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Wasini Island & Kisite Marine Park Scuba Diving Day Trip

  • DurationFull day
  • Group size1–8 guests
  • DifficultyModerate
  • AvailabilityOn request
Price On request
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Wasini Island & Kisite Marine Park Scuba Diving Day Trip

Overview

Scuba diving at Wasini Island and Kisite Marine Park

Wasini Island and the Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park are on Kenya’s far south coast, near the Tanzanian border. The reefs here are among the best known on the Kenyan coast for snorkelling and diving, and the area is a popular full-day trip from Diani. This trip is built around the diving, with guided dives from a boat and time on Wasini Island for lunch.

How the day works

You are collected from your hotel early in the morning for the drive to Shimoni. From there a boat takes you out to the marine park. Certified divers join one or two guided dives, depending on the plan, and beginners can do an introductory dive with an instructor after a short briefing. In between there is time to rest on the boat, and the day usually includes lunch on Wasini Island before the boat returns to Shimoni and the drive back to Diani.

What you may see

Coral gardens, a wide range of reef fish and, with luck, turtles, rays and dolphins on the boat ride. Visibility and conditions change with the season, tide and weather, so we confirm the plan with the dive operator for your dates.

Good to know

Certified divers should bring their certification card and log book. Beginners complete a short medical questionnaire and briefing before an introductory dive. Please avoid flying for at least 18 to 24 hours after diving. Marine park fees, equipment and lunch are itemised in your written quote.

Highlights

  • Guided dives in Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park
  • Options for certified divers and for first-time divers
  • Boat trip from Shimoni with a chance to see dolphins
  • Seafood lunch on Wasini Island

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Early morning – Pickup and drive to Shimoni

    Meet your driver at your Diani hotel for the drive south to Shimoni, where the boat leaves for the marine park.

  2. 2

    Morning – Guided dives

    Boat to the dive sites in Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park for guided dives, or an introductory dive for beginners after a briefing.

  3. 3

    Midday – Wasini Island lunch

    Seafood lunch on Wasini Island, with time to rest between dives or look around the village.

  4. 4

    Afternoon – Return

    Boat back to Shimoni, then the drive to your Diani hotel.

What’s included

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Diani
  • return boat transfer
  • guided dives with a licensed dive operator, including tanks, weights and a qualified guide
  • marine park entry as itemised in your quote
  • Wasini Island seafood lunch. Equipment hire is confirmed in your quote.

Not included

  • Travel insurance
  • dive certification courses
  • personal gear unless included in your quote
  • drinks
  • tips
  • photography
  • anything not listed in your written quote

Practical information

Departure
Early morning from your hotel; boat departure from Shimoni, timed with the tide and the dive plan
Pickup
Diani Beach hotels, Ukunda and Galu Kinondo; Mombasa hotels by arrangement with an earlier start
Meeting point
Your hotel in Diani, or Shimoni jetty as arranged
Accommodation
Not included; hotel stays on the coast can be added to your request
Best time to go
Roughly October–March, when the sea is usually calmer and warmer; conditions vary, so we confirm the outlook for your dates
Recommended age
Ages 10+ (introductory dive); certified divers must hold a recognised certification card
Cancellation & changes
Free request changes before final confirmation; final terms depend on the selected supplier.
How to book
Submit your dates and guest details. Our team confirms availability and the final itinerary before payment.

Frequently asked questions

I have never dived. Can I join?

Yes. An introductory dive with an instructor is available after a short briefing and medical questionnaire. It is not a certification course, and the minimum age is usually 10.

Do I need my own equipment?

Not necessarily. Equipment hire can be arranged with the dive operator. Tell us your sizes and whether you bring any of your own gear and we confirm what is included in your quote.

Can I fly home on the day after diving?

Divers should avoid flying for at least 18 to 24 hours after diving, so please plan your departure flight with that in mind. If you fly soon after, tell us and we will plan accordingly.

Can you collect us from our Diani hotel?

Yes. Tell us your hotel and we confirm the pickup time when you book. Hotels in Ukunda, Galu Kinondo and Tiwi can be collected too.

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