Wasini Island:APlaceWhere TimeStandsStilland theSeaWhispersEnvisionarrivingonan island where thehurriedtempoofcontemporarylifefadesinto acadenceguidedby thewavesand thewhisperingpalms. Wasini Island is asecrettreasurelocatedoff the southern coast ofKenya,featuringdeepserenityanduntouchednaturalsplendorthatoffersnotmerelyajourney,but atruerejuvenationfor thespirit.Wasini is an islandcharacterizedbyitsabsence—novehicles,noasphaltroads, and notoweringhotels.Instead,itpresentsamorevibrantwayoflife:coralreefsthatsparkleinthebrightestturquoisewaters,airfilledwithsaltandhibiscusfragrances,andacommunityrichinSwahiliheritageandage-oldseafaringcustoms. Theisland’ssoothingterrainisinterwovenwithcleanwhitecoralpathways,encouragingyoutoroamanddiscover,encounteringlocalswhosesmilesradiatewarmthlikethetropicalsunshine.ThetriptoWasiniinitselfisanadventure.Usuallybeginningwithaclassicdhow—ameticulouslycraftedsailingboat—thejourneyoverthetranquilwatersof theIndianOceanisasmoothshiftfromthemainlandhustletoislandpeace.Asthelanddisappears,thefeelingoffreedomexpands,suggestingthemarvelsthatexistbeneath theocean.WasiniservesastheentrancetothefamousKisite-MpungutiMarinePark,frequentlyregardedasKenya'stoptreasureofconservation.ThisiswherethewondergenuinelyhappensBack on the island, the atmosphere is one of serene, timeless elegance. You can explore the breathtaking Wasini Coral Gardens, an otherworldly landscape carved from fossilized coral, where ancient baobab trees stand like sentinels against the sky.4 Sharing a simple, delicious Swahili lunch—fresh seafood seasoned with coconut and lime—under a canopy of trees is a moment of perfect contentment, a reminder that the simplest pleasures are often the most profound.
This island is more than just a destination; it's a whisper from a quieter past. It challenges you to listen to the ocean's wisdom, and to connect with the genuine, unhurried pace of life. A visit to Wasini is a chance to recharge your spirit, to be humbled by the raw beauty of nature, and to carry the memory of its peace with you long after you've sailed away. Wasini Island is not merely a place to see—it is a feeling to experience, a tranquility to absorb, and an inspiration to live a life less hurried.
Entry Fees
The entry for Wasini Island depends on the specific activities you choose
- The entry fees to the adjacent Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park are 25USD for adults and 15 USD for children
- The community - run projects are charged separately at a fee of Ksh 200 each for Wasini Women Group boardwalk and Shimoni slave cave exploration.
Location
This wonderful island is located in the Indian Ocean off the southern coast of Kenya, about 3 kilometers from the mainland near the Tanzanian border
Distance to nearby cities (in km):Mombasa (74), Ukunda / Diani Beach (43), Shimoni (2), Lunga Lunga – Border Tanzania (10), Tanga – Tanzania (55)
Geographic Coordinates: S 4° 40′, E 39° 22′
Tours Around This Attraction
Bird watching, diving, boat safaris, coral viewing, snorkelling, sunbathing and swimming with the dolphins
How To Get There
From Mombasa Airport or Mombasa Rail Terminus
- Take a taxi or shuttle. You can book via www.kaributaxi.com
- You will pass either through the Dogo Kundu By-pass or the Likoni ferry.
- You will drive approximately 95 kilometers south of Mombasa
From Diani Airport
- Located just 37 mi (60 km) from the airport, . Where you can indulge in Boat safaris. Other highlights include sunbathing, snorkelling and swimming with dolphins.
Taxi transfers from your Diani hotel can be arranged where you will be dropped at Shimoni Old Boat Jetty (about an hour) where you will be ferried over to Wasini Island which will take around 10 minutes
Best Time To Visit
The best time to visit is December to March : This period features the warmest, sunniest days and the calmest seas.
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