Full Day Dolphin Watching with Snorkeling in Wasini
- 7–8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 10 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Our tour is truly unique because it is deeply rooted in the local community and focused on conservation. Every aspect of the experience is driven by locals—from our drivers and hosts to the chefs who prepare your fresh, delicious meals. By booking with us, you directly support the livelihoods of the Shimoni and Wasini Island communities. Additionally, part of the proceeds from your booking goes to Shimoni Turtle Watch, a local conservation group dedicated to protecting sea turtles,ensuring your visit contributes to preserving marine life. The tour also emphasizes respectful interaction with marine wildlife, allowing you to enjoy the stunning coral reefs, dolphins, and other sea creatures without harming the ecosystem. To top it all off, you’ll enjoy authentic Swahili cuisine and a guided village walk, offering a meaningful cultural connection. From start to finish, this tour provides an unforgettable adventure while supporting local communities and vital conservation efforts.
Inclusions
What's included
- Shimoni slave caves entry fees
- Pick up and drop off from your Mombasa,Diani beach or Tiwi hotel
- National park fees
- Swahili food with an option of either freshly caught crabs and fish/chicken/veg
- All snorkeling equipments and professional marine guides and diving instructors
What's not
- Beach towel, sunscreen,water friendly shoes,swim suit and hat (please carry yours if possible)
- Use of SCUBA equipment
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Start your day with our trusted local driver, who will pick you up from your hotel in the early morning. As you journey through the beautiful coastal landscape, enjoy views of charming properties and lush palm plantations. Arriving around 8:00 am, you’ll board a boat (type depends on the day’s bookings) to sail along the stunning Wasini Canal. The day offers the perfect balance of relaxation and exploration, starting with snorkeling at Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park. Here, you’ll have a chance to spot dolphins (95% chance), vibrant marine life, and maybe even sea turtles!
After enjoying the vibrant underwater world, we’ll take a short tour of Mkwiro Village on Wasini Island. This is an opportunity to learn about life on the island and connect with the community. If you have small donations like books, sanitary towels, or gently used clothes, they’ll be warmly received by local families. Following the village visit, we head back to Shimoni for a delicious Swahili lunch. The meal is prepared by local women, giving you the chance to support their work while indulging in the rich flavors of authentic coastal cuisine.
Finally, you’ll visit the Shimoni Slave Caves, a community-run historical site. Here, you’ll learn about the dark history of the slave trade and its abolition while supporting a meaningful local initiative. By joining this tour, you not only enjoy a memorable experience but also contribute directly to the communities of Wasini and Shimoni.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 140 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5An Exceptional Experience
My daughter and I had a fantastic day viewing dolphins, and snorkeling with Safe Adventures Safaris. It was important to us to support a local Kenyan company and chose this enterprise. Omar, who is from Wasini Island, guided us with competence and care. Having grown up here, he knew the waters and terrain very well. He was gentle and tremendously helpful as I was new to snorkeling, making sure the equipment was properly fitted and guiding me through the reefs to see beautiful multi-colored fish. We had interesting discussions and a delicious lunch. Overall, in spite of the late showers, we had a truly wonderful experience. Thank you, Omar Salimm.
5Great day thanks to a great guide
Had a wonderful time thanks to Omar who was an excellent guide the whole day - really friendly and made us feel welcomed everywhere we went. Managed to spot dolphins, sea turtles and plenty of fish. We took a break for a while on a sandbar which was lovely but no shade so make sure to bring good suncream or wear a swim top. We then had a short tour of a village on Wasini which was one of the most authentic experiences we’ve had on any holiday. Finished up with meal at a local restaurant, again very authentic and friendly.
4Amazing
The experience was lovely - got to see dolphins - snorkelling was amazing and we had our guide Omar snorkeling with us ensuring everyone was okay! The food (chicken, fish, veg, rice, potatoes, bread) was served on the boat in the clearest sea ever and so lovely! Our taxi to the boat took a little longer than expected as we were picked up first where the taxi driver believes we should have been collected last due to our hotel location
5Amazing start to finish 🥰
Thank you so much to Hassan, Omar, Salim, and the rest of the staff/boat crew at Safe Adventures Safaris and Kisite-Mpunguti. This was my first time dolphin watching and snorkelling and it went perfectly. My group and I were lucky enough to spot dolphins an hour or so into our boat ride. Hassan and the boat crew made sure we had the best views and went out of their way to make sure we got the best pictures and videos. The snorkelling activity was incredible and I got to see the coral reefs and so many beautiful schools of fish. We then had a short stop at the beach to enjoy the views, admire the crystal water and pearl sand, and take pictures. Afterwards, we had a Tanzanian/Kenyan meal on the island and were hosted by a lovely group of women. The food was incredible. Thank you again to everyone involved to make my solo trip special! ❤️
5Best snorkeling!
Omar and Hassan were very nice, they took care of us and were very entertaining! The food after was very good and authentic
5Great Kenya/Dolphines experience
Dolphines, new islands from Kenya, and snorkelling. all amazing. beautiful area. We even shorlty crossed the waterboarder with Tanzania.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 25 travellers
- Operated by
- Safe adventures safaris
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Ask for Special arrangements to pick up from north Coast hotels
- If the experience is cancelled due to poor weather,you'll be offered a different date/full refund(requires good weather)
- Fun dives available for non-certified divers-additional charges.
How it compares in Diani Beach
- Its from-price is 44% below the median of the 45 day trips we list in Diani Beach.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1 of 45.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Diani Beach
Diani Beach is a long stretch of white sand on Kenya's south coast, backed by palms and a coral reef, a short way south of Mombasa.
Diani Beach runs for many kilometres along Kenya's south coast, a ribbon of soft white sand with coconut palms and baobab trees behind it. A coral reef lies offshore, which keeps the water calm and clear. The beach lies south of Mombasa, across the Likoni channel, and colobus monkeys swing through the coastal forest behind the sand.
Top-ranked sights in Diani Beach: Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest.
