PILLI PIPA DHOW, the genuine product, snorkeling tour to Kisite Marine Park | 8 hours to 9 hours

208 Reviews | Diani Beach
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PILLI PIPA DHOW, the genuine product, snorkeling tour to Kisite Marine Park
2 Adults x $130.00
$260.00
Approx Total
$260.00
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Soda/Pop
  • Morning tea and snacks
  • National Park fees
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • All snorkelling equipment hire including: Snorkelling masks, prescription snorkelling masks,snorkels, fins,life jackets and buoyancy rings. All our equipment is imported from the Netherlands and regularly serviced and replaced.
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • White wine or beer included with lunch
  • Pick up and drop off from your Diani Beach, Msambweni or Tiwi hotel
  • Bottled water
  • Cold soft drinks and water on board throughout the tor
  • Buffet style seafood lunch (vegetarian or chicken option available if ordered in advance)
  • Fully owned and licenced boat and captain
  • Snacks
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Professional marine guides and snorkelling/ diving instructors
  • Your own beach towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Water friendly shoes
  • Hat and sunglasses
  • Camera
  • Swim suit
  • DIVING at extra cost. Pay on the day. 40 USD

Overview

Enjoy Kenya’s most popular snorkelling and diving boat safari to the famous Kisite Marine Park, just 50km from Diani Beach. Diving at extra cost, pay on the day. Snorkel and/or scuba dive in warm waters with pristine coral and marine life diversity, home to dolphins, turtles, stingrays, moray eels and an unbelievable diversity of fish and coral species. Pilli Pipa have two sailing dhows and can therefore ensure small numbers on each for added safety and individual service.   You’ll have the chance to snorkel twice in Kisite Marine Park before sailing to your private Robinson Crusoe restaurant on Wasini Island to experience a traditional and fresh Swahili seafood lunch (vegetarian options also available). Your excursion with us includes return transfers to and from your Diani/ Mombasa hotel, all Marine Park entrance fees, use of modern and maintained snorkelling equipment, all snacks and beverages on board your dhow as well as alcoholic beverages and seafood lunch on Wasini Island

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Hotel pickups commence between apporximately 7:00am and 7:25am from Diani Beach. Depart from Shimoni jetty at approximately 8:45am ... Read more â–¼

Itinerary

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    You will be collected from your South Coast hotel or villa and driven by minivan to Shimoni where you board our dhow to go to the Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park. This excursion is not suitable for collection from North Coast Mombasa hotels as the travelling distance is long. Many guests still do it but there can be long delays at the Likoni ferry. Snorkel at two different dive sites with the chance of seeing dolphins on the way and in the park. Dolphin sighting not guaranteed but highly probable. We see dolphins regularly and there is plenty of marine life to see. Then proceed to Wasini Island for an excellent lunch of fish and crab. Alternatives of chicken or vegetarian can be ordered in advance.

    6 hours

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Evidence of dive certification is required from all divers wishing to participate in a certified dive (fun dives available for non-certified divers). Dives incur additional charges.
  • Not normally possible to pick up from Mombasa or North Coast hotels but please ask first to see if we can make special arrangements.

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

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  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

4.7

208 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    162
  • 4 stars
    32
  • 3 stars
    6
  • 2 stars
    5
  • 1 star
    3

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 162 reviews with 5 stars

A fantastic day trip from Diani Beach

Published on Feb, 2025

A great way to spend a day from Diani Beach! They take care of everything - transport from your hotel, a snorkeling trip at Kisite Marine Park, lunch at Wasini Island, and an impactful tour of the slave caves at Shimoni. Not experienced snorkelers, we felt safe and taken care of in the water. The ocean was pretty choppy, at least when we went in February, so keep that in mind if that's a concern. But Pilli Pipa is a great team!

Pilli Pipa day trip to Wasini Island

Published on Feb, 2025

A totally slick operation. From the collection at our hotel to the provision and organization of diver gear, the staff were friendly and professional. The diving and snorkeling (one of each) were amazing. Fantastic viz and variety. The meal supplied was fun, tasty and varied. Even their punctuality was spot on! Very fair value for money and a good day out.

Brilliant day trip!

Published on Jan, 2025

Had a brilliant time. Well organised, very friendly professional local staff, one of whom spoke a little English, French, Italian and German. Saw many different types of colourful fish, in a safe environment. The meal at the restaurant on Wasini Island was delicious, cooked by local women. They even made a birthday cake as we were celebrating a birthday! Thank you for a wonderful day!

Fantastic dives and food!

Published on Dec, 2024

For a 40th birthday present Pila Pilpa Dhow safaris had been recommended to us by friends living in Kenya - it was magical from start to finish :) Even arranging this from the UK was made super easy and the team made the whole day feel special and effortless. The dives were incredible—we saw a white tip reef shark, octopus, turtle, loads of lobster, a big moray eel, and just so many beautiful fish! The water was so clear, and the whole experience was just breathtaking. After the dives, we headed to Wasini for an amazing crab lunch that was honestly one of the best meals we’ve ever had. Just when things seemed like they couldn’t get better the staff surprised us with a birthday cake after lunch! It was such a thoughtful touch, and my partner was completely blown away. The team was fantastic—so friendly, fun, and attentive. They made sure everything was perfect and created such a relaxed, happy atmosphere. If you’re looking for an incredible Dhow adventure, this is it. Between the diving, the food, and the amazing crew, it was an unforgettable day. Huge thanks to everyone who made the 40th birthday celebration so special!

Wonderful, the real deal

Published on Dec, 2024

I took a boat tour with 2 scuba dives and lunch on the island. The boat was pleasant, staff warm and invested in laying out safety and comfort. Scuba dives in the area were really lovely as I saw a huge range of marine life. The highlights for me included a pod of dolphins, and two octopus, both of which I’d never seen before, but there were also plentiful reef fish to admire. Selina who led my dive gave a full safety briefing and reminder of dive protocol and I felt in excellent hands. During the dive she pointed out oodles of interesting animals to look at and kept a reassuring eye on my sometimes errant dive technique. Afterwards there was lunch on Kisite island. I had feared it would be a generic delivery of basic foodstuff, I was happily completely wrong. A lovely setting, a selection of well made dishes, drinks generously included, and the gourmet centrepiece of so much juicy seasoned crab. Also drinks and post dinner dessert and tea. I was happily stuffed. I would definitely dive with them again and plan to also check out their home resort nearby too.

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