Fort Jesus Mombasa Sound and Light Show 40-min Spectacle

3D projections and holograms bring Fort Jesus to life across four centuries

The Fort Jesus Sound and Light Show is a 40-minute multimedia experience in Mombasa that projects the fort's 400-year history onto its walls using 3D mapping, lasers and holograms, followed by a candlelit night tour of the site and a pyrotechnics finale. The show runs two hours total and includes snacks. A live English-speaking guide leads the experience, and children from age 1 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Fort Jesus Sound and Light Show

• Attend 40-minute multimedia show
• Experience 3D projection mapping
• Watch lasers and holograms display
• Enjoy grand finale fireworks
• Take night tour of Fort Jesus
• See fort lit with candles and lights

The experience

The show itself runs 40 minutes and moves through Fort Jesus from the 15th century to the present day, with 3D projections and laser work synchronized to tell the fort's story across its actual walls and courtyards. The production was designed by a duo of master pyrotechnicians and projection artists based in Nairobi who have worked on Hollywood productions and Disney projects. After the multimedia portion ends, you walk the fort by candlelight (over 500 candles and custom lighting set up throughout the structure), which is the only experience of its kind at any African World Heritage Site. The evening closes with a fireworks display.

The full experience takes two hours from start to finish. You'll need to be comfortable standing and moving through the fort's corridors and courtyards during both the projection show and the night tour. The site is wheelchair accessible, and infants can stay in a pram or stroller. Snacks are provided. A live guide in English walks you through the experience, and the show is suitable for all fitness levels, though it is not recommended for travelers with epilepsy due to the projection effects.

What’s included

• The experience includes the 40-minute sound and light multimedia show with 3D projections, lasers and holograms.
• the candlelit night tour of Fort Jesus with over 500 candles and custom lighting.
• a fireworks finale.
• snacks.
• and a live English-speaking guide throughout the evening.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except ThursdayDepartures at 18:30 and 20:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (21 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 94 years) · Youth (6 to 20 years) · Child (2 to 5 years) · Infant (1 year): free

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Fort Jesus Museum

Is this one for you?The two-hour evening means you stand and walk through the fort during both the projection show and the candlelit tour, so it suits anyone comfortable with moderate movement through historic corridors and courtyards. Book this if you want to see Fort Jesus after dark and experience the fort's 400-year history told through projection rather than a traditional guided walk.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 20 years); Child (2 to 5 years); Infant (1 year): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

How long is the actual sound and light show at Fort Jesus?

The multimedia show itself runs 40 minutes and takes you through Fort Jesus history from the 15th century to today using 3D projection mapping, lasers and holograms projected onto the fort's walls and structures.

What happens after the sound and light show ends?

After the 40-minute multimedia show, you walk through Fort Jesus lit by over 500 candles and custom lighting, creating a separate candlelit night tour experience that is unique to this site in Africa.

Does the show include fireworks?

Yes, the evening ends with a pyrotechnics finale after the candlelit fort tour, creating the grand finale of the experience.

Is there a guide, and what language does the show use?

A live guide in English leads the experience and walks you through both the sound and light show and the candlelit night tour of Fort Jesus.

What should I know about the projection effects during the show?

The show uses 3D projection mapping and lasers, so it is not recommended for travelers with epilepsy. The experience is otherwise suitable for all fitness levels.