
A building 800 year old in Mombasa, I doubt. Huyu Jamaa amekuenjoy. Lamu the oldest town in Kenya is 650 years old
@benm67204 жыл бұрын
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
@hellenakinyi47504 жыл бұрын
@@benm6720 dope
@kinyuabonface34004 жыл бұрын
That definitely shows that you didn't attend any history class or you have never visited Mombasa.
@daintyannpaige60284 жыл бұрын
Red snapper is 8n the Caribbean sea too
@africansubscriber45304 жыл бұрын
when were the tusks built ? must be really old
@AfrikanTraveller4 жыл бұрын
Since 1952, before independence.
@Dan-xx5jq Жыл бұрын
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.
@dyndamarjory18114 жыл бұрын
Forodhani... I miss the place
@mas29134 жыл бұрын
The government should stop allowing cars in the old town areas. it will showcase the historic beauty of the area. Wish there were more tourists.
@aliciafields-worldtravelle82484 жыл бұрын
Great content👍
@TonnyOkello4 жыл бұрын
So Prof Ali Mazrui was a royal. Because of his ties to Makerere University I grew up thinking he was a Ugandan
@alfredrupia49204 жыл бұрын
Mazrui Dynasty one of the 12 Feudal Rulers of the Island
@bintf43454 жыл бұрын
There are older mosques in Kenya if I’m not mistaken.
@murikinaftaly35244 жыл бұрын
Good job
@AfrikanTraveller4 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@David-be7rv4 жыл бұрын
Waa u mean I have made it to the top ten mmm
@AfrikanTraveller4 жыл бұрын
Today your early 👌👌👌
@AfrikanTraveller4 жыл бұрын
He was informative
@TRIBE-v5h4 жыл бұрын
How I wish nairbian can be trusted to guide anyone around..
@KIM-xl6zs4 жыл бұрын
It seems you have been living in the dark, there are many tour guides in Nairobi
@AfrikanTraveller4 жыл бұрын
Hahaha Nairobi itakua tricky.
@corretnganga38734 жыл бұрын
Wow..what's the tour guide's name and contact. He is very well versed. He can move too. We appreciate this guys.
@AfrikanTraveller4 жыл бұрын
Watch the end.
@ashasvlog92464 жыл бұрын
Chukua madafu jua ni Kali🥰🥰 mombasa
@AfrikanTraveller4 жыл бұрын
😊😊😊
@nderindichu87543 жыл бұрын
And wats the cost of tour guide service..that man is very interesting.
@hopeinallah51124 жыл бұрын
Born raised and possibly die in Mombasa na sijafika huko ndani ndani . What's the tour guides name and number anitembeze
@b.k.56594 жыл бұрын
Correction: The oldest inhabited town in Kenya is Lamu, its even a world heritage town