Fort Jesus Museum Mombasa Sounds & Light Shows Tour
Fort Jesus Museum, Mombasa: Sounds & Light Shows with fireworks take place at the UNESCO World Heritage site, located in Mombasa’s Old Town area along Nkurumah Road on the coast.
The tour offers an affordable and engaging way to learn about the rich history, culture, and heritage of Mombasa and Fort Jesus Museum through a spectacular sound-and-light show.
Highlights
✓ Experience Fort Jesus at night with dinner
✓ Savor the bright flavors of the Swahili barbecue dinner
✓ Experience a sound and light show with fireworks at Fort Jesus
✓ See one of the oldest Baobab trees and check out Fort Jesus and the Mombasa Club
Full Tour Description
The 60-minute experience starts with a night tour of Fort Jesus, followed by a captivating 30-minute 3D audiovisual show about the fascinating history of Fort Jesus, and concludes with fireworks.
The tour begins at 2000 hours, and upon entering Fort Jesus Museum, you are served a complimentary non-alcoholic local drink and some snacks to give you an authentic experience of Fort Jesus Mombasa.
Next, you take an inside tour of the Fort, lit with more than 500 candles and intelligent lighting, bringing the glory of Fort Jesus back to how it looked more than 400 years ago. This is followed by the Fort Jesus Sound and Light Show with Fireworks.
Once the show is completed, you are served with a traditional Swahili Dinner of barbeque Chicken, Skewers, French fries, and Salad. The Fort Jesus Sound and Light Show and the Night Tour in Mombasa take place every week throughout the Year, every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
You can book tickets for each day by calling 0721-242-711 or book now online.

Fort Jesus Museum, Mombasa: Sounds & Light Shows with fireworks take place at the UNESCO World Heritage site, located in Mombasa’s Old Town area along Nkurumah Road on the coast. Fort Jesus National Museum is a popular cultural attraction and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The fort is 490 km (304.5 miles) from Nairobi and about 3 km from the Old Town of Mombasa, along Nkurumah Road on the coast. The tour offers an affordable and engaging way to learn about the rich history, culture, and heritage of Mombasa and Fort Jesus Museum through a spectacular sound-and-light show.
The 60-minute experience starts with a night tour of Fort Jesus, followed by a captivating 30-minute 3D audiovisual show about its fascinating history, and concludes with fireworks. When you watch the show, you will see how the Portuguese arrived, what they did, and why they built the fort in Mombasa rather than anywhere else.
The tour begins at 2000 hours, and upon entering Fort Jesus Museum, you are served a complimentary non-alcoholic local drink and some snacks to give you an authentic experience of Fort Jesus Mombasa.
Next, you take an inside tour of the Fort, lit with more than 500 candles and intelligent lighting, bringing the glory of Fort Jesus back to how it looked more than 400 years ago. This is followed by the Fort Jesus Sound and Light Show with Fireworks.
Once the show is completed, you are served with a traditional Swahili Dinner of barbeque Chicken, Skewers, French fries, and Salad. The Fort Jesus Sound and Light Show and the Night Tour in Mombasa take place every week throughout the Year, every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Other activities that can keep you occupied in Mombasa include a romantic dinner while sailing in African Dhow – Tamarind Dhow (Nawalilkher), a walk in Haller Park (Fish Farm, Zoo, Crocodile Pens, and Reptile Park), indulging in water sports (snorkeling, camel riding), and a guided tour through the streets of Old Town.
One could also explore marine life at Mombasa Marine National Park, have a beachside dinner at Peponi Beach Restaurant, or dinner under the stars at Ali Barbour’s Cave Restaurant.
Fort Jesus Museum Mombasa Sounds & Light Shows Prices
Fort Jesus Museum Mombasa Sounds & Light Shows Prices Include:
✓ Fort Jesus Sound and Light Show with Fireworks
✓ Return transport from your hotel residence in Mombasa
✓ A complimentary non-alcoholic local drink and some snacks
✓ Swahili Dinner of Barbeque Chicken, Skewers, Chips, and Salad
✓ 60-minute experience which starts with the Night Tour of Fort Jesus
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Notes
* Sound & Light Show with Fireworks takes place every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 2000 Hours
* You can also make a group booking, have a private special show, or host your event (birthday party, gala dinner, corporate dinner, corporate cocktails, DJ nights) at Fort Jesus Museum. Please call 0721-242-711
Booking & Reservations Fort Jesus Museum Mombasa Sounds & Light Shows Tour Contact
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Website: https://africanspicesafaris.com