At 0630hrs: Pick-up from Castle Hotel. The early Morning drive takes you across the ferry to the South Coast where you stop briefly at Diani for optional breakfast / refreshments at the excursions departure point. You later proceed to the historical small fishing village of Shimoni driving via coastal settlements with views of palm trees, cashew nuts, mango trees, and rice paddies.
On arrival at the Shimoni village, you will board the motorized traditional
Arab Dhow for a cruise in the marine park and the surrounding Kisite,
Mpunguti Islands.
You will snorkel and enjoy the rich marine life where corals, exotic
fish and sea plants are protected. As you sail in the calm waters, you
will be on the lookout for the resident dolphins that approach the dhow.
Swimming with Dolphins is the grand prize of the day! This excursion focuses on finding and observing those
beautiful creatures in Kisite Marine Park. Spend time relaxing on the
Dhow, watching Dolphins play, or even jump in to join them!
At Wasini Island, you will disembark and take a discovery stroll through the Island and its pure Swahili culture also visiting the giant coral garden and the adjacent mangrove swamp forest. Our guide will give you an in depth oration throughout the tour.
Later, you will settle down for a delicious, mouth watering seafood lunch with local Swahili accompaniments. Vegetarian lunch also available. After a short reflective siesta, you board the Dhow for the sea trip to the Shimoni jetty. Time permitting, we visit the Shimoni caves where slaves were “stored” during the old slave trading days before shipment to the Zanzibar slave market.
At approximately 1600 hrs, we will start the journey back to Mombasa Island where you will be dropped at your hotel or cottage at approximately 1800 hrs. A truly memorable day that you will remember for a long time!
Rate per person (Non Resident): US$ 130 or Euro 105
Non Resident Child (upto 11 years): US$ 95 or Euro 75
Rate per person (Resident): Kshs. 6,950/=
Resident Child (upto 11 years): Kshs. 4,950/=
