The 11 Best Snorkelling Trips in Kenya

1.PILLI PIPA DHOW, the genuine product, snorkeling tour to Kisite Marine Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 217 reviews · from $130Our pick

Take a full-day dhow from Diani or nearby South Coast hotels to Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park. You will snorkel at two reef sites, watch for dolphins, then eat seafood on Wasini Island. The trip lasts about eight to nine hours, includes equipment, park fees, drinks, hotel transport, and a chicken or vegetarian meal if ordered ahead.

“We booked this late the night before, knowing it would be a risk, but the Viator team assured us we were on the pickup list. The following morning, we were ready to go but had not heard anything from the Pilli Pipa Dhow team, so I sent a mesRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Full-Day Special Wasini Island Tour with Snorkeling and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 184 reviews · from $126

Start with pickup in Diani at 6:30 am, then ride to Shimoni for a traditional wooden boat, Swahili breakfast, and snorkeling at Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park. You’ll visit Wasini Island, eat seafood or chicken, see the Coral Garden and Slave Caves, and receive drinks, equipment, and underwater footage.

“The Boat Tour was awesome! From the moment we stepped on board, the service was exceptional – the crew was friendly, attentive, and made sure everyone felt welcome. The food was great with plenty of refreshing drinks. The snorkeling guides were the best I’ve ever Read more”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Full Day Dolphin Watching with Snorkeling in Wasini

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $113Top rated

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 👌👌👌”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Kisite Marine Park Private Boat Snorkeling with breakfast & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $161

You’ll travel from your hotel or port to Shimoni, board a private dhow, search for dolphins, snorkel at Kisite Marine Park, and eat a Swahili seafood lunch on Wasini Island. Breakfast, fruit, drinks, equipment, park fees, transport, and underwater photos are included, with a village visit and Shimoni Slave Caves added to the day.

“We had an amazing adventure! The entire day as planned and arranged seamlessly. Beautiful coral reef, lots of fish, dolphins, amazing food, and site seeing. We loved our guide and boat captain. Highly recommend!”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.Kisite Marine Park Dhow & Snorkeling with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 1 day · from $135

Travel by minibus from Diani, Tiwi, or Msambweni to Shimoni, then sail a traditional dhow to Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park. You will snorkel at up to two sites, watch for dolphins and turtles, and eat fish and crab at a cliff-top restaurant on Wasini Island. Snorkeling gear, marine escorts, hotel transfers, and refreshments are included.

“Je me suis sentie en toute sécurité. Les gens sur le bateau veulent toujours que se soit plaisant.”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.Snorkeling and Swimming at African Pool in Tiwi Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · 3 hours · from $35Best value

Meet Sudi at Kongo Mosque, cross the Kongo River to Tiwi Beach, and set out by reef walk or motorbike. With a private guide, you’ll snorkel through coral caves, swim in the Africa-shaped pool, try cliff jumps if comfortable, and finish with mabuyu, kashata, and madafu.

“The tour exceeded my expectations!! I STRONGLY ADVICE YOU TO BOOK IT!! IT was extremely beautiful and the views re breathtaking!! The guide was the best I’ve had in Kenya, he was so knowledgeable, fun and such a good photographer! I definitely recommend!”

Check availability →Read our full review

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

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

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”

Check availability →Read our full review

8.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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

9.Blue Safari: Snorkeling at Watamu Marine Park & Seafood

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 7 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $110

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring Watamu Marine Park by glass-bottom boat, with snorkeling, dolphin spotting, and a grilled seafood lunch on a local island. Hotel pickup, park entry, gear, water, and a soft drink are included. English and Italian guides accompany the trip, with an optional canoe ride at Sudi Island for an extra charge.

“bellissima giornata in barca, pranzo a base di pesce e crostacei grigliati sul momento su un'isoletta locale, consigliatissimo!”

Check availability →Read our full review

10.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.

Check availability →Read our full review

11.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”

Check availability →Read our full review