The park is located 40km from Ukunda town in Msambeni District of coast province. The ecosystem covers a marine area with four islands surrounded by coral-reef. low grass, herbs and coastal equatorial forest. Major attractions include the Dolphins, coral gardens and it is also site for snorkelling, diving and bird watching. The beautiful sandy beach is also good for recreational activities.
ACCESS
You have to use a boat or local community dhows.
ROADS
85 kms from Mombasa through Ukunda to Shimoni and 8 Km North of the Tanzanian Border
SAFARI CARD REQUIRED?
Only cash is accepted (KSH or US$).
WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU
Drinking water, binoculars, camera, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses
MAJOR ATTRACTIONS
- Prestine Coral gardens
- Kisite and Mpunguti Islands
- Sandy islands formulate during low tide
- Beautiful and special Sandy beach
- Dolphin watch
- Cconut crab found at lower Mpunguti Island
- Shimoni historical slave cafe .Wasini Mangroove women beadwork.
MARINE LIFE
- Comprises over 250-recorded fish species,
- Dolphins,Sea turtles, Whales and Corals
BIRDS
- The Park has large nesting colonies and internationally significant numbers birds migrate from Europe coming to nest here.
WHERE TO STAY
There is Currently no accommodation in the reserve. Visitors can stay in Diani which has a a lot of accommodation options from luxurious, to budget hotels.
ACTIVITY OPTIONS
- Bird Watching
- Snorkeling
- Sunbathing
- Diving
- Dolphin Watch
- Licences filming