Kisite Mpunguti Marine National Park

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Kisite–Mpunguti Marine Protected Area (MPA) is located on Kenya’s southern coast in Kwale County, within the Shimoni–Vanga seascape near the Kenya–Tanzania border. Established in 1973 and gazetted in 1978, the MPA is managed by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and comprises two core island systems: Kisite Island and the Upper and Lower Mpunguti Islands. Kisite Marine National Park (28 km²) is a fully protected no-take zone, while Mpunguti Marine National Reserve (11 km²) allows controlled artisanal fishing and low-impact tourism. The MPA is internationally recognized as an ecologically significant seascape and a climate refugia for coral reefs.

By Road: Located in Kwale County, a distance of 574km from Nairobi and 90km from Mombasa, the park lies 11km off the Kenyan Coast (at Shimoni) and 8km north of the Tanzanian border.

By Air: From JKIA or Wilson Airport to Moi International Airport in Mombasa and Ukunda Airstrip. The park is about 100km from Mombasa by road.

By Rail: Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Syokimau (Nairobi Terminus) to Miritini (Mombasa Terminus) train stations then connect by road.

• Camera
• Binoculars,
• Snorkeling gears
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• First aid kit
• Sunglasses
• Drinking water
• Appropriate beach wear.

Your safety matters. Please review our essential guidelines to help ensure a safe, enjoyable experience for you and for the wildlife.

1. You are in the wildlife’s home. Please respect their privacy and right of way.

2. National parks are plastic-free. Single-use plastic is prohibited.

3. General road rules apply. Car hooting or driving under the influence of alcohol are strictly prohibited.

4. Adhere to park entry and exit times. Gates open at 6:00 AM and close at 6:00 PM, unless you are spending overnight.

5. Move slowly and quietly. Animals can react dangerously if startled.

6. Noise distracts wildlife. Use mobile phones and sound devices sparingly and only in designated areas.

7. Remain in your vehicle unless in designated areas. Keep doors closed at all times.

8. Observe the maximum speed limit of 40 km/h (25 mph). Speeding attracts penalties.

9. Stay on established roads and trails. Off-road driving is strictly prohibited.

10. View wildlife from a minimum distance of 20 meters.

11. Feeding wildlife is prohibited, as it disrupts their diet and leads to human dependency.

12. Carry out all trash to help keep the park clean.

13. Do not leave campfires unattended while camping.

14. Visitors enter the park at their own risk and Terms and conditions apply.

Toll Free: 0800 597 000

Email: customerservice@kws.go.ke

WhatsApp: +254 (0) 726 610509