Kisite Mpunguti Marine National Park – Park in Shimoni

Kisite Mpunguti Marine National Park protects coral islands and reefs on Kenya's far south coast, off Shimoni and Wasini Island in Kwale County, near the Tanzania border. Established in 1973 and gazetted in 1978, it is made up of Kisite Marine National Park, a fully protected no-take zone of about 28 km², and Mpunguti Marine National Reserve, about 11 km², where controlled local fishing is allowed.

The area is one of the best places in Kenya to see dolphins, and its clear water and coral gardens make it a favourite for snorkelling and diving. Green and hawksbill turtles, reef fish and seabirds are common, and the islands are an Important Bird Area. Coconut crabs live on the small coral rag forest islands.

Most visitors join a dhow trip from Shimoni that combines snorkelling, dolphin watching and lunch on Wasini Island. KWS offers accommodation at Shimoni, and Diani's resorts are about an hour away. Fees and bookings are on the KWS Kisite Mpunguti Marine National Park page.