This article outlines the Kiunga Marine Reserve entrance fees and visitor information. The reserve is one of Kenya’s five marine national parks managed by KWS. It is located in Lamu County along the northern coastline, bordering the Boni and Dodori National Reserves. Covering 270 square kilometres, it features more than 50 islands, mangrove forests, mudflats, lagoons, beaches, dunes, coral reefs, and extensive seagrass beds.
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Wildlife and Landscape
The reserve supports diverse marine life including turtles, dugongs, lobsters, sea cucumbers, brittle stars, sea stars, crabs, fish species and numerous bird species. Kiunga is also known for having the tallest mangrove trees in Kenya, making it a unique ecological habitat.
Activities
Popular activities include snorkelling, diving, swimming, sunbathing, windsurfing and water skiing. Visitors often explore Kiwayu Island, noted for its impressive scenery and pristine marine ecosystems.