Pembe Za Ndovu - Mombasa — Attraction in Ganjoni/Shimanzi ward

This place is worth the visit plus if you are worn out u can chill at the adjacent Uhuru park and enjoy the cool breeze .. I would recommend you to visit and learn more about the history of Mombasa Tusk's and the reason behind their construction.. This tusks were constructed in around 1950's when the Royal family of England come to visit Kenya/Mombasa ,so the residents of Mombasa dicided to put up a structure in form of tusks to beautify the road where the QUEEN would pass as she went the the yatching club.The idea was to pull down the structures after queen Elizabeth exited the country but the structures become Soo popular that the residents and tourist thronged the place to take pictures and most tour companies and business people started associating themselves with the tusks that when the Mombasa monicipality constructed a something that will last long.. They are made of aluminum and they have been standing at Moi avenue since 1994 to date forming an M like symbol that is the first letter of the of Mombasa.. Visit the place guys.. Subscribe to my channel to see more SAMUEL...

You haven't been to Mombasa if you don't pay the Tusks a visit. This is one of the symbols of Mombasa and it is one of the most photographed sites in the city. Would definitely recommend one to visit them.

Photography around the Tusks is absolutely free. There are usually photographers around who charge to capture and print the images at an affordable rate.

Erected in 1952 using canvas stretched over a wooden frame then later on in 1956 modified into Aluminum so as to endure the weather conditions. They were further refurbished in 2017. They are painted white to give them an ivory look. They also coincidentally form the letter, "M" which stands for Mombasa:).

They were erected along Moi Avenue, formerly known as Kilindini road since Princess Margaret was expected to pass through the road from the port. She was on a 5 week tour of East Africa & Mauritius which started with Mombasa.

With time, the Tusks have embodied the function of commemorating the coming of Queen Elizabeth to Kenya since she became queen...

This is a landmark for Mombasa, Kenya. A photo on the site is a true testimony that you visited Mombasa.

Taking a photo on this site is also recommended for your historic moments in life.

Mombasa used to be an important transit port in ivory trade back in the years while ivory trade was still cherished and legal. The ivory tusks along the then main road leading to the main Port of Mombasa were thus significant as a pride of the town.

To date, the ivory tusks tower over the Moi Avenue that leads to the Port of Mombasa. The Avenue was earlier known as Nkrumah Road, named after the famous Kwameh Nkrumah. It's now named after a former President, Daniel arap Moi.

Pembe za Ndovu is a Swahili name meaning Elephant tusks. The Avenue over which the tusks tower is nowadays used to ferry dignitaries to and from the Moi International Airport due to its low traffic.

It's also one of the cleanest roads in Mombasa City. Don't miss out on your next...