By Road: From Nairobi, Mombasa is about 487 KM. The park can be reached by road from Mombasa CBD, and then connected by boat from the various points along the beach which include: Serena Gate on the beach of Serena Hotel, Severin Gate on the beach of Severin Hotel, Travellers Gate on the beach of Travellers Hotel, Nyali Gate at Mombasa Marine Park Headquarters and Voyager Gate at Voyager water sport Area.

By Air: From JKIA or Wilson Airport to Moi International Airport

By Rail: Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Syokimau (Nairobi Terminus) to Miritini (Mombasa Terminus) train stations.

MODE OF PAYMENT: Through Ecitizen  (https://kws.ecitizen.go.ke/ ) via MPesa, Visa Card, RTGS ,Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)

Security/Guided tour per guide:

• Ksh. 1,720 – up to 4 hours

• Ksh. 3,015 – Over 4 hours

Vehicle Charges Per Day

These range from Ksh. 300 to Ksh. 5,000 depending on vehicle seat capacity normally from less than 6 seats to 45 seats and above.

Boat Charges per day

Boats are managed by the community and private diving schools. Boat charges are charged separately from the park entry fee.

What to take with you

Camera, binoculars, sunscreen, insect repellant, first aid kit, sunglasses, drinking water and appropriate beach wear.

Park Size

210 sq. Km

Climate

Hot and humid

Rules

• Check local weather and sea conditions before taking into the waters.

• Do not damage or remove the corals; These are living organisms that take years to form and are host to many rare and endangered species.

• Do not remove shells or any other sea flora and fauna.

• Do not buy shells and other marine life products as souvenirs as this encourages further destruction of sea products.

• Do not dispose litter on the beach or in the sea. This is illegal and environmentally unfriendly.

• Hand feeding fish is illegal as it disrupts their normal feeding patterns.

The coral life is rich with different varieties/ species; Acropora, Turbinaria and Porites. Other marine life include; crabs, sea urchins, jelly fish, snappers, groupers, surgeonfish and sweetlips. Sea grasses and marine algae life is also present. The birdlife consists of a variety of seabirds in large nesting colonies and internationally significant numbers of crab plovers and roseate tern. Visitors can enjoy are jet skiing, boat rides, sailing and windsurfing. For the water magic lovers, snorkelers and divers, the marine park is a great destination.

Mombasa Marine is surrounded by beautiful and breathtaking beaches. These include; Nyali, Shanzu, Bamburi and Kenyatta Public beaches.

Other unique and historic sites around the marine park include; Jumba la Mtwana, Fort Jesus, Haller Park and Shree Jain Temple among others.

There’s no KWS self-catering accommodation or camping facilities provided.

Phone: 0800597000

Email: msamarine@kws.go.ke