Kiunga Marine National Reserve description
Kiunga Marine National Reserve, This ecosystem incorporates a chain of about 50 calcareous offshore islands and coral reefs in the Lamu Archipelago. Attractions here include reptiles such as sea turtles, olive ridley, and reef fish. Surfing, diving, snorkelling, water skiing and sunbathing are other activities that are of interest to tourists.
Attractions in Kiunga Marine National Reserve
- Reptiles/fish: Sea Turtles, Olive Ridley, Leatherback, Turtles, Reef fish
- Insects/arthropods: Lobsters, Sea urchins, Sea star, Crabs, Mosquito
- Kiwayu Island
How to get to Kiunga Marine National Reserve
- Roads: Kiunga is a remote, unspoilt village on the mainland about 150 km east of Lamu
- Airstrips: One at Dodori N. Reserve
- By Sea: from Lamu you can get to kiwayu Island by dhow or Speedboat
Privately Owned Campsites & Lodges in Kiunga Marine National Reserve
- Munira Island Camp
- Kiwayu Safari Village
Kiunga Marine National Reserve fees
Citizen
Adults KSH: 150
Child KSH: 150
Resident
Adults KSH: 350
Child KSH: 200
Non – Resident
Adults USD:20
Child USD: 15
Kiunga Marine National Reserve Contacts
Attraction Type: Beach & Marine
Category: Fishing, Coral Reef, Diving
Region: Coast
City / Town: Lamu
Telephone: 254 721 300333
Email: reservations@kws.go.ke
Website: http://www.kws.org/parks/parks_reserves/KMNR.html
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