Home-craft Tours

Pick-up to be decided between guest and tour guide

Plan:

1. Start with a visit to Bombolulu Workshop then connect to Mombasa Cultural Village due to their proximity.
2. Head out to Jomvu Kuu which is approximately 45 minutes from Nyali depending on traffic.
3. Finalize at Jomvu Kuu with a tour, chat with the women pottery makers and participate in making your won clay products.
4. Drop-off in your hotel or wind up the evening with a sundowner dhow ride or taking it easy at Mama Ngina Water Front

Located approximately 5km from Mombasa town, Bombolulu workshop offers a one-of-a-kind experience with diverse handicraft materials representing different Kenyan cultures. It also offers a glimpse to traditional lifestyles of some Kenyan communities.

The workshop was set up in 1969 as a space to train differently-abled persons in Kenya and has the capacity to produce of 250,000 separate items per year. The visit will allow you to see artisans at work as they make bags, wheelchairs, jewelry, sculptures, apparels etcetera. It opens from 8am and closes at 6pm

Duration: 90 minutes max

Cost: from $40 per person inclusive of entry fees

Established in 2022, the Mombasa Cultural Village is a vibrant showcase of Kenya’s diverse tribal heritage, representing cultural elements from 11 tribes: Luo, Kamba, Maasai, Swahili, Kisii, Luhya, Kikuyu, Kalenjin, Taita, Turkana, and Mijikenda. Visitors can immerse themselves in Kenya’s rich history through traditional dances, handmade artifacts, beadwork, and reconstructed tribal houses, which exemplify life in the precolonial era. This cultural centre not only celebrates the vibrant traditions of these tribes but also serves as a crucial educational platform, particularly for the youth.

Cost

Local tourist: $40 inclusive of entry fees

International Tourist: $50 inclusive of entry fees

The Jomvu Kuu Pottery Group, located in the Jomvu Kuu area of Mombasa, is a collective of women artisans dedicated to preserving the traditional craft of pottery. This group plays a crucial role in maintaining the cultural heritage of the coastal region through their skills in creating ceramic products, which have been passed down through generations for over 500 years.

Pottery in the Jomvu Kuu community is more than just a craft; it is a vital aspect of Swahili culture. The women of this group produce various clay items, including cooking pots, bowls, and utensils, using techniques that reflect ancient practices influenced by local traditions and historical interactions with traders from regions like Egypt and the Far East.

Things to do: make your own clay pots, witness the process. Buy finished products

Duration: 2-3 hours

Cost: $50 per person. $232 for groups of 10

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