1 Day Dhow Dolphin Program - Wasini Island

6:00am Depart from your hotel, drive for 1 hour to Shimoni, at Shimoni we will board an Arabian dhow and sail deeper into the sea to the marine park on Mpunguti island. Along the way, if we spot dolphins and you are a good swimmer, you can jump out of the dhow and swim with the dolphins. If you’re not a good swimmer, you stay on the dhow and watch. There will be a dock at the mpunguti dhow and everyone will go snorkeling, observing different types of fish and coral.

At 12:30 we will sail back to Wasini Island for lunch. Lunch consists of seafood. Fish, crab and white rice cooked in coconut milk, cassava cooked in coconut sauce. Vegetarian food is also available.
After lunch we will have a short walk around the village as it is a historical village that was used by the Arabs in the 18th century for slave trading. After a walk around the village, we will return to the dhow, sail back to Shimoni and board the car and return to the hotel, arriving around 5:00 or 5:30 p.m. at the end of the tour.



Prices include;
– Transportation, entrance fees to the park with snorkeling, lunch with seafood or various types of food for vegetarians, dhow cruise.



Prices do not include drinks and other personal items.
Any questions are welcome.

faq

Frequently asked questions

We operate safaris across all of Kenya’s most celebrated parks and reserves — Shimba Hills, Tsavo East, Tsavo West, Amboseli, Salt Lick / Taita Hills, and the Masai Mara. We also cover Tanzania for combined Kenya-Tanzania expeditions, as well as coastal tours along the Kenyan coast.

All our safaris use modern, well-maintained 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser jeeps fitted with open pop-up roofs — the industry standard for game viewing and wildlife photography. Our vehicles are cleaned and serviced regularly and comfortably seat up to 7 guests.

Absolutely. We regularly run family safaris and adapt every itinerary to suit the ages and needs of all travellers. We recommend Shimba Hills and Tsavo for younger children — shorter drives, incredible wildlife, and a more relaxed pace.

Kenya offers excellent wildlife viewing year-round. The peak season runs July–October during the Great Migration in the Masai Mara. For Tsavo and the coast-based parks, January–February and June–July offer the best game viewing. We’ll always advise on the ideal timing for your chosen destination.

Yes — all our tours are fully customisable. Whether you want a private romantic safari, a photography-focused expedition, or a family adventure with specific stops, we’ll tailor every element from vehicle type to accommodation level and daily schedule.

We understand that plans change. Cancellations made 14+ days before departure receive a full refund. Cancellations within 7–13 days incur a 25% fee. Less than 7 days notice — 50% fee. Full details provided at booking.