Overview
Wasini Island is a small coral island of about 5 sq km, located 80km south of Mombasa, beyond Diani Beach. It sits inside the Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park, which has some of the Indian Ocean's richest marine life, and traditional dhow trips here include dolphin safaris and reef snorkeling. Lunch is a memorable Swahili home-style seafood feast - coconut crab curry, grilled lobster - followed by a walk along the coral boardwalk around the island. Day tour packages cost USD 80-120. About a 15-minute boat ride from Shimoni port.
Opening Hours
Boat tours typically 08:00-16:00
Travel Tips
The easiest way is a day-tour package from Diani Beach. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, and swimwear - the sun is intense.
Hotels near Wasini Island
Hotels and guesthouses in Mombasa, Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park, Kwale County
Other attractions in Mombasa
Fort Jesus
A coastal fortress built by the Portuguese in 1593, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Diani Beach
A world-famous tropical beach with powdery white sand and turquoise water.
Mombasa Old Town
A historic quarter of narrow Swahili-style lanes filled with heritage buildings.
Haller Park
A nature park reclaimed from an abandoned limestone quarry, home to giraffes, hippos, and tortoises.
Nyali Beach
An Indian Ocean beach north of Mombasa lined with family-friendly resorts.
Mombasa Tusks (Pembe za Ndovu)
Giant aluminum elephant tusks arching over Moi Avenue - Mombasa's city symbol.