Wasini Island & Kisite Snorkeling Tour with Dolphins – Full-Day Itinerary (2025)
Discover our Wasini Island & Kisite Marine Park Dolphin Snorkeling Tour—a full-day trip from Mombasa, Diani, or Ukunda to Kisite Mpunguti, the dolphin-rich Indian Ocean, and the Swahili charm of Wasini Island. Enjoy dolphin sightings, vibrant reef snorkeling, a Swahili seafood lunch, and cultural moments from pick-up to drop-off.
Full-Day Wasini Island & Kisite Snorkeling Tour Activities – From Pick-Up to Drop-Off
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Pickup & Transfer to Shimoni :
- Wasini Day Trip start with an early pick-up (around 5:30AM) from your hotel in Mombasa or (7:00 AM) from Diani by our vehicle to Shimoni Village in Kwale County.
- visitors from Mombasa, you'll use the Likoni Ferry route to Shimoni
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Sailing to Kisite Marine Park :
- On arriving at Shimoni Village, arrangement of your Marine Park entry tickets will be made with the authorities before boarding a speed boat or traditional dhow to Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park Island
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As you sail through your route to Kisite Island, you will pass bay a number of
Islands such as:
- ✅ Wasini Island which is visible from the Shimoni harbour
- ✅ Mpunguti ya Chini and Mpunguti ya Juu islands which are hidden by Wasini Island
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On your sailing adventure to Kisite Island, you'll have a chance to spot:
- ✅ Dolphins who usually swim along the boat
- ✅ Whale shark
- ✅ Sea turtles (Kasa) and other marine life
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Snorkeling & Dolphin Spotting :
- Enjoy view of marine life from the boat and swim along side dolphins
- Enjoy snorkeling (for good swimmers) at the underwater coral reefs - you will be given snorkeling gears (mask and snorkle)
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For non-snorkelers:
- ✅ You will be privileged to enjoy marine using a life jacket, life ring and accompaned by life guard if you wish to swim.
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During low tides, you will have a chance to enjoy:
- ✅ Walk at Kisite Marine Park Sandbank
- ✅ Sun bathing and all other beach activites
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Lunch & Culture at Wasini Island :
- You will enjoy spotting sea turtles, dolphins and other marine life on your way back to Wasini Island from Kisite Marine Park Island
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At Wasini Island, you will enjoy:
- ✅ Seafood lunch ( Vegetarian and non-seafood options are available.)
- ✅ Cultural Walk (Optional)
- ✅ Boardwalk at extra cost (Optional)
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Return Journey to Your Hotel :
- Enjoy boat ride to Shimoni mainland (15 minutes - 20 minutes)
- Board vehicle back to Mombasa or Diani (marks the end of Wasini Island Day Tour)
Important Note on Snorkeling Gear
For the protection of coral reefs, fins are not provided and are discouraged by the Kenya Wildlife Authority. Coral reefs are delicate and easily damaged by contact, especially when stepped on—yet they take years to grow.
Only guides may use fins for safety purposes, assisting guests during snorkeling and swimming. Thank you for helping us preserve our marine ecosystems.