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Expatriates Induction Guide Final - Edited 2017

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Mombasa<br />

Malindi<br />

The ocean city of Mombasa is the second largest<br />

city in Kenya and is an economic and cultural hub.<br />

Steeped in Swahili tradition, Mombasa<br />

is home to several historical monuments and<br />

landmarks such as Old Town and Fort Jesus.<br />

Along with exploring the city visitors can also<br />

enjoy Nyali beach. The town enjoys a bustling<br />

nightlife with a number of bars and restaurants<br />

dotting the town and regular beach parties taking<br />

place.<br />

Diani Beach<br />

120 Km North of Mombasa on the Kenyan<br />

coast, Malindi is a melting pot of cultures and<br />

cuisines. Visitors can enjoy the white sands of<br />

Watamu Beach, dive the coral reefs of the<br />

Malindi and Watamu Marine National<br />

Parks, and soak up a dose of Swahili history in the<br />

historic town, dating from the 12th century. Malindi<br />

is also home to the Vasco De Gama Cross, one of<br />

the oldest standing monuments in Africa.<br />

With its extensive coral reefs and beautiful<br />

beaches Malindi is the perfect location for surfing,<br />

snorkelling, deep-sea fishing and other water<br />

sports.<br />

Lamu Island<br />

One of the most beautiful beaches in the world,<br />

Diani’s white sands and lush greenery are the<br />

perfect location for a relaxing beach holiday.<br />

Located 30 kilometres south of Mombasa town,<br />

Diani is known for its coral reefs, black-and- white<br />

colobus monkeys and its beautiful hotels. Among<br />

the numerous activities tourists can enjoy are<br />

camel rides, water sports, bike rides and both land<br />

and sea safaris. Those looking<br />

for a relaxing beach vacation should not miss a<br />

chance to visit this beach.<br />

Boasting one of the most beautiful beaches in<br />

Kenya, Lamu Island has managed to stay<br />

unspoiled and untouched by mass tourism. As<br />

the oldest living town in Kenya, Lamu<br />

Town has retained all the charm and character built<br />

up over centuries. There are no roads on Lamu<br />

Island, just alleyways and footpaths, and therefore,<br />

there are few motorized vehicles on the island.<br />

Residents move about on foot or by boat, and<br />

donkeys are used to transport goods and materials.<br />

For an exclusive island experience Lamu should not<br />

be skipped.

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