Mombasa Tusks
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Two intersecting giant aluminum tusk arches on Moi Avenue, built in 1952 to welcome a British princess and now a symbol of the city.
The Tusks stand on Moi Avenue in the city center, where two pairs of giant tusk-shaped arches cross over the road to form the letter 'M'. They were first built in 1952 for the visit of Princess Elizabeth, then replaced by a permanent aluminum structure, and have become a symbol of Mombasa, appearing on almost every postcard. The surrounding area is a busy shopping street with many souvenir shops and money changers. It's worth a quick stop for photos, which takes only a few minutes, and it's on the way to the Old Town and Fort Jesus. Watch the traffic when crossing the road, and keep an eye out for pickpockets.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Holy Ghost Cathedral, Mombasa
- Shree Jain Temple Mombasa
- Mackinnon Market (Marikiti)
- Mombasa Old Town
- Fort Jesus
- Tamarind Dhow Sunset Cruise
- Mamba Village
- Wild Waters