KIUNGA MARINE NATIONAL RESERVE

“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, seagrass and extensive mangrove forests which are a refuge for sea turtles and dugongs. The reserve provides ideal opportunities for windsurfing, diving and snorkeling, water skiing and sunbathing.

Attractions

Marine Life

Reptiles/fish: Sea Turtles, Olive Ridley, Leatherback, Turtles, Reef fish

Insects/arthropods: Lobsters, Sea urchins, Seastar, Crabs, Mosquito

Kiwayu Island

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)

Key features

• Coral reefs
• Sand dune
• Coral reefs
• Sand dune
• Kiwayu Island

Activities

• Diving
• Snorkeling
• Sun Bathing
• Water Skiing
• Wind Surfing