Kenya’s marine safaris offer a remarkable window into the country’s vibrant coastal ecosystems. Out on the waters of Kisite/Mpunguti Marine Park, boat trips take visitors over impressive coral drop-offs, where hawksbill and green turtles feed and reef sharks cruise by. Schools of parrotfish shimmer through the clear blue, creating a scene straight out of a nature documentary.
Around Wasini Island, experienced guides lead snorkeling expeditions to unique spots like Elephant Arch and Turtle Rock. At low tide, it’s common to walk across exposed tidal flats, pausing to observe starfish and other marine life up close before gliding through mangrove channels in traditional canoes.
Kiwayu Island offers its own adventures, with reef platform treks where visitors might spot starfish and octopus hiding among the rocks. The lagoons here are pristine—perfect for diving or simply taking in the underwater scenery. Meanwhile, the Kiunga Marine National Reserve is best explored by pirogue, a traditional dugout canoe. Here, visitors might catch a glimpse of dugongs grazing in the seagrass and even rare pelagic dolphins.
