{"id":1287,"date":"2025-07-20T06:55:21","date_gmt":"2025-07-20T06:55:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themexriver.com\/wp\/travlia\/?post_type=trip&#038;p=1287"},"modified":"2026-02-13T08:57:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T08:57:45","slug":"wasini-day-tour","status":"publish","type":"trip","link":"https:\/\/tazidiadventures.com\/?trip=wasini-day-tour","title":{"rendered":"Wasini Day Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Accommodations, Flights, Transfers, Tours And Excursions, Activities<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1640,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","destination":[40],"activities":[24],"trip_types":[],"difficulty":[],"trip_tag":[],"class_list":["post-1287","trip","type-trip","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","destination-wasini","activities-cultural-historical-activities"],"packages_ids":"","trip_extras":[],"cut_off_time":{"enabled":false,"duration":0,"duration_unit":"days"},"booked-seats":[],"code":"WTE-21","price":"","has_sale":false,"sale_price":"","discount_percent":0,"currency":{"code":"KES","symbol":"KSh"},"duration":{"days":8,"nights":2,"duration_unit":"hours","duration_type":"days"},"min_pax":2,"max_pax":"","discount_value":0,"discount_label":null,"primary_category":0,"available_times":{"type":"default","items":["2021-1-01","2021-2-01","2021-3-01","2021-4-01","2021-5-01","2021-6-01","2021-7-01","2021-8-01","2021-9-01","2021-10-01","2021-11-01","2021-12-01"]},"description":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Experience an unforgettable coastal adventure with this richly curated&nbsp;<strong>Wasini Island Excursion Day Trip<\/strong>, a full-day marine getaway designed for travelers who love culture, wildlife, relaxation, and turquoise ocean beauty. Your journey begins with a scenic drive from Mombasa or Diani to Shimoni, passing lush coastal vegetation, historic fishing villages, and sweeping ocean views. At Shimoni Jetty, meet your professional marine guide for a safety briefing before boarding a traditional dhow for an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/balsonstours.com\/product\/mount-kenya-adventure-tour\/\">enchanting cruise<\/a>&nbsp;toward Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As your dhow glides across the sparkling Indian Ocean, watch for playful bottlenose and humpback&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ejzwPyaCKLo\">dolphins dancing<\/a>&nbsp;alongside the waves. Upon arrival in the marine park, dive into crystal-clear waters for a snorkeling experience rich with colorful coral gardens, vibrant tropical fish, and fascinating underwater life. Guests who prefer to stay dry can still enjoy the magic through a glass-bottom boat.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Midday, savor a delicious Swahili-style seafood lunch on Wasini Island, followed by an optional guided visit to the local village and the Coral Garden conservation project. This enriching cultural moment adds depth and meaning to your excursion, giving insight into Swahili traditions and community-driven marine protection.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Later in the afternoon, enjoy a relaxed sail back to the mainland before returning to your hotel with refreshing memories of the\u00a0<strong>Wasini Island Excursion Day Trip<\/strong>.<br><br><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Residents : Adults Ksh 3800, Kids Ksh 2800<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Non-Residents: Adults 6800, Kids Ksh 4800<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","cost_includes":"Return transport (Mombasa\/Diani \u2013 Shimoni \u2013 Mombasa\/Diani)\nShared dhow cruise\nSnorkeling or glass-bottom experience\nMarine Park entrance fees\nProfessional guide\nSwahili-style lunch\nMineral water\nVillage & Coral Garden visit","cost_excludes":"Personal expenses\nTips & gratuities\nOptional Slave Caves visit\nItems not listed under \u201cincludes\u201d","itineraries":[],"faqs":[],"group_size":"No","is_featured":true,"featured_image":{"width":1200,"height":900,"file":"2025\/07\/caption.jpg","filesize":344849,"sizes":{"medium":{"file":"caption-300x225.jpg","width":300,"height":225,"filesize":18152,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","source_url":"https:\/\/tazidiadventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/caption-300x225.jpg"},"large":{"file":"caption-1024x768.jpg","width":1024,"height":768,"filesize":201953,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","source_url":"https:\/\/tazidiadventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/caption-1024x768.jpg"},"thumbnail":{"file":"caption-150x150.jpg","width":150,"height":150,"filesize":6074,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","source_url":"https:\/\/tazidiadventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/caption-150x150.jpg"},"medium_large":{"file":"caption-768x576.jpg","width":768,"height":576,"filesize":114920,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","source_url":"https:\/\/tazidiadventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/caption-768x576.jpg"},"trip-thumb-size":{"file":"caption-374x226.jpg","width":374,"height":226,"filesize":23105,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","source_url":"https:\/\/tazidiadventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/caption-374x226.jpg"},"destination-thumb-size":{"file":"caption-600x810.jpg","width":600,"height":810,"filesize":125880,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","source_url":"https:\/\/tazidiadventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/caption-600x810.jpg"},"destination-thumb-trip-size":{"file":"caption-410x250.jpg","width":410,"height":250,"filesize":27816,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","source_url":"https:\/\/tazidiadventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/caption-410x250.jpg"},"activities-thumb-size":{"file":"caption-600x810.jpg","width":600,"height":810,"filesize":125880,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","source_url":"https:\/\/tazidiadventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/caption-600x810.jpg"},"trip-single-size":{"file":"caption-990x490.jpg","width":990,"height":490,"filesize":135550,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","source_url":"https:\/\/tazidiadventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/caption-990x490.jpg"},"travlia-img-size-1":{"file":"caption-790x368.jpg","width":790,"height":368,"filesize":81671,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","source_url":"https:\/\/tazidiadventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/caption-790x368.jpg"},"full":{"file":"caption.jpg","width":1200,"height":900,"source_url":"https:\/\/tazidiadventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/caption.jpg"}},"image_meta":{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0","keywords":[]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tazidiadventures.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/trip\/1287","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tazidiadventures.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/trip"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tazidiadventures.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/trip"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tazidiadventures.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tazidiadventures.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1287"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/tazidiadventures.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/trip\/1287\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1638,"href":"https:\/\/tazidiadventures.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/trip\/1287\/revisions\/1638"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tazidiadventures.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1640"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tazidiadventures.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1287"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"destination","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tazidiadventures.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fdestination&post=1287"},{"taxonomy":"activities","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tazidiadventures.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Factivities&post=1287"},{"taxonomy":"trip_types","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tazidiadventures.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftrip_types&post=1287"},{"taxonomy":"difficulty","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tazidiadventures.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fdifficulty&post=1287"},{"taxonomy":"trip_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tazidiadventures.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftrip_tag&post=1287"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}