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Half Day
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Minimum 4 guests, shared group
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Book for your preferred date
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Ask Our Team
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Guided snorkelling
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Low-tide safari
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Coral reef
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Watamu Marine Park
Description
Explore the coral gardens of the Watamu Marine National Park on a guided snorkel safari. Low tide gives clear, calm water over the reef, and a guide stays with you to point out fish, coral and other marine life you might otherwise miss.
Our team handles the booking and can add the safari to any Watamu, Malindi or North Coast stay.
Rates and Child Policy
| Excursion | Schedule | Non-resident adult | Non-resident child | Resident and citizen adult | Resident and citizen child |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Snorkel Safari | Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, at low tide | KSh 3,000 (about USD 23) | KSh 2,000 (about USD 16) | KSh 3,000 | KSh 2,000 |
| Visitor | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Non-resident from outside Africa | USD 25 | USD 15 |
| Non-resident from within Africa | USD 15 | USD 10 |
| East African citizen | KSh 500 | KSh 250 |
| Kenyan resident | KSh 675 | KSh 350 |
- Child rates are shown in the table above; ask our team for the age range that applies to your excursion
- Marine park fees are paid through e-Citizen
- USD figures are approximate, converted from KSh at about 129 to the dollar, and the KSh rate applies
Rates are for 2025/2026 and may change without prior notice. Marine park fees are paid separately and are listed below. The start time follows the low tide and is confirmed when you book.
Excursion Overview
The guided snorkel safari is the easiest way to see the reef properly. Departures follow the low tide, when the water is calm and clear, and the guide helps you find the best coral and marine life for the day.
- Guided snorkelling in the Watamu Marine National Park
- Low-tide departures for calm, clear water
- Coral gardens and colourful reef fish
- Suited to beginners and confident swimmers alike
- Scheduled departures on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Meet your guide at the confirmed time
- Safety briefing and equipment fitting
- Guided snorkel over the reef
- Return to shore
What to Expect
Your guide gives a short safety briefing and fits your mask, snorkel and fins. You then enter the water together and the guide leads the group over the reef.
Marine life varies with the tide and season, so what you see on the day cannot be guaranteed. The exact reef and start time depend on the low tide and are confirmed when you book.
Bring swimwear, a towel, a hat, sunglasses, reef-safe sun cream and a light cover-up. A waterproof bag for your phone or camera is also useful. Contact our team to confirm availability and to book.
Photos are illustrative stock images of the destination, not of the property. Photo credits: Barisa2022, CC BY-SA 4.0 (commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mangrove_trees_at_Manda_Island.jpg); Ktwahir, CC BY-SA 4.0 (commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lamu_Mangrove_Coral_Reef.jpg); Ktwahir, CC BY-SA 4.0 (commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lamu_Mangrove_trees.jpg); Ahassan2023, CC BY-SA 4.0 (commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mangrove_forest_on_the_dry_sea.jpg).
Itinerary
Meet your guide at the confirmed time for a safety briefing.
Get fitted with a mask, snorkel and fins.
Snorkel over the coral gardens with your guide, tide and conditions permitting.
Return to the beach after the snorkel.
Location
Faq
The rate is KSh 3,000 per non-resident adult (about USD 23) and KSh 2,000 per child. Kenyan residents and citizens pay the same: KSh 3,000 per adult and KSh 2,000 per child. Rates are for 2025/2026 and may change without prior notice.
It runs on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, at low tide. The start time is confirmed when you book.
No. Marine park fees are paid in addition to the excursion rate, through e-Citizen. They are USD 25 per adult and USD 15 per child for non-residents from outside Africa, USD 15 and USD 10 for non-residents from within Africa, KSh 500 and KSh 250 for East African citizens, and KSh 675 and KSh 350 for Kenyan residents.
Marine park excursions need a minimum of 4 guests. Contact our team if you are travelling with fewer.
Bring swimwear, a towel, a hat, sunglasses, reef-safe sun cream and a light cover-up. A waterproof bag for your phone or camera is also useful.
$ 23.00
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