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Jumba la Mtwana

Kilifi district, Coast province, Mombasa, Kenya
Ranked #11 of 25 attractions in Mombasa
4.5 of 5 stars 3 Reviews
Traveller Description: Jumba la Mtwana a picturesque ruined village in Kilifi district, Coast province. It is about 15 kms north of Mombasa on and above the beach about 1km... more »
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Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2011

To reach Jumba la Mtwana was an epic adventure since no sign posts, indications or advertisements are existing all the way from Mombasa and the last 2 miles or so of dirt road was almost impassable due to poor maintenance, but finally we reach the Site. The guided tour was fast, didn’t take more than half an hour, since the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2011

When looking for the ruins of Jumba la Mtwana, we had a bit of trouble finding the place. When you know where to look, it is rather easy. Coming from Mombasa, you pass Mwtapa and at the end of the town, you turn right after which you simply follow the bumpy road. Then you arrive at the gate and you... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2009
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Jumba la Mtwana, also known as Jumba Ruins is not only a mysterious and fasinating hystorical place, is also one of the last safe paradises of the Kenya coast, a secluded refuge where the Sea Turtles are coming every year to reproduce,the last safe oasis of the Hawksbill and Green Turtles. The two Turtles species that are found commonly nesting... More

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