Kisite Marine Park Snorkeling: Dolphins & Coral Reefs

The Marine Park is the second most famous in the world after Australia's.

A full-day private boat snorkeling excursion at Kisite Mpungute Marine Park, departing from Shimoni with a live English-speaking guide. You'll search for dolphins on the sail out, snorkel among 30 kilometers of coral reefs and marine life, visit Wasini Island's fishing village and coral gardens, and explore the Shimoni Slave Caves on the return. Breakfast is served on board. Lunch (seafood or vegetarian) is at a restaurant on the island. Scuba diving is available for an extra fee. Hotel pickup is included from your chosen location in the Mombasa area.

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel or residence and a 100-kilometer drive south along the Mombasa–Lunga Lunga highway to Shimoni Jetty, arriving around 8:30 am. From there you board a private boat and sail for about an hour while searching for dolphins in open water. The boat then heads to Kisite Mpungute Marine Park, where you enter the water to snorkel among turtles, coral reefs and dozens of fish species across 30 kilometers of protected seabed. Snorkeling equipment is provided on board, and the guide offers underwater photography and videography services.

After snorkeling, the boat sails to Wasini Island, where lunch (fresh seafood and Swahili dishes, or a vegetarian option), is served at a restaurant. You then walk through the fishing village and coral gardens with your guide, who explains the history and daily life of the Swahili people. Tropical fruits and mineral water are included throughout the day.

The return journey includes a stop at the Shimoni Slave Caves, where enslaved people were held before being transported to Arabia. The guide provides historical context at each site. You're back at your hotel by late afternoon. Scuba diving can be added at checkout for an extra cost if you want to go deeper than snorkeling allows.

What’s included

• Pickup from your hotel or residence in the Mombasa area.
• 100-kilometer drive to Shimoni Jetty.
• private boat for the full day.
• dolphin spotting on the sail out.
• snorkeling equipment.
• entry to Kisite Mpungute Marine Park, coral gardens and Shimoni Slave Caves.
• local Swahili breakfast on board.
• seafood or vegetarian lunch on Wasini Island.
• tropical fruits and mineral water.
• live English-speaking guide throughout.
• underwater photography and videography services.

Options for this experience

5 options

Pickup from Tiwi and DianiGuide in English · 07:00Pickup and drop-off from Tiwi and Diani: all-round private transportation from any hotel or residence on Tiwi and Diani beach is provided. Pickup is included.

Private pickup from MombasaGuide in English · 05:30Pickup and drop-off from Mombasa: all-round transportation from any hotel or residence in the Mombasa and Nyali area is provided. Pickup is included.

Pickup from KilifiGuide in English · 04:30Pickup and drop-off from Kilifi: all-round private transportation between the Kilifi area and Wasini, and back to Kilifi, is provided. Pickup is included.

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Pickup from Kikambala and VipingoGuide in English · 05:00Pickup and drop-off in Vipingo and Kikambala: all-round private transportation from the Kikambala and Vipingo area to Kisite Marine Park and back is provided. Pickup is included.

Pickup from Shanzu and MtwapaGuide in English · 05:00Pickup and drop-off from Shanzu and Mtwapa: all-round private transportation from the Kikambala and Vipingo area to Kisite Marine Park and back is provided. Pickup is included.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 04:30, 05:00, 05:30 and 07:00

AgesAdult (7 to 90 years) · Under 7: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by AFRICAN NATIVES TOURS & TRANSFERS

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a full-day private experience with multiple stops and cultural context: the guide's explanations of Swahili history and the slave caves add depth beyond the snorkeling itself. If you prefer a shorter outing focused only on the reef, a half-day snorkeling trip would be a better fit.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How far is Shimoni Jetty from Mombasa, and how long is the drive?

Shimoni is 100 kilometers south of Mombasa along the Mombasa–Lunga Lunga highway, and the drive takes roughly two hours, with arrival around 8:30 am.

What will I see when snorkeling at Kisite Marine Park?

Kisite Mpungute Marine Park spans 30 kilometers and is home to turtles, marine tortoises, bear reefs, coral reefs and many species of marine fish. The park is the second most famous marine park in the world after Australia's.

What meals are included, and are there vegetarian options?

A local Swahili breakfast is served on board in the morning, and lunch (fresh seafood and Swahili dishes) is served at a restaurant on Wasini Island. Vegetarian options are available for lunch, and tropical fruits and mineral water are provided throughout the day.

What is the Shimoni Slave Caves stop about?

The Shimoni Slave Caves are a historical site where enslaved people were held before being shipped to Arabia. Your guide explains the history during the visit on the return journey.

Can I add scuba diving to this snorkeling trip?

Yes, scuba diving is optional and can be added at checkout for an extra cost of 59 EUR per person, payable on arrival.

Which pickup locations are available?

Hotel pickup is included from five locations in the Mombasa area: Tiwi & Diani, Shanzu and Mtwapa, Mombasa city, Kilifi, or Kikambala & Vipingo. You choose your pickup point at checkout.