Mombasa Marine Park
An allure of natural beauty
Windsurfing, Water Skiing, Snorkeling and Diving
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"Mombasa Marine National Park and Reserve is one of the most beautiful marine parks in Kenya. The park is filled with coral reefs though covering only 10 kilometers squared. Characterized by sandy beaches, palm trees, azure ocean and many more, the national reserve is covering around 200 kilometers."
The best time to visit the marine national park depends on the activities and the interest of each tourist. From June to December is perfect for observing Humpback whales as they migrate. For anglers’ enthusiasts, the period from August to October is excellent. For scuba divers and snorkelers, from October to March is the best time to enjoy marine life.
The National Park is gifted with different life species such as, seagrasses, starfish, crabs, turtles, stonefish, octopus, jellyfish, sea cucumber, angelfish, sharks, dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, green sea turtle, leatherback turtle, hawksbill, humpback dolphin,, damselfish, zebrafish, spinner dolphin and many more.
- Getting there: By road, Air & Railway
- Climate: between 20oC (68oF)&30oC (86oF)
- Operating Hours: daily from 06:00Hrs-18:00Hrs
- Accommodation:safari lodges/tented camps
- Activities: Marine Life viewing,Boating&Fishing
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Snorkeling & Diving
Tourists can enjoy a lot of activities like snorkeling in the splendid clear waters, diving at the best diving site, fishing, boat rides with a packed lunch to be enjoyed within the ride, bird watching, water skiing, and windsurfing.
The national park is filled with various marine life species to view and enjoy such as sea grasses, starfish, crabs, turtles, stone fish, sea urchins, sea cucumber, octopus, shark, dolphin, angelfish, butterfly fish, bottlenose dolphin, green sea turtle, parrot fish, hawksbill, humpback dolphin, leather black turtle, zebra fish, damselfish, spinner dolphin and loggerhead fish.
Aquatic sea life
Snorkeling is an entertaining activity for tourists where they can view the treasures of the sea in the clear water. Snorkeling gears are available for hiring.
Diving is an excellent experience at Mombasa Marine Park with one of the best diving sites. Night diving is also available at the site and diving gears are available for hiring at respective hotels and companies.
Marine Life Viewing
Warm azure ocean, swaying coconut palms on white sandy beaches are to be found in the Mombasa Marine National Park and Reserve. The park lies between the Mtwapa and Tudor Creeks and its blue waters are ideal for wind surfing, water skiing, snorkelling and diving.
They also provide a home to a colourful variety of marine species including crabs, starfish, stone fish, cucumbers sea urchins, corals, turtles, sea grasses and interesting migratory birds including crab plovers.