Diani Beach
Kenya · Kwale · 5 m
Description
Diani Beach is one of Kenya’s best-known beach destinations, stretching south of Mombasa along a long, fine-sand shoreline on the Indian Ocean. Protected by offshore coral reefs, the coast offers excellent opportunities for swimming, snorkeling, diving, and kitesurfing. Behind the beach, the Colobus Conservation Centre introduces visitors to the endangered Angolan colobus monkey and the surrounding coastal forest. Nearby, Shimba Hills National Reserve is home to elephants, sable antelopes, and diverse wildlife. Excursions to Wasini Island and Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park combine dolphin watching, coral reefs, and Swahili culture. Diani blends tropical beach life with wildlife, nature, and marine experiences.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 3 to 10 days (optimal 5 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: December – February
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- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Diani Beach and reef lagoon
- Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park snorkeling and diving
- Colobus Conservation
- Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest
- Kitesurfing and windsurfing
- Wasini Island dolphin watching(Day trip)
- Shimba Hills National Reserve(Day trip)
- Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary(Day trip)
- Kongo River sunset
- Tiwi Beach and African Pool(Day trip)
- Diani dhow sailing
- Diani coral reef marine life
- Diani Beach sea turtle conservation
Getting there
- Airports:
- UKA