Kenya · Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park

Outer Kisite

Best time to dive

January to April; October to December; May to June

What you might see

  • DolphinLikely
  • Grey reef sharkPossible
  • Sea turtlePossible

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Open Water

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - yes, well suited given the shallow depth

Safety notes

marine park rules; boat traffic from dhow operations

Permits & fees

KWS Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park fee - non-resident adult $25/child $15; Kenya resident KES 675/350; East African citizen KES 500/250; plus dhow excursion fee ~$10/KES1000

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Shimoni/Wasini

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.