Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park
Photo: Luigi Guarino / CC BY 2.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Kenya South Coast 1 tour

Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park

Kenya's finest coral reef — dolphins, turtles, and some of the best snorkelling in East Africa.

Country

Kenya

Region

South Coast

Best time

October–March

About Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park

South of Diani near the Tanzania border, Kisite-Mpunguti is a marine protected area with pristine fringing reef, humpback dolphins, green and hawksbill turtles, and 250+ fish species. Day-sail there on a traditional dhow from Shimoni.

Highlights

  • Dhow snorkelling trips from Shimoni
  • Humpback dolphin pods
  • Sea turtle sightings
  • Pristine coral gardens

Best time to visit

October–March

Itineraries

Tours that visit Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park

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Kisite-Mpunguti Dolphin + Snorkel — 3 Days
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Kenya
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$760/pp
3 days / 2 nights
Beach, Coast & Islands Easy

Kisite-Mpunguti Dolphin + Snorkel — 3 Days

Kenya's finest reef — dolphins, turtles, 250+ fish species, reached by dhow from Shimoni.

  • Return road transfers Mombasa – Shimoni – Mombasa
  • 2 nights accommodation near Shimoni (half-board: dinner and breakfast daily)
  • Full-day traditional dhow excursion to Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park