Wasini Lookout
island lodge · Wasini, Kisite & Shimoni
On Wasini Island, booked all inclusive on our 2-day Wasini, Shimoni & Funzi excursion.
- All-inclusive stay
- On Wasini Island
2-Day Wasini Island, Shimoni & Funzi Excursion from Diani
Sail by traditional dhow, snorkel the reefs, visit the Shimoni Slave Caves and toast the sunset, then spend day two in the mangroves of the Ramisi River and Funzi Island.
- Duration
- 2 days / 1 night
- Departs from
- Diani
- Back at your hotel
- Late evening on day two
- Parks & places
- Wasini, Kisite & Shimoni
- Overnight
- 1 night
- Meals
- All inclusive at Wasini Lookout; seafood lunch on day two
Overview
Swap the savannah for the sea. Day one is a full day on the water on a traditional dhow: snorkelling or diving off the south coast, a visit to the Shimoni Slave Caves and a champagne sunset, before dinner and a night at Wasini Lookout on an all-inclusive basis. On day two you sail or drive to the Ramisi River, depending on the tides, and explore the mangroves by dinghy, looking for crocodiles and birds, before a seafood lunch and a visit to Funzi Island.
- A full day on a traditional dhow with snorkelling or diving
- The Shimoni Slave Caves, a site of the East African coastal slave trade
- A champagne sunset and an all-inclusive night at Wasini Lookout
- A dinghy trip through the Ramisi River mangroves
- Seafood lunch and Funzi Island
Itinerary
Day 1 · Dhow, reef and sunset
Morning
Pick-up from your Diani hotel and drive to Shimoni (about 30–45 minutes from Ukunda).
Full day on a dhow for snorkelling or diving.
Visit the Shimoni Slave Caves.
Champagne sunset, then dinner and overnight at Wasini Lookout, all inclusive.
Overnight at Wasini Lookout, all inclusive
Day 2 · Mangroves and Funzi Island
After breakfast, sail or drive to the Ramisi River (depending on the tides).
Transfer to a dinghy for a mangrove tour, looking for crocodiles and birdlife.
Seafood lunch.
Visit Funzi Island.
Return to your hotel in the late evening.
Route map
- 1Pick-up in Diani
- 2Wasini, Kisite & Shimoni
- Ukunda → Shimoni: 30–45 minutes
Prices
Price on request
Tell us your dates and group size and we'll send an exact quote.
Get a quote for this tripWhat changes the price
- Group size and whether the vehicle is private or shared
- Vehicle type and lodge choice
- Season
- Residency: Kenyan residents and African citizens pay lower park fees
What's included
Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Champagne sunset
- Overnight at Wasini Lookout, all inclusive
- Mangrove dinghy trip
- Seafood lunch
- Funzi Island visit
Not included
- Tips
- Drinks
- Items of a personal nature
Confirmed in your quote: whether park entrance fees are included in the price, and the fee that applies to you.
Where you'll stay
Good to know
The tides set the plan
Day two's route — sail or drive to the Ramisi River — depends on the tide, so your guide confirms the plan the evening before.
Malaria
Tsavo is a malaria area, with the highest risk around March–May and November–December. Ask your doctor or a travel clinic for advice.
What to bring
- Swimwear and a towel
- Reef-safe sunscreen and a hat
- A dry bag for your phone
- A light layer for the evening
Getting there and pick-up
We collect from hotels in Diani.
Pick-up areas in Diani
- Diani Beach Road (north, central, south) · from 05:30–06:30
- Galu & Kinondo · from 05:30–06:30
- Tiwi · from 05:30–06:30
- Ukunda · from 05:30–06:30
Reviews
“The crew was extremely professional and welcoming.”
“An excellent safari, nice game drives and sunsets”
Frequently asked questions
Will we see dolphins?
Often, but never guaranteed. Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins live around Kisite year-round.
What is the Shimoni Slave Caves visit like?
A short, guided walk through natural coral caves that local guides say were used to hold enslaved people before shipment. It's run by the local community and is a sobering, important stop.
What should I bring?
Swimwear, a towel, reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, a dry bag for your phone and a light layer for the evening.
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