The 15 Best Wasini Island & Kisite Marine Park Trips

1.Dhow Adventure to Wasini Island & Kisite Marine Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 337 reviews · 9 hours · from $128Our pick

Set out from Diani in a spacious traditional dhow with breakfast, snorkeling gear, safety support, and free underwater photos. Look for dolphins and turtles at Kisite Marine Park, eat Swahili seafood on Wasini Island, and visit coral gardens and the historic slave caves.

“Pick up from the hotel was punctual that made it easy for us to reach the boat. Crew onboard has very good vibes and they work hard to make everyone happy 😁 snorkeling stop was also amazing 🐠 and also we saw dolphins 🐬 surely an activity to do during your stay in Diani! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️”

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

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

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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3.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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4.Kisite Park Private Cruise with Breakfast and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 181 reviews · 8 hours · from $163

Spend eight hours on a private coastal outing from Mombasa or Diani. Cruise for dolphins, snorkel Kisite Marine Park, relax on a sandbank, eat Swahili seafood, walk through Wasini village, and visit Shimoni Slave Caves. Guides such as Francis, Jimmy, Eric, and Ali are praised for careful water support.

“Our day out to Wasini island and Shimona caves was stunning. Our driver Jimmy picked us up and dropped us back at our accommodation, so all was smooth and easy. The team were knowledgeable and friendly. Snorkelling on the reef was amazing, Francis took time to show us special sights like octopus in the coral. White sand beach in the middle of the sea. Fantastic meal on Wasini Island. Tour of the caves included a local guide who told us the history - a hard listen but a good thing to know about. We felt really safe and well looked after all day, and saw some amazing sights. Highly recommended!”

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5.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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6.Wasini Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · from $125

From Diani Beach, Coral Spirit takes you to Shimoni for a traditional dhow cruise, dolphin spotting, and guided snorkeling at Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park. Guides such as Judy, Juma, Jay, and Julius help beginners, while lunch, drinks, equipment, park fees, and the Slave Caves visit are included.

“We took a trip to the Island and crossed over with a boat to the mainland. Seeing the dolphins was an absolutely amazing experience. The locals we encountered were very friendly as we took a walk along the trails where we saw some nice historical views. We also had a local swahili lunch that entailed a variety of seafood which was the highlight of the day!”

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7.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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8.Kisite Mpunguti Day Trip. A day of Oceanic Wonders

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $110

Travel from Diani Beach to Shimoni, visit the historic Slave Caves, then take a boat to Kisite Marine Park for snorkeling, reef scenery, and possible dolphin or turtle sightings. Lunch follows on Wasini Island. Transfers, park fees, gear, fruit, and water are included.

“The tour start 5.30 in the morning.driving time 2.5 hours.after we were been taken miles away for snorkeling.could not see any mirine life as very deep.i was swimming wearing life vest, current very strong ,2 minutes and I sale away from the boat Read more”

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9.Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park and Wasini Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 32 reviews · 8 hours · from $135

Travel from Mombasa or Diani to Shimoni, then sail by dhow to spot dolphins, snorkel at Kisite Marine Park, eat seafood on Wasini Island, walk through the village, and visit Shimoni Slave Caves. Multilingual guides are available, including French, German, Italian, and Tagalog.

“Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed your visit and look forward to hosting you again with Kisite Discovery Safaris.”

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10.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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11.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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12.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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13.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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14.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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15.1 day wasini island ( Kisite Marine park)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $160

From Diani Beach, Dicky or Dickson of KT & Safaris takes you toward Wasini Island for a dolphin search, snorkeling in Kisite Marine Park, and lunch on a secluded beach. The private format, hotel pickup, and flexible guide support are useful, but the early start and long road journey require planning.

“I had an amazing day experience at Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park. Dicky was exceptional in all aspects; pick up on time, great knowledge on the history of the city which he shared as he drove us to Kisite.”

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