The 8 Best Dolphin Watching Tours in Kenya

1.Full Day Dolphin Watching with Snorkeling in Wasini

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $113Our pick

From Diani, Omar, Hussein, and the Safe Adventures Safaris team take you by road and boat to Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park. Expect snorkeling, dolphin watching, a Mkwiro village visit, Swahili lunch, and the Shimoni Slave Caves. The capped group can reach 25 people, and pickup is available from Diani, Mombasa, and Tiwi hotels.

“Expérience extraordinaire dans 1 cadre paradisiaque avec une variété impressionnante de poissons. Plus de 95% de voir des dauphins. Avec 2 guides expérimentés et à l'écoute.. Mention spéciale à Omar 👌👌👌”

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2.Wasini Island: Dolphin Spotting & Snorkel at Kisite Mpunguti

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 42 reviews · 9 hours · from $130

Join Explore PhotoTrip for a 9-hour coastal outing from Mombasa, Tiwi, Diani Beach, Shanzu, or Mtwapa. Ride a traditional dhow, look for dolphins, snorkel among tropical fish and turtles at Kisite Mpunguti, eat fresh seafood on Wasini Island, and add a village walk or Shimoni slave caves visit.

“Me gustó todo sobre todo el trato de la gente local los guía el piloto los chicos Dhown han sido muy atentos la comida estaba deliciosa vimos los delfines en el mar mientras íbamos a la isla gracias por todo!!”

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3.Dolphin Watch & Snorkeling at Kisite Marine Park & Wasini Island

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 11 reviews · from $100Best value

Spend about nine hours traveling from Mombasa to Kisite Marine Park and Wasini Island by private vehicle and dhow. Look for dolphins, snorkel with tropical fish, eat a local seafood lunch, and visit the Wasini Women’s Group boardwalk. Omar is one guide noted for his engaging approach. Bring cash for drinks and optional extras.

“It took a long time to get to the island, both by van then by boat. We spent five hours getting there. We did not see any dolphins on the way, coming or going. The snorkelling was fantastic, but we only got about 45 minutes of it before we had to leave for lunch. The lunch wRead more”

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4.Wasini Dolphin Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $110

Start at 7:30 am with hotel pickup from Diani Beach, then visit the historic Shimoni Caves before taking an Arabic dhow or fiber boat toward Wasini Island. Look for dolphins, snorkel with included gear, eat a traditional Kenyan lunch, and walk through the island village. Guides Reuben and Ali are named in guest feedback.

“This was a very exciting trip. After arranging the trvel details on phone with Reuben, I told my family we have a surprise trip. I was not dissapointed! The highlight was the dolphins at Wasini, very exciting”

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5.Wasini Dolphin Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 8 reviews · from $130

This full-day trip leaves Mombasa early for Shimoni, where you check in with Kenya Wildlife Services before taking a boat to search for dolphins and snorkel in Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park. You will also have lunch and a village visit on Wasini Island. The group is limited to eight people, with pickup offered.

“I do not know if it is posible to visit the fort without a guide, but the place is small enough to see and comprehend on your own and with a guidebook.”

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6.Wasini Island Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 3 reviews · 1 month · from $127

From your Diani or Ukunda hotel, you’ll travel to Shimoni for an Arabic dhow cruise to Wasini Island. Expect dolphin spotting, snorkeling, a seafood lunch, Wasini Village, mangrove boardwalks, and the Shimoni Slave Caves. English guidance, hotel transfers, marine fees, drinks, fruit, and photographs are included.

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7.Snorkeling, Dolphin watching, seafood lunch.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 1 day · from $100

Leave Mombasa or Diani early for Shimoni, then sail by dhow or fiber boat toward Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park. Look for dolphins from the boat, snorkel with a guide, and eat a Swahili seafood lunch on Wasini Island. Chico may be part of your English-speaking team. Bring cash for fins, drinks, or optional seafood.

“Parti en véhicule de Mombasa, on est arrivé à 10h au débarcadère. Pour le snorkling il faut louer des palmes en supplément et acheter des bouteilles d’eau en verre le plastique est interdit. Sur une embarcation en bois bien pleine en a navigué quelques heures avec un arrêt d’une heure pour le Snorkling. On peut observer les dauphins depuis le bateau uniquement. on a terminé par un bon repas de poisson , les fruits de mer sont en supplément et les boissons. J’ai surtout apprécié la gentillesse et l’humour de Chico pendant tout le voyage il est très très drôle 😂 Bonne expérience dans l’ensemble”

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8.Wasini Dolphin Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 3 reviews · 12 hours · from $115

Travel by shared van and dhow from Mombasa or Diani to Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park and Wasini Island. You’ll look for dolphins, snorkel over coral, eat lunch, and walk through a Swahili village. The $115 price includes transport, park fees, boat charges, gear, and lunch, but confirm the seafood menu before booking.

“Amazing! Great guides! Fantastic diving along the corals Guides who was very concerned about our wellbeing So heighly recommend. 5 stars or more if possible from us”

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