Wasini Dolphin Watching Tour: Full day with Snorkeling in Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park

Embark on a full-day dolphin watching tour in Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park. Snorkel in the coral reefs, spot dolphins, turtles, whale sharks, and humpback whales, and enjoy a delicious Swahili lunch on Wasini Island. Book now!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park and Reserve - Our accredited chauffeur will collect you from your accommodation at the break of dawn. En route, you’ll witness the scenic coastal estates and lush palm groves. Upon reaching our destination at approximately 08:00 am, you’ll embark on a vessel to navigate the Wasini Channel. The day is reserved for unwinding and taking in the vibrant, picturesque surroundings. Activities include snorkeling within the Kisite-Mpunguti marine sanctuary to observe dolphins and potentially turtles. While dolphin sightings are not guaranteed due to the vastness of the open sea (with a 95% likelihood), it remains a highlight. Savor a delectable Swahili luncheon followed by an enlightening tour of the Wasini and Shimoni fishing hamlets.

  • Shimoni - Post-snorkeling at the marine reserve, we proceed to this hamlet to sample the exquisite Swahili cuisine. Relish the genuine essence of Swahili dishes in our traditional setting. Our bespoke Swahili culinary experience transports you through the coastal belt of East Africa, blending aromatic spices and pristine produce to forge an array of exquisite flavors.

  • Slave Caves - A locally managed heritage site dedicated to the history of slavery. We will delve into the narrative of the slave trade and its cessation, following our return to Shimoni.

What's Included
  • Shimoni slave caves entry fees
  • All snorkeling equipment and professional marine guides and diving instructors
  • Pick up and drop off from your Mombasa, Diani Beach, or Tiwi hotel
  • National park fees
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Sea food platter(ksh4000) and drinks (ksh.300) at the restaurant
  • Beach towel, sunscreen,water friendly shoes,swim suit and hat (please carry yours if possible)
  • Use of SCUBA equipment
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

A licensed professional driver will pick you at your hotel for transfer to Shimoni fishing village, where you board a fibre boat or a dhow for the trip to the famous Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park.

Get to enjoy the Kenyan tea, and morning snacks on the boat, watching for dolphins, turtles, whale sharks, and humpback whales during the crossing. Snorkeling equipment is provided which are in very good condition, as well as life jackets and in-the-water help from our professional snorkeling guides, if everyone desire to,Two snorkeling stops give you time to take in the remarkable wildlife that thrives on the coral reefs here, with large shoals of fish, moray eels, stingrays, and more.

Following your time in the water, head to Wasini Island/Shimoni mainland for a swahili lunch of freshly caught crab and fish/chicken . After lunch, a small village walk with our amazing staffs before a driver meets you for transfer to your hotel.The pickup and drop off for our geusts is very easy.

  • Ask for Special arrangements to pick up from north Coast hotels
  • If the experience is cancelled due to poor weather,you’ll be offered a different date/full refund(requires good weather)
  • Fun dives available for non-certified divers-additional charges.
  • For divers who wish to participate in a certified dived, should come with an evidence of dive certification
Location
Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park and Reserve
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Shiftythepirate
Oct 1, 2024
Marvelous sealife, Local heart - The local team that led this tour was wonderful. The main guide Omar was very friendly and knowledgeable, clearly cares about the ocean and local people. Ali was our dolphin spotter and also shared his village with us, giving us an inside look at local life. They pulled out all the stops for us to see dolphins, taking us almost all the way to Tanzania! We saw a school of them, including a baby! It was magical. We then returned to the marine park, which was beautiful and filled with absolutely stunning fish and corals. My mask kept leaking, but Omar was very helpful to make sure all my equipment worked and I was comfortable. For unsure swimmers, I would recommend wearing a lifevest, as we only had two floating rings and this was not enough for multiple people to rest on. We ended with a village visit on Wasini island, followed by local food for lunch. A great day with a great team
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813jamiek
Sep 27, 2024
Amazing day out with Safe Adventure Safaris - Amazing day with Safe Adventure Safaris. Omar and the team were so friendly and knowledgeable. We loved our day out with them, the snorkeling was unreal, saw a few dolphins too and a great local lunch. Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Valeriemoniques
Sep 19, 2024
Asante Sana! - I would like to thank Omar for the wonderful day! A really great soul. So is his crew. Both above and below water I was accompanied great throughout. Luck was on our side and we even saw dolphins. Omar also tried to bring his piece of home on Wasini a little closer. I wish that as many good souls book this tour and enjoy the excursion and people who cannot be grateful just stay in their hotel complexes. Asante Sana! Thanks for everything. Also for the delicious food. Valerie keeps her fingers crossed that all open wishes for the future and plans will come true. Warmest greetings now back from Germany
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Ivan_r
Sep 14, 2024
Awesome Experience and picking a local company! - Hussein was our guide with Omar coordinating everything. I cannot express how awesome this experience was. Hussein really was such an amazing guide making us feel comfortable and showing us all the awesome fishes. I am honestly terrified of the ocean and I cannot express how comfortable and well I was treated. The food was also yummy as well. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND especially since this is a company that was created by Hussein and Omar who are locals! They know the ropes and you're truly helping out the local economy and two local entrepreneurs. When I come back here I will make sure to bring my friends with me and pick this tour again. Highly recommended!
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Sightseer483281
Aug 27, 2024
A Day At Sea - We had an amazing day watching dolphins, snorkelling and learning the history of the area. Omar and Ali are great guides, and made sure everyone knew what to expect. The food was tasty.
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Sightseer30339138035
Aug 26, 2024
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Locally owned. Please support them ! - I HIGHLY RECOMMEND anyone who wants a swell time to book with Omar and his team. They got in contact with me days prior to the tour to give me all the information. On the morning on the tour the driver picked me up at my hotel ON TIME. Nice conversation on the history of Tiwi and Diani ! The tour is soo nice. We got to see several dolphins :) I got to snorkel and see a variety of fish and octopus star fish :) The lunch was simple yet DELICIOUS ! A big plus is that the company is one of the few, if not the only one that is own by locals. Please support them.
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Z7733wnpablol
Aug 12, 2024
A wonderful day - Well, first of all, I would like to give a very positive rating to our experience with Omar. The trip was wonderful, he was very attentive and took the time we needed to observe dolphins and dive. As we went as a family, he gave us the help we needed. It is a very pleasant experience that I would definitely repeat with them. The boat, the diving equipment, everything in very good condition.
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P7387jichristinaw
Jul 15, 2024
Perfect snorkelingday!!! - Thank you guys for a great snorkeling trip! The organisation of the day was perfect, driver on time, tourguides so friendly, funny and patient! The snorkeling spots were beautiful and the hole day was great!!!!
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Douglas_m
May 12, 2024
A memorable day of diving, dolphins and delightful company. - Omar from Safe Adventures Safaris was a fun and organized host. A resident of the area, he has intimate knowledge of the environment and loves the ocean. Douw trip was great, snorkeling fantastic, and swimming with dolphins a memorable experience. We'll worthwhile!
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Gianlucab585
May 6, 2024
Stunning marine safari - Beautiful experience, we visited wasini island with Omar. There is little to say about the island apart from that it is a magnificent place, with an enchanting sea, a wonderful coral reef for snorkelling, during the boat ride you have the chance to see dolphins and sea turtles, at the end of the morning we have lunch in a restaurant by the sea with very fresh fish and finally in the early afternoon we go to Shimoni to see the slave caves, where the Arabs kept the slaves tied waiting to reach the right number and then take them to Zanzibar illegally to sell them. A magnificent day, but now I want to say a few words for Omar and his partner, they are two very good guys, inhabitants of the island of Wasini, who employ all local people and share their wealth in the place where they were born, I wonder why rely on foreign companies that exploit the places and keep everything for themselves when you can rely on local people, respectful of the places, who know them perfectly and love them? We talked with them about many things, from politics, to religion, to the situation in Kenya, it was truly an enriching experience. There were not only Western tourists but also many local tourists and this is nice, two guys from Ghana who are marine researchers were with us and we talked about many things with them, who knows, maybe one day we will go to visit Ghana thanks to their advice. At the end of the trip we stopped in a typical place in their village to watch some football on TV with the locals. How beautiful, a true Kenyan experience!
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