Mombasa tusks, Mombasa

Name: Mombasa tusks
Address: Moi Avenue, Mombasa, Kenya

#11 among attractions in Mombasa

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The Mombasa tusks, also referred to as Mapemba ya Ndovu or Pembe za Ndovu, form a monument over Moi Avenue, a major thoroughfare in Mombasa, Kenya. Built in the 1950s to commemorate visits by the British royal family, the monument originally comprised two wooden structures resembling tusks; nowadays, there are four aluminium tusks in an M shape. The monument is under the jurisdiction of the National Museums of Kenya in addition to the city's municipal government. ()

Local name: Pembe Za NdovuCoordinates: 4°3'42"S, 39°39'58"E

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Moi AvenueMombasa Kenya

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Nearby attractions include: Fort Jesus, Holy Ghost Cathedral, Moi Avenue, Kilindini Harbour.

0.9 miE
, Forts and castles
Fort Jesus, Mombasa
25 min walk • Fort Jesus stands as a sentinel at the edge of the Indian Ocean, in the bustling coastal city of Mombasa, Kenya. Constructed by the Portuguese in the late 16th century, this fortification is a historical monument that has withstood the test of time, encapsulating the...
0.4 miE
Church
Holy Ghost Cathedral, Mombasa
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Mombasa, Kenya, the Holy Ghost Cathedral stands as a beacon of faith and a testament to the city's rich religious tapestry. This Catholic church, characterized by its stunning Gothic architecture, serves as the episcopal see of the Roman...
~730 ftE
Road, Street
Moi Avenue, Mombasa
4 min walk • Moi Avenue is a primary thoroughfare in Mombasa, Kenya. The road runs from west to east from Kilindini to a roundabout with Digo Road.
1.1 miNW
Harbor
Kilindini Harbour, Mombasa
28 min walk • Kilindini Harbour is a large, natural deep-water inlet extending inland from Mombasa, Kenya. It is 25–30 fathoms at its deepest center, although the controlling depth is the outer channel in the port approaches with a dredged depth of 17.5 m.
0.8 miN
Neighbourhood
Nyali, Mombasa
21 min walk • Nyali is a residential area and Sub-County within Mombasa City, located on the mainland north of Mombasa County. It is connected to Mombasa Island by the New Nyali Bridge.
1.2 miN
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Mombasa Municipal Stadium, Mombasa
30 min walk • Municipal Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Mombasa, Kenya. It is used mostly for football matches and holds 10,000 people.
~1800 ftSE
Sport, Sport venue
Coast Gymkhana Club Ground, Mombasa
9 min walk • Coast Gymkhana Club Ground is a cricket ground in Mombasa, Kenya. The first recorded match held on the ground came in 1999 when a Coast Cricket Association XI played the touring Marylebone Cricket Club.