Excursions
Pili pipa dhow
Destinations
Kisite Marine Park
Duration
1 day
Price
140 € PP
The Kisite Marine National Park with an area of 28 km² is located on the southern coast of Kenya near the border with Tanzania. The species-rich coral reef provides a habitat for over 250 species of fish as well as sea turtles and dolphins! Seasonally you can even see whale sharks and humpback whales.
Your excursion:
In the morning at 07:10 a.m. we will pick you up from your accommodation and drive you to the pier in Shimoni. There you board the Dhow Pili Pipa. You will be welcomed with tea, coffee and biscuits and informed about the daily routine. Then the boat trip to Kisite Marine Park begins.
You will receive individual advice on your snorkeling experiences and non-swimmers are also welcome to take part in this day tour. Life jackets and snorkeling equipment are provided!
Accompanied and guided by the crew, you can enjoy extensive snorkeling and viewing the underwater world in shallow areas above the colorful coral reef.
- Small groups with personal support
- Adventurous snorkeling under expert guidance
- Diving with a PADI instructor by prior arrangement (fees applicable).
- Diving and snorkeling equipment is provided
- Chilled drinks and fresh fruit await you on board.
The dhow has awnings, but please remember to ensure adequate sun protection!
We ask that you use coral-friendly sunscreen or bring long shirts. The reef suffers greatly from the entry of sunscreens and oils.
Toilets are available on board the Pili Pipa.
The tour is accompanied by marine biologists who will give you interesting insights into the flora and fauna of the Indian Ocean. You are also welcome to look at the marine books and nautical charts.
The onward journey to Wasini Island takes place under sail, weather conditions permitting.
Here on Wasini Island you can expect an excellent Swahili buffet, prepared from fresh ingredients. Enjoy your lunch and the wonderful atmosphere by the Indian Ocean! Lunch including mineral water, beer and house wine.
Later the journey goes back to the coast, we pick you up at the pier and take you back to your hotel/holiday home in the late afternoon.
What's included
- Transfers from/to the hotel
- Snorkeling equipment
- Parking fees
- Drinking water, house wine, beer, buffet
Plan your trip
Advice, planning and booking of your safari in Kenya
DMTours & Safaris offers the full service at our office in Diani Beach
Travel reports
Posted on Google Nicole PodzorskiTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We returned today from our two-day tour through Tsavo East. It was a wonderful trip for the whole family – we'd love to come back again. Our driver, James, made it possible for us to see so many incredible animals! And the overnight stay at Satao Camp was fantastic too. 😇Posted on Google Thomas GrossTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had an excellent guide, Ismael, on our 3-day tour. We could stop whenever we wanted to take photos. A particular highlight was being able to observe lions up close on two days – what incredible luck! The lodges were fantastic, and the food and cleanliness were outstanding. Many thanks again to Ismael for taking such good care of us, and to the entire team who organized everything so perfectly!Posted on Google Magdalena MiethTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. From April 29th to 30th, 2026, we had the privilege of experiencing a truly magnificent safari in Tsavo East. James was a level-headed, experienced, and very pleasant driver and guide, and our interactions with him were a great pleasure. We booked our accommodation at Satao Camp and felt exceptionally pampered and well cared for. We were able to observe elephants, lions, zebras, baboons, jackals, giraffes, antelopes, ostriches, secretary birds, and many, many other magnificent animals up close and have gained the utmost respect for the beautiful flora and fauna of Kenya. Thank you so much for allowing us to share this adventure.Posted on Google Paul NyamariTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Best experience, excellent destinations. Happy smilesPosted on Google Carina 2101Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My friend and I went on a 3-day safari with our guide, Ismael. We visited Taita Hills and Tsavo East National Parks and saw a huge amount of wildlife and stunning scenery. Ismael shared fascinating information about the animals and was incredibly enthusiastic. He even made extra drives so we could see a pride of lions! He was truly dedicated to giving us the best possible experience. We'll never forget this trip! The accommodations at Salt Lick and Sentrim Tsavo East were also more than satisfactory. Overall, it was an absolutely fantastic experience. Thank you so much!Posted on Google Norman STrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent planning and organization. We had a 1,5-day tour with James. He went out of his way to show us a lot in that time. We were very satisfied and can highly recommend him.Posted on Google Christiane SmolkaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We booked an overnight safari. The tour was superbly organized and planned. Our driver, James, spoke excellent German and was very friendly and helpful. His knowledge of nature and animals made the two days a wonderful experience.Posted on Google Patrick GrenouilleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a wonderful two-day safari in Tsavo East National Park with DM Safari Tours and can highly recommend this experience! Our driver, James, was simply fantastic. He spoke excellent German, was incredibly friendly and helpful, and extremely knowledgeable. Thanks to him, we saw many animals and gained fascinating insights into nature and wildlife. The organization was also top-notch, and everything ran smoothly. Our stay at the Ashnil Aruba Lodge was a real highlight – a great place to stay in a beautiful location with excellent food. Overall, it was an unforgettable experience that we would repeat in a heartbeat. Many thanks to the entire team and especially to James for this special time!