Diani Beach
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Kenya · National Park

Diani Beach

Powder-white sand, warm turquoise Indian Ocean and colobus monkeys in the coastal forest.

Distance from Nairobi
~30 km south of Mombasa · 1 hr flight from Nairobi
Park size
17 km of coastline
Best time to visit
July–March
Famous for
White-sand beach · Coral reef diving

About Diani Beach

Diani is Kenya's most celebrated beach, a 17-kilometre stretch of powder-white sand backed by coastal forest and lapped by the warm, protected waters of the Indian Ocean.

It is the perfect luxury coastal add-on after a bush safari, with world-class diving, kite-surfing, dhow sundowners and boutique beach villas.

Wildlife you'll see

The residents

Colobus monkey Dolphin Whale shark (seasonal) Coral reef fish Sea turtle
Top experiences

Things to do here

Kisite Marine Reserve Snorkel

Dhow trip to a pristine coral reef with dolphin spotting en route.

Kite Surfing

Diani's steady trade winds make it one of the world's top kite-surfing beaches.

Shimba Hills Day Trip

Half-day safari to nearby Shimba Hills for elephant and the rare sable antelope.

Private Sunset Dhow

Chef-prepared dinner on a traditional Swahili sailing dhow at sundown.

Sample Itinerary Highlight

A taste of Diani

Day 1
Arrival & Relax

Flight from the Mara or Nairobi, check into a beachfront villa and unwind with a spa treatment and sundowner.

Day 2
Reef & Dhow

Morning snorkel at Kisite Marine Reserve, beach lunch and an evening private dhow cruise.

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