Location

The Kisite & Mpunguti Marine Park and Reserves are located on the south coast, 40km from Mombasa town in Kwale District of coast province. The ecosystem covers a marine area with four small islands surrounded by coral-reef. Kisite island is covered in low grass and herbs while Mpunguti Islands have dense coastal equatorial forest.
Major attractions include the coral gardens and it is an important site for snorkelling, diving and bird watching. In the Kisite - Mpunguti Marine Park and National Reserves some of the commonly seen fish include: large numbers of pelagic fish, butterfly, parrot, rockcod, angel, manta ray. Turtles, dolphins, reef sharks are also seen. The pristine coral varieties are impeccable; corals like staghorn, brain, liliac-blue, mushroom, and lavender present unique photo taking opportunities. The colorful beauty of the coral, complimented by the large number of yellow and red tuna and snappers are unmatched.


The mouth of the Tana River lies approximately 3 hours drive north of Malindi on the Kenya coast. A remote and beautiful area of rolling white sand dunes, vast deserted beaches, meandering channels lined with mangroves, patches of dense forest with occasional stands of doum palms, acacia scrub and savannah. Wildlife includes topi, zebra, waterbuck, reedbuck, herds of buffalo and elephant. Crocodile and hippo are easily observed and the bird life is spectacular.

Takaungu is a small rural village located on the Kenyan Coast between Mombasa and Malindi, in the Kilifi District, Coast Province. Fishing and a local coral quarry are the predominate industries. The population consists of Swahili Muslims, mostly living in or near the town center and a sizable Christian community in the shambas or countryside that surrounds it.

Kikambala lies beyond Mtwapa Creek on the coast north of Mombasa, last of the beach resorts with easy access to Mombasa. A long stretch of white beach, the sand so fine in places it squeaks underfoot. On either side of the road for about 40 kms beyond Kikambala lie vast sisal estates.

Shimoni is best known for its game fishing and coral caves. The Pemba Channel is world famous for some of the best big game fishing in Africa. Wasini, a small rocky island in view from the shore, consists of a small Swahili village, some Muslim ruins and the Wasini Island Restaurant, renowned for wonderful seafood. The snorkelling in the area is superb - magnificent coral reefs less visited than those further north. Historically Shomoni was where the slave traders held their captives in caves befoe loading onto ships.

Galu Beach is situated south of Diani Beach and is less built up with fewer hotels and no shopping malls. There are dirt roads and indigenous bush. The beach is mostly white and sandy but coral rock makes swimming difficult along some portions of this beach.
A popular site for kite surfing.

Shanzu lies north of Mombasa and is a lovely stretch of white, sandy beach lined with palm trees and a few prestigious hotels. A quieter area than some of the other beach resorts. Just beyond Shanzu, Mtwapa Creek cuts deep inland.

Location

Bagamoyo is situated on the coast north of Dar es Salaam, it is only accessible by road, which at present in poor repair. It is a fascinating historical town, being situated on the mainland coast close to Zanzibar it grew in the 1800s as a centre for the caravans travelling in land. Through here the slave trade flourished, together with the trade in ivory. Bagamoyo was the port through which many of the explorers, including Dr Livingstone, passed. The Holy Ghost Fathers set up a mission here in the 1860s, one of the first along the coast. The port however was not suitable for deep draught steam ships, and so Bagamoyo settled into decline.

Funzi Island is located on the southern coast of the Mombasa Island. The island is surrounded by the Indian Ocean waters with patches of mangroves trees, swaying palms and sparkling sand. You can also fly directly on a private charter from Mombasa Moi Airport to Funzi Island.

The unique remoteness of Funzi Island, along with the close proximity to Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park where guests can snorkel or dive, Funzi Creek where guests have the opportunity to watch birds, dolphins, and crocodiles, and the Ramisi River where boat trip ends with superb sundowners makes it one of the best places to visit on the Kenya coast. If that wasn't enough to make Funzi Island an attractive exotic Indian Ocean beach island destination, lying on the Pemba channel makes it one of the best fishing spots in whole of Africa.

Dolphins are often seen off the coast here.