Wasini Island Tour: Dolphin Spotting & Snorkel at Kisite Mpunguti
Board an exclusive private boat and sail for about one hour searching for dolphins, before snorkeling in the Kisite Marine National Park. Kisite Marine National Park is the second most famous marine park in the world, after the Australian Marine Park. Explore 30 kilometers of turtles, marine tortoise, bear reefs, coral reefs, and different types of marine fishes. Next, sail to Wasini Island where your lunch of seafood and Swahili dishes will be served. After lunch, you’ll have the option to do a guided tour of the Wasini Island and experience the local Swahili culture, visiting the beautiful coral garden, mangrove forest, and fishing village to learn more about the Swahili people and their history. Your local guide will give you an in-depth explanation and background throughout the tour.
Once you are done with the island tour, board the boat and back to the mainland where you will take a guided tour of the Shimoni Slave Caves. Then, start the journey back to your accommodation.
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Wasini Island Tour: Dolphin Spotting & Snorkel at Kisite Mpunguti
Pickup included
What's included in Wasini Island Tour: Dolphin Spotting & Snorkel at Kisite Mpunguti
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Diani Beach
Morning Pick-up: The day begins with a private pick-up from your accommodation in Pongwe/Kidimu. The exact pick-up time will be communicated based on your location, mostly between 6:30 am to 7:30 am.
Shimoni
Drive to Shimoni: Enjoy a scenic drive south towards Shimoni, a coastal village near Wasini Island. The journey takes approximately 1-2 hours, passing through charming landscapes and potentially a large sugar plantation. You might have a short stop to learn about the plantation and enjoy some local snacks.
Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park and Reserve
Snorkeling and Dolphin Watching: Spend approximately 3 hours snorkeling in the Kisite Marine Park. Enjoy the underwater world, spotting various fish, and possibly sea turtles, depending on the season. If you're lucky, you might even encounter dolphins playing in their natural habitat.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Entrance fee
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Breakfast
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
At the hotel the driver will ask for you at the hotel lobby. At the port and airport the driver will hold a name sign for easy reach out. Additional Notes: We offer different boat options, including traditional dhows or speed boats. Snorkeling equipment is usually included in the tour package. You can customize the tour to include diving or other activities, subject to availability and operator options. Consider bringing sunscreen, a hat, swimwear, and comfortable walking shoes.
