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Watamu Marine National Park

Google rating 4.2 (58 reviews)
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Get there early for dolphin season (November to December), then snorkel through one of the coast's most diverse ecosystems. Finding a reliable and affordable boat tour's the hard part, but a good guide will show you unique marine life worth the hunt.

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  • Wheelchair accessible

Google reviews

4.258 Google reviews
  • Sergio S.Google review · 20 Dec 2025

    Splendid place for diving.

  • Edwin M.Google review · 11 Jul 2025

    I loved this Value for money for sure Here's the thing, get there early if you wanna see the dolphins but the season for that I was informed is November to December The other thing, after seeing the dolphins, there's snorkeling... I'm not yet adventurous for that😅😅 But I'll try that next time Afterwards, you're taken to the shallow waters to either play with the sand or swim And then lunch afterwards to try the sea food, mostly octopus, prawns and lobsters Then later a canoe ride in a certain creek at the island you're taken to And then back to the starting point It's a whole day activity so you'll have a lot of fun. Should cost you utmost 3,500ksh. Worth it💯💯

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  • Deborah B.Google review · 30 Mar 2025

    Finding a reliable and affordable boat tour through the marine park can be difficult, but it's still a must visit place. The ecosystem here is so diverse and beautiful, and a good tour guide will show you so many unique aspects of life on the coast.

  • Anthony A.Google review · 11 Jan 2025

    It was a good place to visit, I did the full day but the half day could have seen the same thing because the lunch they served wasn't the best.

  • Elodie D.Google review · 30 Dec 2024

    I don't know how it is during the low season but we came during Christmas time and honestly it is a complete shame, The departing site and organisation is a complete mess. You can see in the pictures attached what is the " glass" boat, just a small dirty plexiglass frame! 20+ boat full of noisy Italian tourist side by side chasing these poor dolphins, one of the boats overturned in the waves. The snorkeling spot doesn't worth it at all, hundred of people in the sea, dead corail, see weeds and only few fishs. Even the equipment that had been given to us is crappy and dirty.

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Kilifi, Kenya

Watamu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Watamu Marine National Park is located at J2J8+VHJ, Kilifi, Watamu.

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