Beach, Coast & Islands · 3 days / 2 nights · 🇰🇪 Kenya

Kisite-Mpunguti Dolphin + Snorkel — 3 Days

Kenya's finest reef — dolphins, turtles, 250+ fish species, reached by dhow from Shimoni.

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Overview

From Shimoni village, a traditional dhow sails to the Kisite-Mpunguti marine park — Kenya's best snorkelling reef, with humpback dolphins, sea turtles, and coral gardens under 5-metre-visibility water. Lunch on Wasini Island, return to your lodge. Day three adds a Shimba Hills game drive for the endemic sable antelope.

Route: Mombasa → Shimoni → Kisite-Mpunguti → Shimba Hills → Mombasa

Itinerary

Your day-by-day adventure

Tap into the rhythm of each day — locations, drive times, activities, and where you'll sleep.

  1. Day 1

    Mombasa → Shimoni

    Highlight: Guided nature walk in Shimba Hills National Reserve

    Transfer south; afternoon village walk.

    📍 Shimba Hills National Reserve 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 120 km ⏱ ~2 hrs 🍽 L, D 🏨 Shimba Hills Lodge
    • Hot-spring soak
    • Guided nature walk
    • Morning bird-walk
    • Game drives & sundowner
  2. Day 2

    Kisite dhow snorkel

    Highlight: Photography stop in Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park

    Dawn dhow sail; snorkel + dolphin watch; Wasini Island lunch.

    📍 Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 80 km ⏱ ~1 hrs 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Shimoni Reef Lodge
    • Visit local market
    • Boat cruise
    • Photography stop
    • Cultural visit
  3. Day 3

    Shimba Hills + Mombasa

    Highlight: Boat cruise in Shimba Hills National Reserve

    Morning game drive for sable antelope; transfer to Mombasa.

    📍 Shimba Hills National Reserve 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 180 km ⏱ ~3 hrs 🍽 B, L 🏨 Shimba Hills Lodge
    • Hot-spring soak
    • Photography stop
    • Morning bird-walk
    • Boat cruise
Budget options

Choose your style of safari

Same itinerary, different comfort levels. Lock in the tier that fits your budget.

Budget
Budget — Comfort basics
$646 / pp
Single supp. +$120

Clean mid-range lodges and tented camps with reliable hot showers.

  • Shared 4x4 game drives
  • Full-board meals
  • English-speaking driver-guide
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Standard
Mid-range — Most popular
$760 / pp
Single supp. +$180

Established safari lodges and beach resorts (3–4★).

  • Private 4x4 with pop-up roof
  • All game-park fees
  • Bottled water
  • Welcome drink on arrival
Book Standard
Premium
Premium — Upgraded lodges
$1,026 / pp
Single supp. +$250

Premium lodges and luxury tented camps (4–5★) in prime locations.

  • Private guide & vehicle
  • Sundowner setup
  • Laundry service
  • Airport meet & greet
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Bucket list
Luxury
Luxury — Bucket-list
$1,406 / pp
Single supp. +$420

Top-tier lodges, signature suites, and exclusive concessions.

  • Private driver-guide
  • Champagne sundowners
  • Private vehicle throughout
  • Butler-style service
  • Guaranteed window seat
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On this safari

What's onboard

wifi Free Wi-Fi
pool Swimming Pool
restaurant Restaurant
spa Spa & Wellness
directions_walk Walking Safaris
local_drink Bottled Water
child_care Children's Pool
Your route
Interactive map · OpenStreetMap
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Live forecast · Shimba Hills National Reserve
22°C Overcast · 9 km/h wind
Updated 2026-05-18T17:30
  1. 🌦 24° 16° 💧 1.1mm
  2. 🌦 24° 15° 💧 0.2mm
  3. 🌦 25° 16° 💧 0.4mm
  4. 🌦 24° 15° 💧 2.1mm
  5. 🌦 25° 14° 💧 0.3mm
  6. 🌦 24° 16° 💧 1.2mm
  7. 🌦 26° 16° 💧 0.3mm
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Live wildlife observations
Recently spotted near Shimba Hills National Reserve

Real observations published to GBIF by researchers, lodges, and citizen scientists — refreshed daily.

Anastomus lamelligerus
2026-01-02 · Kenya
Trioceros jacksonii
2026-01-04 · Kenya
Moringa oleifera
2026-01-04 · Kenya
Cercopithecus mitis
2026-01-04 · Kenya
Papilio phorcas
2026-01-05 · Kenya
Trioceros jacksonii
2026-01-04 · Kenya
Cairina moschata
2026-01-04 · Kenya
Ardea melanocephala
2026-01-02 · Kenya
Source: GBIF.org — Global Biodiversity Information Facility
Where you'll sleep

Hotels & lodges on this tour

Hand-picked properties — swap any for an upgrade at booking.

★★★☆☆ 8.0/10
Shimba Hills Lodge
Safari Lodge · Shimba Hills National Reserve
From $165 / night · +$65 upgrade
Air-conditioningRestaurantBar / LoungeGame DrivesBush Breakfast
134 verified reviews
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★★★★★ 9.0/10
Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Safari Lodge · Maasai Mara Game Reserve
From $320 / night · +$65 upgrade
Bar / LoungeBush BreakfastCultural VisitsWalking SafarisLaundry Service
412 verified reviews
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★★★★★ 9.1/10
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
Safari Lodge · Amboseli National Park
From $295 / night · +$65 upgrade
Swimming PoolRestaurantSpa & WellnessBush BreakfastCultural Visits
356 verified reviews
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★★★★★ 9.0/10
Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge
Safari Lodge · Tsavo West National Park
From $285 / night · +$65 upgrade
Free Wi-FiSpa & WellnessGame DrivesBush BreakfastCultural Visits
312 verified reviews
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Getting here

Flight schedules to your gateway

Indicative fares from key hubs — our team can hold seats while you decide.

AirlineRouteDepartsArrives DurationDaysFrom
Kenya Airways
KQ100		 LHR → NBO
London · Nairobi · Non-stop 		21:30 07:30 8h 30m Daily $890 Book on Kenya Airways ↗
Qatar Airways
QR1431		 DOH → NBO
Doha · Nairobi · Non-stop 		07:30 13:30 6h 00m Daily $780 Book on Qatar Airways ↗
Emirates
EK721		 DXB → NBO
Dubai · Nairobi · Non-stop 		10:25 14:35 5h 10m Daily $720 Book on Emirates ↗
KLM
KL565		 AMS → NBO
Amsterdam · Nairobi · Non-stop 		10:10 20:30 8h 20m Daily $950 Book on KLM ↗

Fares are indicative round-trip economy and shift with demand. We rebook fare drops within 24 hrs.

In the price

What's included & what's not

check_circleIncludes

  • 2 nights half-board accommodation near Shimoni
  • Full-day dhow to Kisite-Mpunguti (snorkel gear, lunch on Wasini Island)
  • Half-day Shimba Hills game drive

cancelExcludes

  • Flights
  • Tips
  • Alcohol
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