Mombasa Marine National Park & Reserve

Allure of Natural Beauty

Warm azure ocean, swaying coconut palms on white sandy beaches are to be found in the Mombasa Marine National Park and Reserve. The park lies between the Mtwapa and Tudor Creeks and its blue waters are ideal for wind surfing, water skiing, snorkelling and diving. They also provide a home to a colourful variety of marine species including crabs, starfish, stone fish, cucumbers sea urchins, corals, turtles, sea grasses and interesting migratory birds including crab plovers.

Synonymous with sun, sand, beautiful warm weather and a vibrant town life, Mombasa is one of the great coastal destinations that wanderlust leads most visitors that love the beach to. While in Mombasa, Mombasa Marine National Park is a great find. Her alluring beauty illuminated by the coral reefs coupled with crystal clear ocean waters and marine life will capture you like a magnet.

Attractions & Activities

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. Activities that 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 for such leisure activities.

Mombasa Marine Park 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.