Bombolulu Workshops

Bombolulu Workshop

History

The Bombolulu Workshops are located in Mombasa along the north coast founded in 1969. This is a project of the Association for the Physically Disabled in Kenya (APDK). It is one of the most important tourist attractions which consists of a cultural centre with eight traditional homesteads.

It is located about 8 kilometers from Mombasa Town and about 4 kilometers from Nakumatt Nyali along Mombasa Malindi highway. The workshop opens Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 12:45 pm to 5:00 pm. After the tour in the workshop there is a cultural centre with showrooms and Swahili food in the Ziga Restaurant. In addition, there is also entertainment for guests with traditional songs throughout the day.

Bombolulu Workshops was established to empower people with disability socially and economically to enable them realize their full potential in their lives.

Bombolulu Curio Workshop Prices

Entrance fees where applicable
Participate in traditional dances
Lunch
Professional tour guide/guide fees
Watch the physically disabled at work
Pick up and drop off at your respective hotel
Safari transport in a custom designed mini-van with a pop-up roof

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