Best Marine Parks in Kenya and their locations.
Kenya is known to have exciting safari destinations that provide sightseers with marvel safari experiences, Kenya boasts several marine national parks and game reserves that are known to have thousands of wildlife to marvel at.
As we explore the Republic of Kenya, we get to notice some of the thrilling destinations in the country these include the thrilling marine national parks in the country which are ranked as homes to the marine species in the Republic of Kenya.
As we explore Kenya at length, in the context below we will delve more into the information about some of the best marine national parks that are found in the country, highlighting more about the biodiversity, and key features some of these marine parks include;
Kiunga Marine National Reserve
Kiunga Marine National Reserve is located in the northern part of Kenya situated near Somalia dominated by vast expanses of coastline, coral reefs, and stunning islands. More so, this national reserve is also seen as a critical nesting site for endangered sea turtles such as; olive ridley turtles, loggerhead, and many others. More so, this national park is seen as a haven for bird watchers because there are mangrove areas, which act as good natural habitats for the birds, and tourists exploring this national park get opportunities to embark on many interesting activities such as; windsurfing, diving and snorkeling, water skiing, and sunbathing.
Mombasa Marine National Park.
Mombasa Marine National Park is located within the bustling Mombasa city, and it was formed in 1986 it is home to an array of marine life, and migratory birds and is surrounded by Indigenous cover vegetation, visiting the national park is one of the greatest safaris adventures every sightseer in the country would not miss to thrill out on and this is because it offers numerous adventures to all its guest.
Malindi Marine National Park & Reserve.
Malindi Marine National Park is located in the northern region of Watamu established in 1979 covering a total surface area of about 213 square kilometers it offers a variety of exciting activities to individuals hence making it a perfect destination to visit some of these activities including; swimming, snorkeling, glass bottom boat rides, scuba diving, jet skiing bird watching, camping and visit beaches and many others.
Watamu Marine National Park
Watamu Marine National Park is situated 120 kilometers North of Mombasa covering a total surface area of about 10 square kilometers and is home to a plethora of marine life including mollusks, stony corals, dugongs, crustaceans, and over 500 different species of fish. It is also home to the endangered Green Sea turtle and octopus.
Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park.
Kisite Mpunguti Marine National Park is located on the southern coast of Kenya near Shimoni and the southern part of Wasini Island covering a total surface area of about 39 square kilometers and home to a variety of fish species such as; parrotfish, butterfly fish, angelfish, and many others. Kisite Mounguti is also famously known as a dolphin sanctuary that hosts around 200 dolphins.
Contact our trusted tour operators for more information about the top marine national parks in Kenya and then book with our tours and travel companies such as; Focus East Africa Tours who offer the best tour packages while on a safari in the country.
