Mombasa & Diani Tours: 8 of Them, Priced and Timed

1.Walking Tour Through Old Town Mombasa and Fort Jesus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 393 reviews · from $50Our pick

Walk through Mombasa with Kenyan guide Humphrey Ndungu, stopping at the elephant tusks, spice market, fish market, Old Port, Hindu temple, Akamba Handicraft, and Fort Jesus. The tour lasts about two to four hours, moves at your group’s pace, and includes a guided Fort Jesus visit, but not the entrance fee.

“An interesting visit with a knowledgeable guide but two different tours were combined resulting in a large group and much waiting around.”

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2.Dhow Adventure to Wasini Island & Kisite Marine Park

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

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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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.Full-Day Special Wasini Island Tour with Snorkeling and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 184 reviews · from $126

Travel from Diani to Shimoni for a small-group dhow trip through Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park. You get breakfast, snorkeling gear, two reef sessions, dolphin-spotting chances, lunch on Wasini Island, Coral Garden and Slave Caves visits, drinks, and underwater photos. Hussain is one guide praised for careful snorkeling support.

“The early morning drive was long (about 45 mins) but interesting. The boat crew were all very friendly and helpful. The dolphin watch was super nice. Take some tablets if you easily get seasick though. The first bit of snorkelling was average. The second bit far more interestinRead more”

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5.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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6.Mombasa City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 170 reviews · from $45

Spend about four hours exploring Mombasa with a licensed guide, tuk tuk rides, and city pickup included. Visit Fort Jesus, Old Town, the spice market, Mombasa Tusks, and the Akamba wood-carver market. Guides such as Anthony and Antony are praised for clear history talks, patience, and practical local advice.

“Our guide Antony Nzivo did a good job introducing us to Mombasa. He is knowledgeable and caring. We visited some of the most emblematic sights in the city such as Fort Jesus, Old Town Mombasa, Mombasa Tusk; Mackinnon Market, Swaminayaran Temple and Akamba Handicraft Cooperative. Happy to have taken this tour with Antony.”

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7.Tusks, Fort Jesus, Old Town, Beach and City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 137 reviews · from $30Best value

Spend about four hours seeing Mombasa with guides such as Juma, who combines Fort Jesus, Old Town, Marikiti Spice Market, Pembe za Ndovu, and Mamangina Beach with local stories, spice tasting, photography help, and tuk tuk rides. Fort Jesus admission, meals, and personal purchases cost extra.

“Highly recommend this tour. Albeit young, the guide - Juma, is very knowledgeable, takes well care of the group, friendly, charming and takes you through all the main highlights of Mombasa. Guide also provided us comfortable transport from hotel and back in Nyali and also paid for our tuk tuk rides between some stops in the city. Tour took around 4 hours. Honestly one of the best guides I had in my trips!”

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8.Full Day Dolphin Watching with Snorkeling in Wasini

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $113

From Diani, Omar, Hussein, and the Safe Adventures Safaris team take you by road and boat to Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park. Expect dolphin watching, guided snorkeling, a Wasini village visit, Swahili lunch, and Shimoni Slave Caves. The day lasts 7 to 8 hours, includes hotel pickup, and caps the group at 25 people.

“This was my second time going out with these guys. I don’t think I would ever want to go with another group. It gets better every time. From dolphins to lively coral and sea life. I can’t say enough about how enjoyable it is. The host are very friendly and accommodating. It’s a must go every I’m in kenya”

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