Snorkeling in Wasini: Dolphins, cave and Swahili lunch

Snorkel alongside dolphins, then walk through a cave where history lives in the stone

A full-day snorkeling trip from Diani Beach to Wasini combines three separate experiences: a boat ride to watch dolphins in open water, entry to the Historical Shimoni Slave Cave, and a village walk, all ending with a Swahili lunch on the coast. An English-speaking guide leads the group. Transport from your hotel, the boat (Arabic dhow or fiber boat), snorkeling equipment and marine park fees are included. The day runs eight hours and suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Dolphin watching and local exploration

• Visit Historical Shimoni Slave cave
• Watch dolphins in the water
• Snorkel and swim with dolphins
• Walk through local village
• Enjoy Swahili coastal meal
• Return to hotel

The experience

The morning starts with hotel pickup and a drive to the Wasini coast, where you board either a traditional Arabic dhow or a fiber boat for the water. The boat carries you out to where dolphins move through the shallows, the operator calls their movements "magical", and you enter the water with snorkeling gear to watch them. The marine park fees that let you be there are built into the price, as is all the equipment you need.

After the water, the boat returns to shore for a visit to the Historical Shimoni Slave Cave, a site that anchors the region's past. A village walk follows, letting you move through the settlement on foot. The day closes with a Swahili meal eaten at the coast, the kind of food that grounds a trip in place. An English-speaking guide stays with the group throughout, and when the activities finish, transport takes you back to your hotel.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return transport.
• boat passage on an Arabic dhow or fiber boat.
• snorkeling equipment for the water.
• marine park entry fees.
• a village walk on shore.
• a Swahili lunch at the coast.
• an English-speaking guide for the full day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (13 to 80 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 21 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by MARL KENIA REISEN SAFARIS

Is this one for you?Book this trip if you want to snorkel with dolphins as the centerpiece of your day and are comfortable spending eight hours moving between water, a historical site and a village walk. The fixed itinerary means all three stops fit into one outing, which works well for travelers staying near Diani Beach who don't want to arrange separate activities.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): 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. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly happens when we get in the water to snorkel with the dolphins?

You enter the water wearing snorkeling gear while the boat is anchored in the shallows where dolphins are moving. The guide is with the group, and you watch and swim alongside them in their natural habitat. The snorkeling equipment is provided.

Is the Shimoni Cave visit included in the price, or do I pay extra?

The cave visit is part of the day's itinerary, but the entrance fee applies only if you choose to go inside and time allows. That fee is separate from the tour price.

How long does the snorkeling part last, and how much time is spent in the water?

The full day runs eight hours from pickup to drop-off. Snorkeling and swimming with the dolphins is the main water activity, though the exact duration depends on dolphin sightings and sea conditions on the day you go.

What kind of boat will we be on?

You'll travel on either a traditional Arabic dhow or a fiber boat, depending on the day's conditions and availability. Both are used for this route.

Does the price include lunch, and what kind of food is it?

Yes, lunch is included. It's a Swahili meal eaten at the coast, made from local ingredients and recipes of the region.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the starting point, or is transport included?

Hotel pickup from Diani Beach is included in the price. The guide will collect you in the morning and return you to your hotel when the day ends.