Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park
The best snorkelling and dolphin-watching waters on Kenya's south coast, where you sail out on a traditional dhow to look for bottlenose dolphins and sea turtles.
Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park lies offshore from Shimoni and consists of several small coral islands and the surrounding reefs. It is one of Kenya's most popular marine parks. The classic outing is to sail out on a single-masted dhow from Shimoni Jetty, looking for bottlenose and Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins along the way. Near Kisite Island you can snorkel among corals, sea turtles and tropical fish, then have a seafood lunch on Wasini Island. Entry fees are collected by the Kenya Wildlife Service, and a day trip from Diani usually includes transfers.
Opening hours
Daytime (day trips about 08:00–16:00)
Nearby sights
- Wasini Island
- Shimoni Slave Caves
- Funzi Island
- Msambweni Beach
- Chale Island
- Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest
- Galu Kinondo Beach
- Colobus Conservation