Beautiful Wasini Island, ‘The Hidden Paradise’

Located 3 kilometres off the coast of the Indian Ocean and 75 kilometres south of Mombasa, is a beautiful Island known as Wasini. The Island has some of the best beaches and the waters around the Island are home to whales, dolphins and colourful tropical fish.

Anyone looking for peace and tranquillity, feel of nature and beauty is set to visit the Island. Apart from the marine features, Wasini Island roads are made of coral or sand. The Island also known as the hidden paradise host the Kisite Mpunguti Marine National Park making it a favourite tourist destination.

Several traditional cottages are spread along the Wasini Island coast line, making the view beautiful at both sunrise and sunset. You are also served with delicious Swahili delicacies that will leave you yearning for more.

Some of the best places for accommodation while visiting Wasini Island include; Wasini Raha Snorkelling and Diving situated in Wasini, Wasini Lookout, Shimoni Reef Lodge, Mango Lodge Kenya, Coast Sun Gardens Cottage, Kaskazi Beach house, Hidden Paradise Beach Cottages Msambweni, Oasys House – Beautiful Private Beach Front Home, Sawa Sawa Beach House just to mention a few.

The Island was originally inhabited by Chinese people. Even today, it doesn’t have proper roads or means of transportation. Cargo and goods are transported by foot or by boats.