{"id":13825,"date":"2026-10-14T19:27:08","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T19:27:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fortynine.seoservices.co.ke\/tours\/wasini-island-excursion-pili-pipa-diani-kenya\/"},"modified":"2026-10-14T19:27:38","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T19:27:38","slug":"wasini-island-excursion-pili-pipa-diani-kenya","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/fortynine.seoservices.co.ke\/de\/tours\/wasini-island-excursion-pili-pipa-diani-kenya\/","title":{"rendered":"Wasini Island Excursion (Pili Pipa) from Diani, Kenya"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Join a full-day dhow excursion from Diani to Wasini Island and the Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park, one of the best days out on Kenyau2019s south coast. Snorkel over pristine coral reefs, watch for dolphins, sail on a traditional dhow and finish with a Swahili seafood lunch at Pili Pipa Restaurant.<\/p>\n<p>Our team handles the booking and the pick-up from your hotel, and we can add the excursion to any Diani stay.<\/p>\n<div class='row'>\n<div class='col-md-6 mb-4'>\n<div class='font-weight-bold text-dark mb-2'>Highlights<\/div>\n<div class='text-gray-1'>Full-day dhow cruise to Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park with snorkelling, dolphin viewing and a Swahili seafood lunch on Wasini Island<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='col-md-6 mb-4'>\n<div class='font-weight-bold text-dark mb-2'>Duration<\/div>\n<div class='text-gray-1'>Full day, with pick-up at about 7:10 am<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='col-md-6 mb-4'>\n<div class='font-weight-bold text-dark mb-2'>Departure Point<\/div>\n<div class='text-gray-1'>Diani Beach hotels and resorts, with drop-off at Diani and South Coast beach resorts<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='col-md-6 mb-4'>\n<div class='font-weight-bold text-dark mb-2'>Rate<\/div>\n<div class='text-gray-1'>KSh 8,500 per resident adult<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='col-md-6 mb-4'>\n<div class='font-weight-bold text-dark mb-3'>Price Includes<\/div>\n<div class='flex-horizontal-center mb-3 text-gray-1'><i class='flaticon-tick mr-3 font-size-16 text-primary'><\/i>Pick-up and drop-off from Diani Beach hotels and resorts<\/div>\n<div class='flex-horizontal-center mb-3 text-gray-1'><i class='flaticon-tick mr-3 font-size-16 text-primary'><\/i>Shared transport by mini-bus or coach<\/div>\n<div class='flex-horizontal-center mb-3 text-gray-1'><i class='flaticon-tick mr-3 font-size-16 text-primary'><\/i>Traditional dhow cruise with a professional guide<\/div>\n<div class='flex-horizontal-center mb-3 text-gray-1'><i class='flaticon-tick mr-3 font-size-16 text-primary'><\/i>Snorkelling equipment<\/div>\n<div class='flex-horizontal-center mb-3 text-gray-1'><i class='flaticon-tick mr-3 font-size-16 text-primary'><\/i>Kisite Marine Park fees<\/div>\n<div class='flex-horizontal-center mb-3 text-gray-1'><i class='flaticon-tick mr-3 font-size-16 text-primary'><\/i>Swahili seafood lunch<\/div>\n<div class='flex-horizontal-center mb-3 text-gray-1'><i class='flaticon-tick mr-3 font-size-16 text-primary'><\/i>Soft drinks, beer and white wine<\/div>\n<div class='flex-horizontal-center mb-3 text-gray-1'><i class='flaticon-tick mr-3 font-size-16 text-primary'><\/i>Booking support and 24\/7 customer care from our team<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='col-md-6 mb-4'>\n<div class='font-weight-bold text-dark mb-3'>Price Excludes<\/div>\n<div class='flex-horizontal-center mb-3 text-gray-1'><i class='flaticon-close mr-3 font-size-12 text-primary'><\/i>Breakfast<\/div>\n<div class='flex-horizontal-center mb-3 text-gray-1'><i class='flaticon-close mr-3 font-size-12 text-primary'><\/i>Personal expenses<\/div>\n<div class='flex-horizontal-center mb-3 text-gray-1'><i class='flaticon-close mr-3 font-size-12 text-primary'><\/i>Optional diving: USD 50 single fun dive, USD 70 certified double dive, USD 40 certified single dive<\/div>\n<div class='flex-horizontal-center mb-3 text-gray-1'><i class='flaticon-close mr-3 font-size-12 text-primary'><\/i>Tips and gratuities<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='border-top py-4'>\n<h5 class='font-size-21 font-weight-bold text-dark mb-4'>Rates<\/h5>\n<div class='font-weight-bold text-dark mb-2'>Excursion rate<\/div>\n<div class='table-responsive mb-4'>\n<table class='table table-bordered text-gray-1'>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope='col'>Excursion<\/th>\n<th scope='col'>Rate<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope='row' class='font-weight-bold text-dark'>Wasini Island Excursion (Pili Pipa)<\/th>\n<td>KSh 8,500 per resident adult<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class='mb-0 text-gray-1'>Activities: snorkelling, dolphin encounters, seafood lunch and sailing. Contact our team for non-resident and child rates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class='border-top py-4'>\n<h5 class='font-size-21 font-weight-bold text-dark mb-4'>Excursion Overview<\/h5>\n<p class='mb-4'>Enjoy a full-day sea and land excursion featuring a dhow cruise to the Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park. The experience includes snorkelling in pristine coral reefs, dolphin viewing, bird watching and a Swahili seafood lunch on Wasini Island.<\/p>\n<div class='font-weight-bold text-dark mb-3'>Tour Highlights<\/div>\n<ul class='list-group list-group-borderless list-group-flush no-gutters mb-3'>\n<li class='flex-horizontal-center mb-3 text-gray-1'><i class='fas fa-circle mr-3 font-size-8 text-primary'><\/i>Scenic coastal drive through local villages and plantations<\/li>\n<li class='flex-horizontal-center mb-3 text-gray-1'><i class='fas fa-circle mr-3 font-size-8 text-primary'><\/i>Traditional dhow sailing experience<\/li>\n<li class='flex-horizontal-center mb-3 text-gray-1'><i class='fas fa-circle mr-3 font-size-8 text-primary'><\/i>Snorkelling at Kisite Marine Park<\/li>\n<li class='flex-horizontal-center mb-3 text-gray-1'><i class='fas fa-circle mr-3 font-size-8 text-primary'><\/i>Dolphin sightings<\/li>\n<li class='flex-horizontal-center mb-3 text-gray-1'><i class='fas fa-circle mr-3 font-size-8 text-primary'><\/i>Coral reefs and diverse marine life<\/li>\n<li class='flex-horizontal-center mb-3 text-gray-1'><i class='fas fa-circle mr-3 font-size-8 text-primary'><\/i>White sandbank, tide permitting<\/li>\n<li class='flex-horizontal-center mb-3 text-gray-1'><i class='fas fa-circle mr-3 font-size-8 text-primary'><\/i>Swahili seafood lunch, with chicken or vegetarian alternatives<\/li>\n<li class='flex-horizontal-center mb-3 text-gray-1'><i class='fas fa-circle mr-3 font-size-8 text-primary'><\/i>Cultural and historical insights, with an optional Shimoni Caves visit, time permitting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class='font-weight-bold text-dark mb-3'>Itinerary Summary<\/div>\n<ul class='list-group list-group-borderless list-group-flush no-gutters mb-3'>\n<li class='flex-horizontal-center mb-3 text-gray-1'><i class='fas fa-circle mr-3 font-size-8 text-primary'><\/i>Pick-up at about 7:10 am from Diani Beach hotels and resorts<\/li>\n<li class='flex-horizontal-center mb-3 text-gray-1'><i class='fas fa-circle mr-3 font-size-8 text-primary'><\/i>Drive to Shimoni (about 1 hour 15 minutes)<\/li>\n<li class='flex-horizontal-center mb-3 text-gray-1'><i class='fas fa-circle mr-3 font-size-8 text-primary'><\/i>Dhow cruise to Kisite Marine Park, with refreshments served on board<\/li>\n<li class='flex-horizontal-center mb-3 text-gray-1'><i class='fas fa-circle mr-3 font-size-8 text-primary'><\/i>Snorkelling for about 2 hours<\/li>\n<li class='flex-horizontal-center mb-3 text-gray-1'><i class='fas fa-circle mr-3 font-size-8 text-primary'><\/i>Cruise to Wasini Island for lunch at Pili Pipa Restaurant<\/li>\n<li class='flex-horizontal-center mb-3 text-gray-1'><i class='fas fa-circle mr-3 font-size-8 text-primary'><\/i>Leisure time, then sail back to Shimoni<\/li>\n<li class='flex-horizontal-center mb-3 text-gray-1'><i class='fas fa-circle mr-3 font-size-8 text-primary'><\/i>Drop-off at Diani and South Coast beach resorts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class='border-bottom border-top py-4'>\n<h5 class='font-size-21 font-weight-bold text-dark mb-4'>What to Expect<\/h5>\n<p class='mb-3'>The day starts early with a pick-up from your Diani hotel, followed by a scenic drive through local villages and plantations to Shimoni. From there a traditional dhow takes you out to Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park, where you snorkel over coral reefs and may spot dolphins.<\/p>\n<p class='mb-3'>After the snorkelling you sail to Wasini Island for a Swahili seafood lunch at Pili Pipa Restaurant, with chicken or vegetarian alternatives, then enjoy leisure time before the sail back to Shimoni and the drive to your resort.<\/p>\n<p class='mb-3'>The rate is KSh 8,500 per resident adult. Contact our team to confirm availability and to book.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class='border-bottom py-3'>\n<p class='mb-0 text-gray-1 font-size-14'>Photo credits, licensed CC BY-SA: Knyn wndr (<a href='https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Wasini_Island_1.jpg' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Wikimedia Commons<\/a>), Victor Ochieng (<a href='https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Kisite_Marine_Park.jpg' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Wikimedia Commons<\/a>), FredD (<a href='https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Wasini_coast.JPG' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Wikimedia Commons<\/a>), rcrhee (<a href='https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Wasini_Island_(Kenya,_Day_5).jpg' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Wikimedia Commons<\/a>).<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Full-day Wasini Island dhow excursion from Diani: Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park snorkelling, dolphins and a Swahili seafood lunch. 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