Boat Trips in Kenya: 9 Sorted by Price

1.Dhow Adventure to Wasini Island & Kisite Marine Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 337 reviews · 9 hours · from $128Our pick

Join Diani Dhow for a full-day trip from Diani to Kisite Marine Park and Wasini Island. Expect a traditional wooden dhow, two snorkeling stops, possible dolphins and turtles, breakfast, a Swahili seafood lunch, coral gardens, and the Shimoni slave caves. Crew members such as Mark, Marco, Venerdì, and Rashi are known for careful water support and free underwater photos.

“Gorgeous marine park & locals lunch on Wasini island. Saw lots of fish, octopus, giant clams, dolphins, etc… highly recommend!! Must see while in Diana area”

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2.Day Trip: Hell’s Gate Bike Ride & Lake Naivasha Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 251 reviews · 9 - 10 hours · from $34Best value

Start with a Great Rift Valley viewpoint, then cycle 16 km through Hell’s Gate National Park beside zebras, giraffes, gazelles, and buffaloes. Walk the gorge, enjoy lunch, and cruise Lake Naivasha for hippos and birds. Guides such as Ruth, Isaiah, and Patrick have earned praise for their care, but park, bike, boat, and lunch costs are extra.

“We had a wonderful experience today exploring Lake Naivasha by boat, enjoying the beautiful wildlife around us. Our visit to Hell's Gate was equally exciting, with fun activities that made the day even more memorable. A special thanks to Ruth and Isaiah, who were incredibly kind and patient throughout, making the experience all the more enjoyable.”

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3.Pilli Pipa Dhow, the genuine product, snorkeling tour to Kisite Marine Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 217 reviews · from $130

Spend 8 to 9 hours sailing from Diani, Msambweni, or Tiwi to Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park. Snorkel at two reef sites, watch for dolphins and turtles, then eat seafood on Wasini Island. The crew supplies masks, fins, life jackets, drinks, guides, park fees, and hotel transfers. Pickup from North Coast Mombasa is usually not practical.

“Excellent full day excursion in Kenya. The experience was exactly as described and the crew could not have been more friendly and helpful. Lunch was lovely (the option of a beer would have been nice!) Coral reef and dolphins fabulous.”

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4.Kisite Park Private Cruise with Breakfast and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 181 reviews · 8 hours · from $163

Travel from Mombasa or Diani to Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park on a private boat with guides such as Francis, Jimmy, Eric, or Ali. Look for dolphins, snorkel over coral reefs, relax on a sandbank, eat Swahili seafood, visit Wasini Island, and tour the Shimoni Slave Caves.

“The strongest aspects of the trip were our guides and the organisation. They went out of their way to ensure everything met our expectations. Even the discussions about modern Africa were profound and inspiring. Despite initial weather problems (it was raining), we reached a dolphin spot and observed one individual (apparently there were six the day before). Swimming with it was out of the question – it was too fast :). During the snorkelling, we saw lots of coral, fish, and one spiny lobster (I think it ran away quickly). I recommend bringing fins; you'll tire out more quickly without them. Then, we sailed to the island for lunch, past…”

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5.Day tour to Hell’s Gate National park and optional Boat ride on lake Naivasha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · from $125Top rated

Leave Nairobi at 7am for Hell’s Gate National Park, where you’ll cycle among zebra and eagles, then walk through volcanic scenery with a private guide. Add a one-hour Lake Naivasha boat ride for bird watching and hippo viewing. Guides may include Stephen, Gaddafi, Charles, Isaac, or Sammy.

“The acces to the Valley have been closed for five years! Its nowhere to be found in the advertising- you even see pictures from the bottom of the canyon- closed for five years now and no signs of opening the years to come”

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6.Full Day Lake Nakuru Park and optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 95 reviews · from $202

Leave Nairobi around 6:00am for the Great Rift Valley and Lake Nakuru National Park. Expect private transport, a guide such as Paul, Simba, Peter, or Jimmy, morning and afternoon game drives, rhinos, giraffes, birds, and possible lions. Add a one-hour Lake Naivasha boat ride for hippos and fish eagles.

“it was an excellent experience in our lifetime. The guide was too good and he showed us everything, he was a truly knowledgeable person and knew lot of about the park and also boating was amazing.”

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7.Small Group Budget Tour to Hells Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · from $57

You’ll leave Nairobi at 7am for Hell’s Gate National Park, cycle 8 kilometers toward the gorge, and look for wildlife along the way. Guides such as David, Jaffar, Kazungu, Jeffer, and Patrick are named with this operation. After lunch, add a one-hour Lake Naivasha boat ride for bird and hippo viewing. Park and boat fees cost extra.

“We had such a great trip. Thanks to our guide David👍. He was giving so good informations, was friendly. Thanks to our safe driver Alex👍”

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8.Day Tour To Lake Nakuru Park With Optional Boat Ride on Lake Naivasha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · from $210

Leave Nairobi at 6:00am with a private driver-guide for Lake Nakuru’s flamingos, pelicans, and wildlife, then continue to Lake Naivasha for an optional boat ride with hippo viewing and eagle feeding. Guides such as Festus Kazungu and Samuel have earned praise for their warm, well-informed care. Park fees and boat fare cost extra.

“I was concerned at first booking a trip all day with a stranger as my guide. But Festus Kazungu made me feel welcome and comfortable from the moment I met him. We was very knowledgeable about the area and quickly picked up on what I was interested. I cannot recomRead more”

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9.Day Tour To Hell’s Gate National Park and Optional Boat Ride on Lake Naivasha.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · from $65

Leave Nairobi at 7am for Hell’s Gate National Park, where a guide helps you cycle about 16 km among zebras, giraffes, warthogs, and dramatic cliffs. Add a Lake Naivasha motorboat ride for hippos, fish eagles, pelicans, and more birds. Drivers such as Calvin and guides including Frank or Gaddafi have led this private day trip.

“El guía nos estuvo mostrando todos los lugares de donde se inspiró la película del rey león, fue muy interesante y me gustó mucho. Tuve guía en español que me platicó y contó todo en hells gate, excelente guía. El chofer fue un poco insisRead more”

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