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Jumba la Mtwana is the site of historical structures and archaeological relics on the Indian Ocean coast of Kenya, lying close to the Mtwapa Creek, in Kilifi county, north of Mombasa. It dates back to the fourteenth century Its features include a mosque by the sea. Description The archaeological site includes three mosques built of coral stone, a tomb and eight houses. The territory was added to the list of national monuments of Kenya on June 4, 1982. The excavations were carried out by James Kirkman in 1972. There are no written historical records about the city, but the Chinese ceramics found make it possible to trace the dating back to the fourteenth century. The absence of later sherds suggests that this settlement was abandoned at the beginning of the fifteenth century.The city was located close to fresh water sources and was protected from attack from the ocean. The architectural style is made in the Arabic style using coral blocks. The House with Many Doors is notable for its Gothic-style door. The house is divided into apartments that can accommodate several visitors.[3] The Mosque by the Sea is the best preserved ruin. Several pools were used for ablutions, and coral stone stands for washing feet. The tomb contains a funerary stele made of coral. A passage from the Koran is carved on it, but the epitaph is illegible.

An absolute highlight for us. Cycling through the heart of African nature, passing zebras and giraffes. Simply indescribably beautiful.

Low wall with easy foot- and handholds for scrambling. Some overhangs can be challenging practice despite the low height. The natural black glass created by volcanic activity can be dangerously sharp and cut ropes and skin. But geologically interesting.

Fischer’s Tower is a volcanic plug near the northeastern border of Hell’s Gate national park, with a height of approximately 25 meters. You can bike directly to its base. An easy but famous climb. You need equipment and a guide to climb in the park, there is usually one at the base of the rocks, or ask before at an outfitter or in your hotel.

Stone age equivalent of a goldmine: Volcanic glass rocks and caves into the lava stream are along the Western bank of the canyon. Chips of obsidian were traditionally used as knifes and arrow heads. Marmot live on the rocks next to the main cave

Somewhat pricy spa with natural hot springs water. Olkaria geothermal spa consists of three cascaded lagoons that receive hot steam water piped from underground wells; the Lagoons are: Lagoon one: This is the receiving pond, it receives the hot brine from several wells and the brine is at temperature between 90 to 100 degrees centigrade. Lagoon two: This Lagoon overflows from lagoon one at a temperature of 50 degrees centigrade. The Lagoon is has both shallow and deep sides. Lagoon three: This is the largest of all the three lagoons with temperatures at 30 to 40 centigrade; the lagoon receives the overflow Lagoon two and the overpass from lagoon one. It’s at this lagoon that people swim in hot water; this Lagoon also has a section where children can swim. This Lagoon is made of concrete and mazera stones line the walk ways, its deep end is 1.5 metres This Lagoon can hold up to 400 people inside the Lagoon and outside the lagoon there are sitting and lounging facilities. Olkaria geothermal Spa opens at 7:00 am and closes at 6:00 pm daily, though it seemed closed on a Sunday.

Volcanic glass is accessible directly off the trail

Volcanic glass rocks and caves into the lava stream are along the Western bank of the canyon. Chips of obsidian were traditionally used as knifes and arrow heads. Marmot live on the rocks next to the main cave