Fort Jesus or Haller Park
Choose Fort Jesus if you want the fort and Old Town. Choose Haller Park if you want giraffes and an easier walk with children. With about 8 hours, the full-day tour does the fort in the morning and Haller Park after.
Side by side
| Question | Fort Jesus | Haller Park |
|---|---|---|
| Where | Mombasa island, beside Old Town | Bamburi, off the Mombasa-Malindi road |
| Why go | The fort, the museum, the harbour view | Forest, quarry lake, giraffes |
| Time on site | 90 minutes to 2 hours | A proper walk, not a gate photo |
| Adult citizen fee | KSh 550 from 7 May 2026 | KSh 1,000 from 1 June 2026 |
| Adult fee, outside Africa | USD 17 | KSh 3,000 non-East African resident |
| With small children | Open ramparts, close supervision | Usually the easier stop |
The fees are paid to different organisations. The guide and vehicle, if you want both stops, are the full-day tour.
Questions
Can I see both in one day?
Yes. That is the full day of about 8 hours. A half day is the fort and Old Town only.
Which is better with children?
Haller Park. The fort is worth it when children can manage stairs and open walls.
Which fee is higher for a visitor from outside Africa?
Haller Park's non-East African resident adult rate is KSh 3,000. Fort Jesus is USD 17. They are paid to different places.
Full-day Mombasa tour
Fort Jesus entrance fee