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About this journey
Travel style
- Family Safari
- Short Safari / Day Trip
Destinations
Transport and guiding
Road transfer plus licensed marine excursion boat/dhow with safety equipment.
Your safari itinerary
A clear daily flow so you know how the journey unfolds from departure to the final experience.
Shimoni, Kisite waters and Wasini Island
Kenya South Coast
Leave your south-coast or Mombasa pick-up point in the morning and travel toward Shimoni for boat registration and a safety briefing. Cruise into the marine protected waters while the crew scans for dolphins and explains local sea conditions. At a suitable reef, enter the water with snorkeling equipment and explore coral formations and schools of tropical fish under crew supervision. Depending on conditions, a second snorkeling location may be used. Continue to Wasini Island or the confirmed lunch point for a coastal meal and time to experience the island atmosphere. In the afternoon, return by boat to Shimoni and drive back to your accommodation. Marine sightings and exact snorkeling sites remain weather- and tide-dependent.
Your detailed programme begins with a guide briefing covering the day's route, expected travel time, activity conditions and any park or conservation-area procedures. Keep cameras, binoculars, sun protection and a light layer accessible rather than packed away, because useful sightings or scenic stops can begin before the main destination is reached.
The south-coast marine day is controlled by the sea rather than a road timetable. Boat routing, snorkeling sites and time in the water depend on tide, wind, visibility and the crew's safety assessment. Coral habitat and tropical fish are central to the experience; dolphins may be encountered but are never guaranteed. Guests receive a briefing before entering the water and should follow crew instructions throughout. The cultural and lunch element adds a slower island/coastal dimension after the active marine session.
Because water and coastal activities depend on weather, tide and sea conditions, the exact sequence can change without reducing the value of the day. Safety briefings and local crew instructions take priority. The programme leaves enough time to enjoy the setting rather than moving continuously, and optional activities remain optional so guests can choose between an active day and genuine rest.
By the end of the activity, the guide will recap the main sightings and experiences and confirm the next day's departure plan where applicable. Exact wildlife sightings, mountain views, migration activity, road conditions and activity access remain subject to nature and local regulations, which is why the itinerary is detailed but intentionally not presented as a guarantee of specific encounters.
What your package covers
These items are included in the quoted safari price unless your written quotation states otherwise.
- Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide.
- Transport in the vehicle type specified for the package, with game-viewing roof where applicable.
- All scheduled game drives, guided visits and activities stated in the itinerary.
- Applicable national park, national reserve or conservancy entry fees for the included programme.
- Accommodation during multi-day safari nights in the selected comfort category; specific properties are confirmed at quotation stage and are not fixed in this package description.
- Meals stated in the day-by-day itinerary.
- Bottled drinking water while travelling in the safari vehicle.
- Pick-up and drop-off at the stated Nairobi, Mombasa, Diani, Malindi or Watamu meeting point where applicable.
- Government taxes and service charges applicable to the included services at the time of quotation.
What to budget for separately
These items are normally outside the package price unless specifically added to your written quotation.
- International flights and any domestic flights not expressly stated as included.
- Kenya visa or electronic travel authorisation costs where applicable.
- Travel, medical, evacuation and cancellation insurance.
- Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, porters and other service staff.
- Alcoholic drinks, premium beverages and personal purchases.
- Laundry, telephone charges, souvenirs and other personal expenses.
- Optional activities such as hot-air balloon safaris, night drives, spa treatments or additional community visits unless specifically stated as included.
- Pre-safari and post-safari accommodation or transfers not stated in the itinerary.
- Any new or increased statutory park, reserve, conservancy, marine or government charges introduced after a quotation has been confirmed, unless otherwise stated in the booking terms.