Every day thousands of people from outlying villages flock to Mombasa. Some come to work in the city, and the rest come to buy, trade or barter vegetables animals and crafts, but all have to cross the harbour, and they can only do this by ferry.

Most sailors around the world would tell you that their first impression of Kenya was the Bamburi Cement Factory by the side of the ferry. Mombasa has long been an important port for freight into East Africa, and has kept its charm as a picturesque harbour.

At peak times up to 3 ferries ply across the harbour taking cars, bicycles and foot passengers back and forth.

Transport for the general population still relies heavily on basic manpower to deliver goods from the villages to town.

Owned by the government, cars and lorries have to pay a toll. Foot passengers go free of charge.