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Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park: Private Dhow Cruise, Snorkel & Lunch

Sail Kenya's most pristine marine reserve aboard a traditional wooden dhow, snorkelling over untouched coral gardens teeming with dolphins, turtles, and dazzling reef fish. This is Kenya's ocean at its most spectacular.

What to expect

Transfer south to Shimoni, where you board an elegant hand-carved dhow and glide into the protected waters of Kisite-Mpunguti. Spinner and bottlenose dolphins frequently ride the bow wave. Snorkel over hard and soft corals in crystalline waters before anchoring off car-free Wasini Island for a legendary crab, prawns, and fresh fish lunch. The return dhow journey is pure serenity.

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Pilli Pipa Dhow Safaris
USD 120–USD 160 per person (full day, snorkel gear, Swahili seafood lunch on Wasini Island included)
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Good to know

The journey to Shimoni is approximately 90 minutes from Mombasa port — confirm your ship's all-aboard time carefully and depart by 07:00. Pre-book well in advance as small-group slots fill fast. Bring reef-safe sunscreen and an underwater camera.

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