1 Day Wasini Dhow Adventure
A 1-day Wasini dhow trip sounds amazing! Wasini Island, located near the coast of Kenya, offers incredible experiences for those interested in coastal culture, marine life, and natural beauty. Here’s a brief overview of what a typical day might look like on a Wasini dhow tour:
Morning
Pick up from your hotel between (Diani 7.00 am and 07:30 am) (Mombasa 5:30 am and 5:40 am). Drive to Wasini Island along Mombasa – Lunga Lunga highway, a distance of 45 km to the south of Diani, arriving at around 8.30 am at the Shimoni KWS for ticketing then we start the boat ride for one hour searching for dolphins. We have a light breakfast, fruit, and some soft drinks onboard. Sail to Kisite Marine National Park where you will snorkel and swim for 1 to 2 hrs. Afterward, we sail back to Wasini Island for lunch mainly seafood and Swahili dishes (we have an option for the non-seafood that is vegetarian/ chicken). After lunch, you can have a village walk for about 30 Minutes on the Island, and then sail back to Shimoni jetty arriving at around 1530 hrs.
We then proceed to Shimoni Slave caves just 200m from Shimoni jetty. Here, you will have all history of slavery. The slave cave visit takes between 20 and 30 minutes. Then you drive back to your hotel arriving at around 1700 hrs.
Snorkeling and Dolphin Watching
Snorkeling: After reaching the marine park, you’ll have the chance to snorkel or dive to witness an incredible variety of fish, corals, and maybe even sea turtles!
Dolphin Spotting: The waters around Wasini are known for dolphins, so there’s often a chance to see them swimming alongside the dhow.
Lunch on Wasini Island
Swahili Lunch: is usually served on Wasini Island itself. for lunch mainly seafood and Swahili dishes (we have an option for the non-seafood that is vegetarian/ chicken).
Afternoon
We then proceed to Shimoni Slave caves just 200m from Shimoni jetty. Here, you will have all history of slavery. The slave cave visit takes between 20 and 30 minutes. Then you drive back to your hotel.