The 11 Best Snorkelling Trips in Kenya

1.PILLI PIPA DHOW, the genuine product, snorkeling tour to Kisite Marine Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 217 reviews · from $130Our pick

Travel from your South Coast hotel to Shimoni, then sail by traditional dhow to Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park. You will snorkel at two reef sites, look for dolphins and turtles, and enjoy a Swahili seafood buffet on Wasini Island. Equipment, guides, park fees, drinks, and hotel transfers are included.

“Let me start by saying this: I am not an easygoing or easy to please person. I like to get something in return for my money. This trip was perfect. 1 - pick up on time, with small souvenir from agency; 2 - van to Pilli Pipa OK; 3 - no delays, after arriviRead more”

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2.Full-Day Special Wasini Island Tour with Snorkeling and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 184 reviews · from $126

Set out from Diani at 6:30 a.m. for Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park, with two snorkeling sessions, a possible dolphin sighting, onboard breakfast, a sandbar stop, Wasini Island lunch, Coral Garden, and the Slave Caves. Small boats carry 6 to 12 people, with equipment, drinks, and underwater footage included.

“The pickup and dropoff were great. Kevin was a really cool driver. Snorkel and underwater footage also really good and the best part of the trip. The food was not great as it was really cold, also not enough coffee and beers for lunch were warm. The staff was really friendly.”

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3.Full Day Dolphin Watching with Snorkeling in Wasini

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $113Top rated

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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4.Kisite Marine Park Private Boat Snorkeling with breakfast & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $161

Travel by private dhow from Shimoni to Kisite Marine Park for dolphin watching, snorkeling, breakfast, and underwater photos. After a seafood lunch on Wasini Island, visit a coral garden, fishing village, and Shimoni Slave Caves. Hotel or port pickup, equipment, drinks, and entry fees are included.

“We had an amazing adventure! The entire day as planned and arranged seamlessly. Beautiful coral reef, lots of fish, dolphins, amazing food, and site seeing. We loved our guide and boat captain. Highly recommend!”

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5.Kisite Marine Park Dhow & Snorkeling with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 1 day · from $135

Travel by minibus from Diani, Tiwi, or Msambweni to Shimoni, then sail by traditional dhow to Kisite Marine Park. You’ll snorkel at two sites with marine escorts, watch for dolphins and turtles, and eat fish, crab, or alternatives at a cliff-top restaurant on Wasini Island.

“Excellent experience from start to finish, even in the rain. Saw dolphins and had two rewarding snorkelling sessions, supported by a very knowledgeable guide. Lunch was superb. Would certainly love to go again”

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6.Snorkeling and Swimming at African Pool in Tiwi Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · 3 hours · from $35Best value

Meet Sudi’s team at Kongo Mosque in Diani, cross the Kongo River to Tiwi, and explore coral caves and the Africa-shaped pool by reef walk, sea route, or motorbike. Snorkeling, cliff jumps, photos, and Swahili snacks make this a lively three-hour outing.

“Let me start by saying that Sudi the event organiser is a wonderful host who goes above and beyond for his customers .His associate Khanifa took very good care of my friends and I .We were treated to exotic sights of sea life,crystal clear water of the African pool,breathtaking underwater cave dubbed Australia,exciting snorkelling experience, and exhilarating dives off cave ledges into the water.I must say I am not a very confident swimmer but despite this Khanifa made sure I had the full experience including the snorkelling which caused me a bit of panic first but quickly faded as Khanifa was right by my side the whole time. He made…”

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

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

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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8.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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9.Blue Safari: Snorkeling at Watamu Marine Park & Seafood

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 7 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $110

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring Watamu Marine Park by glass-bottom boat, snorkeling, watching for dolphins, and eating grilled seafood on an island. Hotel pickup, equipment, park fees, lunch, water, and a soft drink are included. English and Italian guides are available.

“Piacevole giornata. Siamo saliti in barca e la prima fermata è stata per lo snorkeling. Purtroppo il punto in cui l'abbiamo fatto era pieno di gente (raduno di diverse barche) e questo impediva di nuotare liberamente. Poi ci siamo spostati per il pranzo, cucinato molto bene. Per il ritorno hanno provveduto con delle macchine, il che è un peccato dato che avevo pagato per una giornata in barca. Credo che il prezzo sia un pò eccessivo per il servizio offerto.”

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10.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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11.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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