Wasini Dolphin Watching Tour: Full day with Snorkeling in Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park
4.9
50 Ratings
Shimoni
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
  • All snorkeling equipment with professional marine guides and diving instructors
  • Complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off from Mombasa, Diani Beach, or Tiwi
  • Included national park fees
  • Lunch provided
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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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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S1170ukeg
Mar 14, 2024
Boat trip and snorkelling to Wasini and Kisite marine park - This was a fantastic excursion. A huge thank you to Mohamed, who picked me up from my accommodation; Omar that was fantastic leading the tour, giving information, and making sure everyone felt safe; and the crew that looked after the boat. I went on the boat trip solo and felt super secure. We joined up with a few other groups for the trip so I met other travellers and spent time with the whole team. We saw dolphins, sea turtles and enormous fishes, the lunch was brilliant, and overall the day was among my favourite of my Kenya trip. I will recommend Omar’s company to all my friends! Thanks again Omar!
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N3520pbalexc
Mar 13, 2024
Quality time - Thanks to Safe Adventure we had ocassion to see beautiful nature area of Kisite Marine Park. Trip was very well organised with all the things planned. We saw groups of dolphins and turtles swimming next to us, underwater life around the reef, many interesting fish and octopuses as well. The crew was very helpful for people who don’t swim so well, taking care about their satisfaction and safety. More over they were very nice and friendly with wide knowlegde about the area and animals living in the park’s water. They provided us all we needed: safe transport, snorkling equipement, water and fresh fruits on board. Views on the sandbar were breathtaking and unforgettable. We enjoyed this trip very much and for sure we will arrange some more with this company next time in Kenya. No matter if you are a good swimmer or not, with Safe Adventure you will be in good hands. Thank you once again guys, best wishes and see you next time. 10/10
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Miyagisini
Mar 9, 2024
Best trip in kenya - best trip I did in Kenya! We saw dolphins, snorkeled and had a super delicious meal with a view of the sea. the tour leader Salim, really made the effort to take beautiful photos and videos for us while snorkeling. Definitely recommended for everyone.
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Robert_s
Feb 10, 2024
Absolute must - This was my second time going out with these guys. I don’t think I would ever want to go with another group. It gets better every time. From dolphins to lively coral and sea life. I can’t say enough about how enjoyable it is. The host are very friendly and accommodating. It’s a must go every I’m in kenya
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907henrikb
Jan 27, 2024
Definitely recommended! - Super well organised, the dolphins were swimming right next to us, it was a fun and amazing experience to swim in this beautiful ocean.
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Rheas174
Jan 22, 2024
Awesome day on the boat - Cannot recommend Omar and his crew enough. We were a group of 15 and they took really good care of us and made sure we all had fun. Even when I had to leave the activities early due to a bad bout of sea sickness, Omar went to great lengths to make sure I was comfortable and also arranged transport back to my hotel. Thanks again Omar!
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Tracey_m
Jan 11, 2024
Fabulous Day Out - Totally recommend we had a great trip on the boat snorkelling, dolphin watching and the staff were awesome they made it so much fun.
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Sara_s
Feb 17, 2024
It’s an ok experience, I wouldn’t pay that price again - We saw dolphins, so the experience was nice. The lunch was also good. They provided fruit in the boat after snorkeling, which was very refreshing. However, what we experience was not really what we were expecting.
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