Shimoni Reef Lodge
The boats for the Kisite-Mpunguti marine park load in Shimoni village, with Wasini Island a short crossing offshore. Staying here swaps the long road transfer for a walk to the jetty.
Waterfront in Shimoni
Outdoor pool
Family rooms
Category
Mid-Range
Location
Shimoni & Wasini, Kenya
Shimoni Reef Lodge
The tactical base: a lodge in Shimoni village, the little port where the Kisite-Mpunguti boats load up. Staying here turns the hardest part of the excursion — the roughly 55 km road transfer from Diani — into a short morning stroll, and after the day boats leave, the waterfront goes quiet again. A pool, a restaurant and family rooms cover the essentials; the location does the rest.
Best for: Snorkellers and divers who want the marine park at their doorstep.
Room types
Cottage
Suite with Private Pool
Essential information
Strengths
- Waterfront in Shimoni
- Outdoor pool
- Family rooms
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Location
- Shimoni & Wasini, Kenya
- Snorkellers and divers who want the marine park at their doorstep.
Good to know
- Shimoni is about 55 km from Diani (1–2 hours by road) and about 90 km from Mombasa — sleeping locally removes that transfer from the morning of the trip.
- Wasini Island is reached only by boat: the crossing from Shimoni takes about 15–20 minutes.
- Sea conditions and marine wildlife sightings are never guaranteed: the captain and the tide decide on the day.
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