Mombasa Wasini Dolphin Spotting Snorkeling Sunset Tour

Our full-day Wasini Island Tour from Mombasa Diani offers an immersive experience, usually including dolphin spotting in Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park, snorkeling in crystal-clear waters, a seafood lunch, and a scenic sunset dhow cruise.

The excursion often features visits to the Shimoni slave caves and traditional Wasini village, combining marine adventure with history and culture.

Wasini Island is located on Kenya’s southern coast and is well known for the Wasini Cultural Village and the restaurant serving fresh, succulent seafood. Wasini Island lies off Kenya’s Indian Ocean coast, near Shimoni.

It is approximately 5 km long and 1 km across. Shimoni, across the channel, is the stopping-off point for reaching this island and is about 75 km south of Mombasa. The Wasini Island Full Day Excursion begins with a private meeting before the tour to discuss your needs, followed by pickup from your hotel at your convenience.

At the Kisite Marine Park, our professional guides will show you how to snorkel and also guide you around the reef, showing you all the weird and wonderful creatures that live under the water. You may even see the resident dolphins, who love to play with divers and snorkelers.

Tour Itinerary & Highlights

✓ Morning Pickup & Drive: Departure from Mombasa hotels between 0530 Hours and 0600 Hours for a drive to the Shimoni jetty
✓ Snorkeling at Kisite-Mpunguti: Spend 1–2 hours exploring vibrant coral reefs, tropical fish, and sea turtles in clear turquoise waters
✓ Cultural & Historical Tours: Optional walks through Wasini Village, the Coral Gardens, or a visit to the historical Shimoni Slave Caves
✓ Dolphin Spotting: Board a traditional Arabian dhow at approximately 0900 Hours to search for spinner and bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat
✓ Sunset Cruise: For specific sunset packages, you board the dhow again around 1600 Hours to sail into the sunset with drinks before returning to your hotel
✓ Wasini Island Lunch: A traditional Swahili seafood lunch is served at a local restaurant, often featuring crab, fish, coconut rice, and chapati (vegetarian/chicken options available)

Mombasa Wasini Dolphin Spotting Snorkeling Sunset Tour is a full-day excursion to Wasini Island on the South Coast of Mombasa, and includes
✓ Snorkeling
✓ An amazing Sunset Cruise
✓ Dolphin Spotting (a 90% chance of dolphin sightings)
✓ A boat trip to the Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park
✓ All-inclusive tour covers park fees, snorkeling gear, and seafood lunch

Essential Travel Tips

✓ What to Bring: Pack a swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, hat, and water-friendly shoes.
✓ Restrictions: Plastic water bottles are strictly prohibited on the boats and in the marine park to protect the ecosystem.
✓ Best Time to Visit: Dolphins are most active in the morning when the sea is calmer. High season for whale watching is typically between July and October

Our full-day Wasini Island Tour from Mombasa Diani offers an immersive experience, including dolphin spotting in Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park, snorkeling in crystal-clear waters, a seafood lunch, and a scenic sunset dhow cruise. The excursion often features visits to the Shimoni slave caves and traditional Wasini village, combining marine adventure with history and culture.

Wasini Island is located on Kenya’s southern coast and is well known for the Wasini Cultural Village and the restaurant that serves fresh, succulent seafood. Wasini Island lies off Kenya’s Indian Ocean coast, near Shimoni.

It is approximately 5 km long and 1 km across. Shimoni, across the channel, is the stopping-off point for reaching this island and is about 75 km south of Mombasa. The Wasini Island Full Day Excursion begins with a private meeting before the tour to discuss your needs, followed by pickup from your hotel at your convenience.

At the Kisite Marine Park, our professional guides will show you how to snorkel and also guide you around the reef, showing you all the weird and wonderful creatures that live under the water. You may even see the resident dolphins, who love to play with divers and snorkelers.

Tour Itinerary & Highlights

✓ Morning Pickup & Drive: Departure from Mombasa hotels between 0530 Hours and 0600 Hours for a drive to the Shimoni jetty
✓ Snorkeling at Kisite-Mpunguti: Spend 1–2 hours exploring vibrant coral reefs, tropical fish, and sea turtles in clear turquoise waters
✓ Cultural & Historical Tours: Optional walks through Wasini Village, the Coral Gardens, or a visit to the historical Shimoni Slave Caves
✓ Dolphin Spotting: Board a traditional Arabian dhow at approximately 0900 Hours to search for spinner and bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat
✓ Sunset Cruise: For specific sunset packages, you board the dhow again around 1600 Hours to sail into the sunset with drinks before returning to your hotel
✓ Wasini Island Lunch: A traditional Swahili seafood lunch is served at a local restaurant, often featuring crab, fish, coconut rice, and chapati (vegetarian/chicken options available)

Mombasa Wasini Dolphin Spotting Snorkeling Sunset Tour is a full-day excursion to Wasini Island on the South Coast of Mombasa, and includes
✓ Snorkeling
✓ An amazing Sunset Cruise
✓ Dolphin Spotting (a 90% chance of dolphin sightings)
✓ A boat trip to the Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park
✓ All-inclusive tour covers park fees, snorkeling gear, and seafood lunch

Essential Travel Tips

✓ What to Bring: Pack a swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, hat, and water-friendly shoes.
✓ Restrictions: Plastic water bottles are strictly prohibited on the boats and in the marine park to protect the ecosystem.
✓ Best Time to Visit: Dolphins are most active in the morning when the sea is calmer. High season for whale watching is typically between July and October

0700 Hours to 0730 Hours: Pickup from your Hotel: A countryside drive in a private, air-conditioned van, through beautiful coconut plantations to “Shimoni” jetty.

0900 Hours: Boarding The Dhow . Begin your leisurely Cruise on your spacious wooden dhow. On deck, you can relax on big, comfortable pillows.

0900 Hours to 1000 Hours: Coffee/ Tea and snacks on the Dhow

1000 Hours to 1030 Hours: Dolphin spotting – Once out on the Indian Ocean, there is an approximately 90% chance to spot Dolphins.

You can stay and watch the dolphins for as long as you wish, and if you are lucky enough, they may join you for a swim in the Marine Park.

1030 Hours to 1115 Hours: Head to Kisite Marine Park

1115 Hours to 1315 Hours: Snorkeling at Kisite Marine Park: some of the best underwater views in Africa, including corals, tropical fish, and turtles.

We offer snorkeling for non-swimmers, with life jackets and rings. You are provided with masks and snorkels and are accompanied by a certified and experienced guide. Assistance is also provided to first-timers.

1315 Hours to 1415 Hours: Soft drinks and sailing to Wasini Island: Enjoy snacks, fresh tropical fruit, and soft drinks on the dhow.

Sail back to the Coral Spirit Island restaurant (with a magical view of the ocean) and have a fresh Seafood lunch (alternate food options available).

The five-course menu includes crab, chapati, seaweed, octopus or calamari, lobster or prawns and fruit salad. You can also opt for a chicken or vegetarian menu. Red wine, prosecco, cava, and soft drinks are included.

The restaurant, built on coral architecture directly at the shores, overlooks the channel towards Shimoni.

1530 Hours to 1600 Hours: You can opt to visit Wasini Village (optional): After lunch, you have the option to take a discovery stroll through the Island and its Swahili culture, visiting the the beautiful coral garden and the mangrove forest.

Our guide will give you an in-depth orientation throughout the tour. Alternatively, you can relax at the restaurant, enjoying the sea view and the breeze.

1600 Hours to 1730 Hours: Later board on the dhow and sail into the sunset, with a glass of wine. Enjoy the tropical sunset, the wind, and the sea, and take romantic sunset pictures with your loved ones.

1730 Hours: After sunset drive back to your hotel.

Spotting Snorkeling Sunset Tour Rates Include:

✔ Price per person
✔ Children joining adults- 50% off
✔ Seafood Dinner on Wasini Island
✔ Wine, beer, soft drinks, & Mineral water
✔ All marine Park Entry Fees, service charges, and taxes
✔ Pickup from your hotel in Mombasa – South or North Coast and drop-off at your hotel
✔ Professional English-speaking guides. All are experts in African wildlife, culture, and tour guiding, many of whom speak other European languages

Notes

* Lobster for lunch at an extra fee per person
* Diving – Extra per person Request For Rates
* Children can accompany adults as well at a special price
* Diving equipment & Champagne on board are an extra cost
* Remember to bring along a  camera, swimming costume, and sunglasses, as this is a whole-day activity

Mombasa Wasini Dolphin Spotting Snorkeling Sunset Tour Rates Do Not Include:

* Optional activities
* International airfares and airport taxes
* Meals and sightseeing are not included in the package
* Tips or gratuity, travelers insurance; laundry, communication charges & visas
* Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from Moi International Airport in Mombasa)

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