About Marine & Dolphin Experience
A Marine Dolphin Experience Kenya excursion brings safari-style wildlife watching to the Indian Ocean. Kenya Wildlife Service manages a network of marine parks and reserves protecting coral gardens, fish, turtles, seabirds and other coastal biodiversity.
Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park near Shimoni is one of the country’s best-known marine destinations. KWS highlights dolphins, coral gardens, turtles, seabirds, snorkelling and diving among the park’s attractions.
Dolphins are wild and free-ranging. Greatlink Safaris never describes a dolphin sighting as guaranteed and works with operators who should maintain responsible distances and avoid chasing, surrounding or repeatedly cutting across animals.
A marine day can be incorporated into a Diani, Mombasa, Watamu or Malindi holiday depending on the selected coast base and excursion operator.
For official marine-park information, see the Kenya Wildlife Service marine excursions guide.
Experience highlights
- Indian Ocean boat excursion through protected coastal habitats.
- Possible dolphin encounters under responsible viewing conditions.
- Coral reefs, tropical fish, turtles and seabirds depending on location.
- Can be combined with snorkelling, island visits and coastal lunches.
- Excellent addition to a bush-and-beach itinerary.
Practical information
Wildlife: dolphin sightings are never guaranteed.
Sea conditions: wind, waves and visibility can alter or cancel the programme.
Sun protection: carry reef-conscious sun protection, a hat, sunglasses and drinking water.
Swimming ability: tell us in advance if a traveller is not confident in the water so the activity can be selected appropriately.
Marine code: do not touch or remove coral, shells or marine life, and follow KWS and boat-crew instructions.
