Kisite mpunguti marine national park is a beautiful marine park located on the southern coast of Kenya at Kawale. The park was established to protect marine endemic animals and covers an area of 39 square kilometers, which includes four beautiful islands.
Kisite Mpunguti Island is one of the best coastal areas to do snorkeling; the island comprises of over 250 species of fish, about 200 sea turtles, 56 coral species, 70 resident dolphins to explore while on Kenya Wildlife Safaris.
Activities
Viewing marine life
There is a lot of marine life to be seen at the park, some of which include morays, angelfish, butterfly fish, puffer fish, snappers, hawksbill turtles, dolphins, humpback whales, whale sharks, damselfish, rays, groupers, triggerfish and parrot fish, among the rest.
Birdwatching
Bird watching at Kisite Mpunguti national park is best done at the park during rainy seasons when migratory birds from North Africa and Europe are common while the residential birds are breeding; there are also some aquatic birds to be seen.
Fishing
There are over 200 species of fish found on the Kisite-Mpunguti Island; deep-sea fishing can be conducted and the fishing equipment can be hired.
Snorkelling
Tourists can experience the Marine life by going snorkeling; there is a variety to be seen in the clear Indian Ocean waters.
Sunbathing
Tourists can do sunbathing at the sun-worshipped beaches of the mag coastal area with spectacular views of the ocean shores.
Guided walks
To complement your stay in Kenya, tourists can take beach walks at the shores and come across Marine life like turtles.
Diving
There are lots of diving sites available and diving lessons are also provided for those who would love to learn.
Boat ride
To have a better experience of the ocean, tourists can go for boat riding with a packed lunch box to enjoy while watching marine life.
Sailing
Best time to visit Kisite-Mpunguti national park is in the dry season when the waters are clearer for better views of Marine life and snorkeling.
The best time to visit the national park is during the dry seasons
Where to stay
There are various lodges like Mpunguti campsite, blue monkey beach cottages, wasini island guest house, Shimoni reef lodge, Betty’s camp and Chobus campsite among the rest
How to get there
The place is located in Kwale, a coastal province; it’s 8 kilometers north of the Tanzanian border and 11 kilometers off the mainland, the distance from Nairobi is about 500 kilometers and 90 kilometers from Mombasa. The park can be accessed by boat from the mainland.
