Full Day Dolphin Watching with Snorkeling in Wasini

Overview

Available languages

Arabic

German

Portuguese

Korean

English

Chinese (China)

Italian

French

Dutch

Spanish

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

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.

For divers who wish to participate in a certified dived, should come with an evidence of dive certification

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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

Beach towel, sunscreen,water friendly shoes,swim suit and hat (please carry yours if possible)

Use of SCUBA equipment

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park and Reserve

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!

4 hours • Admission Included

Shimoni

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.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

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Full Day Dolphin Watching with Snorkeling in Wasini

Pickup included

Reviews

4.93

114 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

107

I'll recommend to visit wasini dolphin 🐬 with Dianibydaytour the Best tour company based in Diani beach kenya,
Hassan K,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great place to visit, you'll meet Flora and Fiona. Watching dolphin and exploring the Coral reef and all kinds of sea grass..
THE best Diani activity!
Philip D,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Omar was just amazing! So attentive, helpful and informative. The visit to his village was the best. Happy friendly children ran to greet us, holding our hands on the tour their home. Very humbling and joyous.
Amazing day!
Meander04238267277,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was really an amazing day which I highly recommend. An amazing day by a truly local business that went above and beyond to make this day perfect. All the way from the drive with Mohammed, the boat trip, snorkeling, Omar and Hussein playing with our kids on the beach, visit to Omar's village, the slave caves, and last but not least - lunch from Omar's mother. If you are looking for an excellent trip - book safe adventure safaris. Asante sana!
Perfect authentic experience!
Naomi Cinzia C,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was an amazing and authentic experience for us. The guide Omar was very welcoming and you get the feeling he is doing with a lot of passion. From the dolphins to the village and the food it all was wonderful! We can’t recommend Omar enough :) if you go to the village definitely take some presents for the children! (candy, books, pencils)
Great tour! We got picked...
Tina T,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great tour! We got picked up promptly in Diani and drove to the dock of the boat. We had the boat to ourselves since it was low season. We swam with dolphins and snorkelled in amazing reefs. Hussein gave us plenty of snorkel time before we had a brief but informative visit to the Wasini village. Best part of the day was the traditional Swahili lunch prepared by Hussein’s family. Amazing!
Very good
575elizt,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a wonderful day! The snorkeling instructor was very good. I was afraid and didn't want to, but he is very qualified and helped me overcome my fear. We saw a lot of dolphins and the food was delicious. The drivers are also very good. Thank you
Exciting excursion
Norbert S,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Definitely worthwhile and recommended. Pick up at 7.15am from Diani Beach, departing from port at 8.00am. While snorkeling many fish and a turtle seen. The guide was very helpful when snorkeling. We could also see dolphins in the wild without drift hunting and feeding. Older semesters, like us , had some problems getting back on board. Our visit to the Maasai village did not notice, as that was too much for us. Traditional lunch very interesting and rich, although not necessarily our German taste. Slave cave also very interesting. Attention poor path lighting ! There were also bats to see. Guide and driver super nice and good English speaking. Thumbs up!
Great Omar!
L2316PGpaolap,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had already contacted Omar from Safe adventure safaris from Italy on wapp. He was immediately very kind and helpful, he had already described all the excursions we could do, so when we arrived in Kenya it was enough just to agree on the time and day. We went to Kisite Marine Park, it was an amazing experience. We spotted dolphins and snorkeled for an hour. Then we arrived by boat in a village full of children. Afterwards we ate in a typical restaurant together with Omar and finally visited caves where Arabs kept slaves. I would absolutely recommend this local agency, they are good, professional and above all the cost of excursions is absolutely not comparable to what is proposed in the resorts. If you should go with them, do not forget to bring things for the children, the smiles with which they will thank you will remain in your heart forever. Thank you Omar!
Magnifique
chloecR5814SI,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Many thanks to the whole team for their kindness and authenticity. We had a wonderful time in their company. They put a lot of effort into ensuring we enjoyed ourselves to the fullest. We were able to see dolphins, turtles, and other marine species, and we have wonderful memories. We also really enjoyed the visit to the village, and the meal was excellent. Thank you again.
Wonderful trip to Wasini Island
Afrenzer,
Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Omar and his team did a great job: The transport from the hotel to the port was no problem. The boatrip gave some wonderful sights on the islands. The snorkeling was breathtaking: wonderful corals and even more amazing fish. We even saw a turtle from very close. The visit of the village was very interesting. The children there were just gorgeous. Lunch was excellent and finally the visit of the slave cave was interesting. The whole trip is a big recommendation.