The Kenya coast stretches for some 500 km. Most of it is beach. All of it is protected by coral reefs. Much of it provides unspoilt diving conditions with numerous exciting dive sites that include wrecks and caves. Opportunities for snorkelling are endless.
Three Marine Parks have been created as public areas set aside for the protection of coral and fish and for the enjoyment of visitors. A small fee of $5 per adult and $2 per child is payable to the Kenya Wildlife Services for the privilege of snorkelling and diving there.
MALINDI & WATAMU MARINE NATIONAL PARKS
Both marine parks are incorporated in the same Marine National Reserve which have long stretches of casuarinas fringed white sandy beaches. Both Malindi and Watamu are world class for accessibility, beauty and diversity of marine life which live just off-shore on Barracuda and North Reef coral reefs and Turtle and Whale Islands... more info
MOMBASA MARINE RESERVE
Mombasa Marine Reserve was formed first, to protect the coralheads and their resident marine life from damage by over-fishing and trophy collecting (relics, shells, coral etc). Coral species include: branching (acropora), encrusting (turbinaria) and massive (porites)... more info
KISITE-MPUNGUTI MARINE NATIONAL PARK
At the southernmost point of Kenya's 500kms coastline lie some of East Africa's most colourful coral gardens. Located 4-8kms. Out to sea from Shimoni and next door Wasini Island, noted for its coral gardens, the Kisite Marine Park is beautiful and intact... more info