Wasini Island | Ukunda | Mombasa
Wasini Island lies in southeast Kenya 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) off the coast of the Indian Ocean, 75 kilometres (47 mi) south of Mombasa, and 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) opposite the harbour of the village Shimoni.
It is approximately 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) long and 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) across.
In the waters here lies one of the area's most famous marine reserves where you will be able to go snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters. The place is none other than the Kisite-Mpunguti National Park.
Not only will you see the incredible marine flora, but this area is home to many friendly dolphins!
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Species |
County/region |
Towns or harbour |
Platform (motorized boat, swim-with, aerial) |
Peak time of year to observe |
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Indo-Pacific Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus) |
Kisite -Mpunguti National Marine Park and Reserve (KMMPA) Malindi Watamu National Marine Park and Reserve (MWMPA) |
Shimoni and Diani
Watamu |
Small vessels – no swimming allowed |
Year-round |
|
Humpback dolphins (Sousa plumbea) |
Kisite -Mpunguti National Marine Park and Reserve (KMMPA) Malindi Watamu National Marine Park and Reserve (MWMPA) |
Shimoni and Diani
Watamu |
Small vessels – no swimming allowed |
Year-round |
|
Spinner dolphins(Stenella longirostris) |
Kisite -Mpunguti National Marine Park and Reserve (KMMPA)
|
Shimoni, Diani |
Small boats |
January-April |
|
Humpback whale(Megaptera novaeangliae) |
Malindi Watamu National Marine Park and Reserve (MWMPA) |
Watamu, Ngomeni (just north of park |
Small boats |
August - October |
| Country name | Kenya |
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