The 11 Best Kenya Dolphin Watching Tours

1.Full Day Dolphin Watching with Snorkeling in Wasini

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $113Our pick

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Kenya’s south coast with local guides Omar and Hussein. From Diani, you’ll take a boat to Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park for snorkeling and dolphin watching, visit Mkwiro Village, eat a Swahili lunch, and tour the Shimoni Slave Caves. Pickup, park fees, equipment, and lunch are included.

“Fin båttur där vi såg delfiner. Snorkling i ca en timme med en supertrevlig kille som lät mig stanna lite extra och ta en annan båt tillbaka till fastlandet. Eftersom min skor stod kvar på första båten lät han mig tom gå i hans skor till slavgrottorRead more”

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2.Wasini Island: Dolphin Spotting & Snorkel at Kisite Mpunguti

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 42 reviews · 9 hours · from $130

Spend nine hours between Mombasa, Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park, and Wasini Island. Your English-speaking guide handles transfers, the dhow ride, snorkeling gear, park fees, lunch, and the optional village walk. Expect dolphin watching with an 80% stated chance, fresh seafood, coral gardens, and a possible Shimoni slave-cave visit.

“Me gustó todo sobre todo el trato de la gente local los guía el piloto los chicos Dhown han sido muy atentos la comida estaba deliciosa vimos los delfines en el mar mientras íbamos a la isla gracias por todo!!”

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3.Dolphin Watch & Snorkeling at Kisite Marine Park & Wasini Island

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 11 reviews · from $100

Spend about nine hours traveling from Mombasa to Kisite Marine Park and Wasini Island. You will cruise by dhow, look for dolphins, snorkel with provided gear, eat a local seafood lunch, and explore Wasini’s village, mangrove boardwalk, and coral gardens. Guide Omar has earned praise for his friendly, engaging approach.

“We had Omar as our guide very engaging and knowledgeable guide. Had an amazing time great excursion to go on we even had an opportunity to see some whales. The lunch experience was also very unique going and eating lunch prepared by the locals. Definitely recommend add it to your list!”

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4.Wasini Dolphin Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $110

Spend about eight hours traveling from Diani Beach to Shimoni and Wasini Island with a private guide. Visit the Shimoni Caves, watch dolphins, snorkel in the marine park, eat a Kenyan lunch, and walk through a village. Reuben and Ali are named guides associated with the experience.

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5.Wasini Dolphin Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 8 reviews · from $130

Set out from Mombasa before sunrise for Shimoni, then take a boat to look for dolphins and snorkel in Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park. The day ends with lunch and a village visit on Wasini Island. Pickup is offered, groups are limited to eight, and no guide name is provided for this marine excursion.

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6.Diani: Wasini Island Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 3 reviews · 1 month · from $127

From Diani or Ukunda, you’ll travel to Shimoni, board an Arabic dhow, and cruise toward Wasini Island. The day includes a light breakfast, dolphin spotting, snorkeling, seafood lunch, a Wasini village walk, mangrove boardwalk, and a guided visit to the Shimoni Slave Caves. English guidance, hotel transfers, and marine fees are included.

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7.Mombasa: Snorkeling, Dolphin watching, seafood lunch.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 1 day · from $100

Travel from Mombasa or Diani to Shimoni, then sail by dhow or fiber boat toward Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park. Snorkel with a guide, watch for dolphins from the boat, eat fish with Swahili dishes on Wasini Island, and take an optional village walk. Guide Chico is known for keeping the long day lively.

“Parti en véhicule de Mombasa, on est arrivé à 10h au débarcadère. Pour le snorkling il faut louer des palmes en supplément et acheter des bouteilles d’eau en verre le plastique est interdit. Sur une embarcation en bois bien pleine en a navigué quelques heures avec un arrêt d’une heure pour le Snorkling. On peut observer les dauphins depuis le bateau uniquement. on a terminé par un bon repas de poisson , les fruits de mer sont en supplément et les boissons. J’ai surtout apprécié la gentillesse et l’humour de Chico pendant tout le voyage il est très très drôle 😂 Bonne expérience dans l’ensemble”

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8.Mombasa: Wasini Dolphin Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 3 reviews · 12 hours · from $115

Set out early by shared van and dhow for dolphin watching, snorkeling, and marine life viewing at Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park. Then eat lunch and walk through Wasini Island’s Swahili village. The $115 price includes transport, park fees, boat charges, snorkeling gear, and lunch, but seafood extras may cost more.

“Amazing! Great guides! Fantastic diving along the corals Guides who was very concerned about our wellbeing So heighly recommend. 5 stars or more if possible from us”

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9.1 Day Wasini Dolphin Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $150

Travel from Diani to Shimoni for an overnight stay, then sail by traditional dhow toward Wasini Island and Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park. You’ll look for dolphins, snorkel with provided equipment, enjoy a seafood and Swahili lunch, visit the Slave Caves, and return by private transport. Groups are limited to 15 people.

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10.Watamu: Marine Park Snorkeling and Dolphin Spotting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 8 hours · from $115

Spend eight hours exploring Watamu Marine Park and Mida Creek, with hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, dolphin spotting, bird watching, mangrove views, and a seafood lunch on an island. Guides can operate in English, French, Italian, or German. You may also see turtles, colorful fish, sharks, and other marine life.

“I liked everything very much. The highlight was the excellent seafood lunch on the mangrove island with the canoe trip into the mangroves. The guides and the stuff were so friendly and knowledgeable. It was a beautiful memorable experience. I recommend it very much. Thanks to everyone”

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11.Watamu: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 2 reviews · 4 hours · from $80Best value

You’ll sail from Watamu Marine Park to look for wild dolphins, then snorkel over coral and tropical fish or watch through a glass-bottom boat. Amari and Nature have guided one outing, with friendly service and clear reef time. Dolphin sightings are most likely from November to mid-March.

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