Wasini Island Dolphin Safari and Snorkeling
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Swim with Dolphins at Wasini the. #HomeoftheDolphins

Experience the coastal spirit with this road trip package to and from Mombasa City to Wasini Island. Sample Rich and exotic local culture while visiting Wasini village, the Coral Garden and Shimoni’s Slave Cave. Enjoy tropical seafood lunch at Wasini Island. Pick up at your hotel in Diani and drive to the historical small fishing village of Shimoni at the South Coast. #HomeoftheDolphins
Unspoiled, beautiful and sun kissed, the Kisite Marine Park was established to protect the scenic islands and special habitats of a wide range of endemic marine animals and breeding migratory birds.
It lies in the coral gardens south of Wasini Island and encompasses three small coral rag forest islands, each with considerable areas of fringing reef. Kisite is one of the most rewarding snorkeling locations at the coast. Visitors can also enjoy bird watching, diving and of course, sunbathing. #TheAlmasiExperience
Unspoiled, beautiful and sun kissed, the Kisite Marine Park was established to protect the scenic islands and special habitats of a wide range of endemic marine animals and breeding migratory birds.
It lies in the coral gardens south of Wasini Island and encompasses three small coral rag forest islands, each with considerable areas of fringing reef. Kisite is one of the most rewarding snorkeling locations at the coast. Visitors can also enjoy bird watching, diving and of course, sunbathing. #TheAlmasiExperience
Sample Rich and exotic local culture while visiting Wasini village, the Coral Garden and Shimoni’s Slave Cave. Enjoy tropical seafood lunch at Wasini Island. Pick up at your hotel in Diani and drive to the historical small fishing village of Shimoni at the South Coast. On the way, you will have the opportunity to see rural villages, tall palm trees and lush greenery. Tourist attractions Include Snorkeling in Kisite Marine Park to Spot Dolphins, Take time looking at Marine-Life from a Glass-Bottomed Boat, Enjoy an excellent Seafood Lunch, Take a Historical Tour around Wasini Fishing Village and the Shimoni Slave Caves where slaves were “stored” before being Shipped off to Arabia in the Early 18th Century.
- Dolphin Spotting: Embark on a dhow boat cruise to search for dolphins in their natural habitat.
- Snorkeling in Kisite Mpunguti Marine National Park: Experience the vibrant underwater world with diverse marine life and coral formations.
- Seafood Lunch: Enjoy a delicious seafood lunch featuring fresh local catches, prepared with local spices.
- Wasini Village Walk: Explore the charming Wasini village, learn about the local culture, and perhaps visit a local school.
- Shimoni Slave Caves: Immerse yourself in history with an optional tour of the Shimoni slave caves, learning about the dark history of the slave trade.
- Mangrove Boardwalk & Coral Gardens: Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Mangrove Boardwalk and Coral Gardens.
- Other Marine Life: Besides dolphins, you may spot sea turtles, various coral fishes, rays, and even humpback whales during their migration season (July-October).
- Traditional Dhow Cruise: Experience the traditional dhow cruise, a unique and scenic way to travel along the Kenyan coast.
Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
- All lunches
- All transportation to and from pick-up point
- Tour and sailing guide for entire journey
- Items and services of a personal nature and tips & gratuities.
- Liquors, beers and bottled beverages
- Photography accessories like cameras etc.
1 Day Shimba Hills Excursion
- Pickups at 6am and depart for Wasini along Mombasa lunga lunga highway.
- Around 6:30 you will be crossing ferry. Proceed at around 30-35 km and approach Diani beach hotels junction. There will be lot of sightseeing based on agricultural sectors along your way.
- Arrive at Msambweni which is a known town center within; proceed through Ramisi where a sugar industrial factory is seen from your spot.
- Drive less than 7 km and get to a diversion of Wasini where you will alight and produce your National IDs for fee payment at the KWS offices.
- Arrive at shimoni jet where you will board an Arabic authentic dhow and sail as you keep your eyes peeled for huge groups of dolphins before diving into the azure waters and discover the colorful ocean life that lives here.
- Sail to Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park where you will have a beautiful day snorkeling or scuba diving tour, swimming, deep sea fishing, fossil coral reef sprawling with marine and trekking.
- After working up to an appetite, pull yourself from the sea to enjoy a traditional served Swahili style on the beach.
- After you sail along mangrove swamps, then visit the vicinity of the Wasini Island where you will learn more about the people and the Arabic history
- Boat Ride,
- Lunch,
- Scuba Diving,
- Snorkeling,
- Sun Bathing,
- Swimming,
- Underwater Photography/Video