At the southern tip of the island, families gather on the sea wall at dusk to watch the ships slide into Kilindini harbour, with street food in hand.
Mama Ngina Drive curves round the southern tip of Mombasa island, between baobabs and the open channel. The waterfront park along it was rebuilt with walkways, gardens and seating.
Families come at dusk to watch container ships and tankers glide through the narrow entrance into Kilindini harbour, the biggest port in East Africa.
Vendors work the promenade selling viazi karai (spiced battered potatoes), cassava crisps with chilli and lime, and madafu, young coconuts cut open to drink.
It costs nothing, and it is the best free evening in the city.
From late afternoon until the lights come on.
A short ride from the Old Town or Moi Avenue.
Sit on the rocks or the benches facing the channel.
Viazi karai hot from the pan, cassava crisps and a madafu.
Watch the big ships slide past, close to shore.
Take a tuk-tuk back for dinner in the Old Town.
Tuk-tuk or taxi from the Old Town or Moi Avenue, 10 minutes.
Snacks cost a few shillings; buy from busy stalls with hot oil.
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