Itinerary

1. Wasini Island Tour

   • Pick from the coastal areas, Diani Beach, and surrounding areas between 07.00 am and 08.00 am.
   • If staying in Mombasa/north Coast, pick-up time will be 05.30 am.
   • The drive from Mombasa to Shimoni is about two hours, depending on the ferry traffic.
   • The drive from Diani Beach to Shimoni is about 45 minutes to an hour.
   • Enjoy a drive past the Ramisi sugar plantation.
   • You can see rural villages, tall palm trees, and lush greenery.
   • Arrive at Shimoni's historical small fishing village at around 08.30 am.
   • On arrival at Shimoni Piers, you will board a traditional Arab dhow for a cruise to Kisite Marine Park.
   • The park is famous for its turtle population: Green and Hawksbill turtles are normally spotted in their hangouts around the park.
   • The reef offers sanctuary to over 200 dolphins (spinner, humpback, and bottle-nosed), seen as single individuals or mostly in pods of 2-25 individuals breaking above the waves.
   • If you are fortunate enough to visit between July and December, you'll have a chance to spot Humpback whales, which raise their calves in the warm waters during this period.
   • As you sail out on the Indian Ocean, there is a high chance to spot Dolphins.
   • The boat ride to the Marine Park takes about an hour.
   • You will then snorkel and marvel at the rich marine life where corals, exotic fish, and sea plants are protected.
   • You are provided with masks and snorkels and are accompanied by a certified and experienced guide.
   • Assistance is also provided to first-timers.
   • Snorkeling takes about 1 hour, 30 minutes to 2 hours, and then you can get back on board and refresh yourself with fruits and soft drinks.
   • During low tide, a sandbank appears where you can relax and sunbathe.
   • Lunch follows at noon, served from 12.30 pm. Sail to the mainland, where a tropical seafood lunch awaits you.
   • The menu includes crab, fish, and rice with coconut sauce.
   • You can also opt for a chicken or vegetarian menu.
   • Slave Caves: After lunch, we will visit the Shimoni slave caves, where a guide will lead you through the Shimoni caves, where enslaved people were “stored” during the old slave trading days before shipment to the Zanzibar slave market. This is a 15-minute tour.
   • Departure from Shimoni will be at 3.30 pm, and then drop off at your respective hotels or villas.