"An Enchanted underwater World"
Further north along Kenya’s spectacular Indian Ocean coast is the Kiunga Marine National Reserve. This pristine ecosystem incorporates a chain of about 50 calcareous offshore islands and coral reefs in the Lamu Archipelago. Visitors can view the teeming sea life in the coral reefs, sea grass and extensive mangrove forests which are a refuge for sea turtles and dugongs. The reserve provides ideal opportunities for wind surfing, diving and snorkelling, water skiing and sunbathing.
Key features
- Coral reefs
- Sand dune
- Coral reefs
- Sand dune
- Kiwayu Island
Protected Area Type
Park Size
Climate
What to take with you
- Footwear, e.g. sandals or flip flops (to protect your feet from the reef)
- T-shirts (to protect your body from sunburn)
- Snorkel, mask, fins, all of which are available for hire
- Camera, hat, sunscreen, insect repellant
- Guide books
- Plenty of drinking water
- A friend(s)
How to get there
- Roads: Kiunga is a remote, unspoilt village on the mainland about 150 km east of Lamu
- Airstrips: One at Dodori N. Reserve
- By Sea: from Lamu you can get to kiwayu Island by dhow or Speedboat
Attractions
Marine Life
- Reptiles/fish: Sea Turtles, Olive Ridley, Leatherback, Turtles, Reef fish
- Insects/arthropods: Lobsters, Sea urchins, Sea star, Crabs, Mosquito
- Kiwayu Island
Privately Owned Campsites & Lodges
Park Entry Fee
Kiunga Marine National Reserve | Citizen | Resident | Non-Resident | |||
Adults KSH | Child KSH | Adult KSH | Child KSH | Adult USD | Child USD | |
130 | 125 | 130 | 125 | 17 | 13 | |
* Kindly refer to the KWS Conservation Fees document below for other services and charges.
* Mode of payment; Pay for your entry to any of our Parks or Reserves via eCitizen government platform.
* Create a personal account on the eCitizen Government platform by visiting https://kws.ecitizen.go.ke and make park payments in advance for a fast and convenient park entry.
Park Resources
Mobile: 0721686034
Postal Address:
Kiunga Marine Park,
The Warden,
P.O. Box 82,
Lamu,
Kenya.
