8 Dolphin Watching Tours in Kenya Worth the Drive

1.Full Day Dolphin Watching with Snorkeling in Wasini

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $113Our pick

Spend 7 to 8 hours with guides Omar and Hussein exploring Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park, watching for dolphins, snorkeling, visiting Mkwiro Village, eating Swahili food, and touring the Shimoni Slave Caves. Pickup, park fees, equipment, and lunch are included.

“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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2.Wasini Island: Dolphin Spotting & Snorkel at Kisite Mpunguti

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 42 reviews · 9 hours · from $130

Spend nine hours sailing from Mombasa or nearby beaches to Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park and Wasini Island. An English-speaking guide, such as Ali, leads the day with dolphin spotting, snorkeling, seafood lunch, a village walk, and optional visits to the Mangrove Boardwalk or Shimoni slave caves.

“The activity was 2/5. We unfortunately didn’t see dolphins, but that’s okay. The snorkelling felt rushed so you didn’t get much time to enjoy and see what was out there. The restaurant they chose was also not good. It was unfortunately not worth the money.”

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3.Dolphin Watch & Snorkeling at Kisite Marine Park & Wasini Island

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 11 reviews · from $100Best value

Spend about nine hours traveling from Mombasa to Kisite Marine Park and Wasini Island by private vehicle and dhow. Snorkel among tropical fish, look for dolphins and whales, eat a local seafood lunch, and add a village walk, mangrove boardwalk, coral garden, or Shimoni slave cave visit.

“This tour was planned with good intentions but the actual follow through was lacking. There were multiple activities listed in the description that we did not have time for and we still managed to get done an hour later than scheduled. There was little explanation of Read more”

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4.Wasini Dolphin Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $110

From Diani Beach, you’ll visit the Shimoni Caves, cruise by Arabic dhow or fiber boat, watch dolphins near Wasini Island, snorkel in the marine park, eat a Kenyan lunch, and walk through the island village. Reuben and Ali are named guides associated with the experience.

“This was a very exciting trip. After arranging the trvel details on phone with Reuben, I told my family we have a surprise trip. I was not dissapointed! The highlight was the dolphins at Wasini, very exciting”

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5.Wasini Dolphin Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 8 reviews · from $130

Set out before sunrise from Mombasa for a full-day marine outing. You’ll drive to Shimoni, check in with Kenya Wildlife Services, watch for dolphins by boat, snorkel in Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park, eat lunch, and visit Wasini Island. Groups are limited to eight people.

“I visited Fort Jesus museum a fort tower that was built by Portugees. It was then captured by the omans to safeguard their colony from Zanzibar. later the Portuguese seized it and the fort was made stronger thus able to stand till today. Fort Read more”

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6.Wasini Island Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 3 reviews · 1 month · from $127

Join an English-speaking guide for a full-day trip from Diani to Wasini Island. Cruise by Arabic dhow, look for dolphins, snorkel among tropical fish and turtles, eat seafood, walk through Wasini Village, and visit the Shimoni Slave Caves. Pickup, boat fees, meals, and marine entry are included.

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7.Snorkeling, Dolphin watching, seafood lunch.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 1 day · from $100

Travel from Mombasa or Diani to Shimoni, sail by dhow or fiber boat toward Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park, watch for dolphins, snorkel for about an hour, then eat seafood on Wasini Island. English guide Chico may add plenty of humor. Fins, drinks, and extra seafood cost more.

“Parti en véhicule de Mombasa, on est arrivé à 10h au débarcadère. Pour le snorkling il faut louer des palmes en supplément et acheter des bouteilles d’eau en verre le plastique est interdit. Sur une embarcation en bois bien pleine en a navigué quelques heures avec un arrêt d’une heure pour le Snorkling. On peut observer les dauphins depuis le bateau uniquement. on a terminé par un bon repas de poisson , les fruits de mer sont en supplément et les boissons. J’ai surtout apprécié la gentillesse et l’humour de Chico pendant tout le voyage il est très très drôle 😂 Bonne expérience dans l’ensemble”

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8.Wasini Dolphin Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 3 reviews · 12 hours · from $115

Travel from Mombasa or Diani to Shimoni for a dhow ride, dolphin watching, snorkeling at Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park, and lunch on Wasini Island. The tour includes transport, park fees, equipment, and an English-speaking guide, but dolphin sightings and the exact seafood menu are not guaranteed.

“Amazing! Great guides! Fantastic diving along the corals Guides who was very concerned about our wellbeing So heighly recommend. 5 stars or more if possible from us”

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