Location
South coast, about 30 km south of Mombasa
Best time
December to March and July to October
Known for
White-sand beaches, reefs and water sports
Ideal stay
3 to 5 nights
About Diani Beach
Discover Diani Beach
Diani Beach is one of Kenya’s finest beaches: a long stretch of powder-white sand, palm trees and warm, turquoise Indian Ocean water. It is the perfect place to unwind after a safari.
A coral reef protects the shore, making the water calm for swimming and snorkelling. Diani offers diving, kitesurfing, dhow trips and the Colobus Conservation centre, home to rare Angolan colobus monkeys.
Highlights
Why visit Diani Beach
White-sand beach
Kilometres of palm-lined beach.
Snorkelling and diving
Coral reefs, turtles and tropical fish.
Kitesurfing
Steady winds from December to March and June to September.
Colobus monkeys
Rare primates in the coastal forest.
Experiences
Things to do
- Snorkelling at Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park
- Dhow sunset cruise
- Kitesurfing and diving
- Shimba Hills day trip
- Combine with Tsavo East or a fly-in Mara safari
Seasons
When to visit
December to March
Hot, sunny and ideal for the beach.
July to October
Warm and dry, with good diving.
April to June
Long rains; some hotels offer low-season rates.
3 packages
Safari packages that include Diani Beach
Ready-made itineraries you can book as they are or tailor to your dates and budget.
3 days · From $1000
14 days · From $3,000
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