Fees · Destination Guide
Shimoni Wasini and Kisite
Shimoni dhow departures, Kisite coral reefs and a Wasini island lunch
Key fee: Kisite-Mpunguti KWS marine conservation entry: non-resident
KWS posted USD 25 adult; USD 15 child
Fees · Destination Guide
Shimoni dhow departures, Kisite coral reefs and a Wasini island lunch
Key fee: Kisite-Mpunguti KWS marine conservation entry: non-resident
KWS posted USD 25 adult; USD 15 child
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
KWS currently displays a daily Kisite-Mpunguti marine conservation schedule of USD 25 for non-resident adults and USD 15 for non-resident children, with other citizenship/residency categories. Collection status needs confirmation: court reporting says a stay was issued against the new October 2025 park tariffs, and this research did not independently establish the latest court disposition or checkout total. Ask KWS and the chosen operator what is actually charged and included. The marine park ticket is separate from a private boat price, and community guiding at Wasini can be a separate charge.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kisite-Mpunguti KWS marine conservation entry: non-resident | KWS posted USD 25 adult; USD 15 child Posted daily single-entry charge, subject to current enforcement and ticket terms | Non-resident park visitors | KWS official payment channel or licensed tour package, after checking inclusion | Posted on the KWS park page. 2025 rate implementation was challenged and stayed according to court reporting; do not treat the displayed tariff as independently confirmed collection. Children's age/category eligibility is governed by KWS rules. |
| Kisite-Mpunguti KWS marine conservation entry: Kenya resident | KWS posted KES 675 adult; KES 350 child Posted daily entry schedule, verify before paying | Visitors with qualifying Kenya resident documentation | KWS official payment route or inclusive operator package | Confirm that the visitor satisfies KWS resident-document requirements. October 2025 rate litigation means the posted amount may not equal current collection. |
| Kisite-Mpunguti KWS marine conservation entry: East African citizen | KWS posted KES 500 adult; KES 250 child Posted daily entry schedule, verify before paying | Qualifying East African Community citizens | KWS official payment route or inclusive operator package | KWS category and documentary proof govern; the park webpage describes categories inconsistently in places, so confirm at KWS checkout. |
| Kisite-Mpunguti KWS marine conservation entry: other African citizen | KWS posted USD 15 adult; USD 10 child Posted daily entry schedule, verify before paying | Eligible African citizens outside EAC categories | KWS official payment route or inclusive operator package | Based on published KWS tariff; the current payable total remains subject to enforcement clarification. |
| Operator day-boat, snorkeling and optional scuba | Varies; Pilli Pipa advertises USD 137 adult day trip and USD 40 one dive / USD 70 two dives as add-ons Operator-specific quote, not a statutory park fee | Guided boat excursion guests; scuba extra only if selected | Directly with the named local operator | Pilli Pipa's listing includes Diani transfer, snorkeling equipment, park fees and a Wasini lunch in its main package; certified diver pricing, caps and conditions are separate. Price/inclusions must be rechecked directly and are not presented as live availability. |
| Wasini Women Group community boardwalk/guiding | Not independently verified for October 2026 Local visit, if operating | Visitors choosing the community walk | Community project/guide on Wasini, after confirmation | Community ownership is described in a primary listing, but current admission and public hours were not confirmed; do not reuse older third-party estimates. |
| Kenya standard eTA, where required | Official portal starting at USD 30 As approved on issued eTA | Passport holders who are not exempt | Where to pay | Official eTA fee starts at USD 30; eligibility and other application types differ. Apply before travel and wait for approval. |
| Mandatory government-designated inbound travel health insurance | Approximately USD 44 plus system charges in October 2026 consular guidance Consular guidance describes 90 days; check the actual issued policy | Most non-exempt foreign visitors staying under 12 months | Where to pay | Kenya introduced government-designated inbound health insurance on 5 October 2026. The government portal lists up to USD 44 including statutory charges and 90-day cover. Its short-stay threshold differs from UK entry advice, and the portal itself has conflicting exemption descriptions. Confirm the rule for your passport, status and itinerary directly before travel. This entry policy is not proof of specialist diving or evacuation cover. |
Fee
Posted daily single-entry charge, subject to current enforcement and ticket terms
Posted on the KWS park page. 2025 rate implementation was challenged and stayed according to court reporting; do not treat the displayed tariff as independently confirmed collection. Children's age/category eligibility is governed by KWS rules.
Posted daily entry schedule, verify before paying
Confirm that the visitor satisfies KWS resident-document requirements. October 2025 rate litigation means the posted amount may not equal current collection.
Posted daily entry schedule, verify before paying
KWS category and documentary proof govern; the park webpage describes categories inconsistently in places, so confirm at KWS checkout.
Posted daily entry schedule, verify before paying
Based on published KWS tariff; the current payable total remains subject to enforcement clarification.
Operator-specific quote, not a statutory park fee
Pilli Pipa's listing includes Diani transfer, snorkeling equipment, park fees and a Wasini lunch in its main package; certified diver pricing, caps and conditions are separate. Price/inclusions must be rechecked directly and are not presented as live availability.
Local visit, if operating
Community ownership is described in a primary listing, but current admission and public hours were not confirmed; do not reuse older third-party estimates.
As approved on issued eTA
Official eTA fee starts at USD 30; eligibility and other application types differ. Apply before travel and wait for approval.
Consular guidance describes 90 days; check the actual issued policy
Kenya introduced government-designated inbound health insurance on 5 October 2026. The government portal lists up to USD 44 including statutory charges and 90-day cover. Its short-stay threshold differs from UK entry advice, and the portal itself has conflicting exemption descriptions. Confirm the rule for your passport, status and itinerary directly before travel. This entry policy is not proof of specialist diving or evacuation cover.