The 7 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”

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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”

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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 👌👌👌”

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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!”

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5.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!”

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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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