Greatest of East Africa’s Watersports Destinations
USD100 - USD300 Per Person Sharing Per Night
White sands, Kite surfing
Jun - Sep
Jun - Sep, Dec - Mar
Location: Diani Beach is located on the Indian Ocean south coast of Kenya, 19 miles from the city of Mombasa in the county of Kwale.
Size: Diani Beach is 11 miles long.
History: Under British protection in the early 1800s, the Kenyan Coast soon became popular as trade winds brought tourism and trade to the Diani Beach area. The first hotel was established in 1937.
Entrance Fees & Permits: N/A
Hours of Operation: N/A
By Road from Nairobi: If visitors want to travel by road from Nairobi, the drive will be a long, 320-mile journey that would take just under 9 hours.
By Road from Mombasa: Transfers from Mombasa to Diani will take a 1-hour drive a 20-mile distance.
By Train: If visitors want to travel by train well known as SGR from Nairobi to Mombasa, it covers a distance of approximately 293 miles and takes approximately 6 hours to complete the entire journey. You will then be transferred to your hotel.
By Air: A flight from Nairobi to Diani covers a distance of approximately 282 miles and the flight will take just over one hour and 20 minutes.
Weather & Climate: Diani Beach is a wonderful place to relax during the warmer months between December and March, with a quieter time to visit being between June and September. The weather is warm and the rainfall is minimal during this time. The humidity can be felt between the sunny months of October and November with rainfall falling during April and May.
Avoiding Crowds: Consider visiting Diani Beach in the slightly out of peak season during the months of October and November or late May into early June.
Value for Money: With modest accommodations located near and around the Diani Beach area, taking a beach holiday on the Kenya coast offers a value for money experience. There are high-end hotels and resorts for visitors looking for that luxury experience without having to pay the price to stay on an Indian Ocean Island.
Popular Marine Life Sightings: Scuba divers can enjoy an incredible underwater wonderland with rich marine life with sightings of species such as razor fish, starfish and sea cucumbers. A short distance away at the Kisite Marine Park, visitors can see turtles and possible sightings of dolphins.
The Aquatic Landscape: A long stretch of white sandy beach lined with vibrant green palm trees and lapped by turquoise waters, Diani Beach, is a delightful escape.
At Diani Beach, the long white sandy beach invites visitors to relax and soak up the sun, while the watersports are endless. Kitesurfing and paragliding are among the favorite activities to engage in when visiting.
| Lodge or Hotel | Distance to park entrance (in miles) |
| Swahili Beach Resort | At the beach |
| Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort | At the beach |
| Diani reef beach resort & spa | At the beach |
| Neptune palm beach boutique resort & spa | At the beach |
| Baobab beach resort & spa | At the beach |
| Neptune paradise beach resort & spa | At the beach |
| Neptune village beach resort & spa | At the beach |
| Waterlovers beach resort | At the beach |
| Eleven pearl boutique hotel & spa | At the beach |
| Diani Sea Resort | At the beach |
| Sands at Nomad Hotel | At the beach |
| Leopard Beach Resort & Spa | At the beach |
| Southern Palms Beach Resort | At the beach |
| Papillon lagoon reef | At the beach |
Chale Island Beach: This headland offers a beach escape, forested coastline offering wonderful sea views and a pristine beach.
Mombasa: The town of Mombasa lies 20 miles or a 90-minute drive from Diani beach, offering visitors the chance to explore the city or engage in a cultural experience in the surrounding villages.
Consider visiting Diani Beach during the warm months between December and March. For guests combining this beach stay with a safari, consider visiting during the month of September when the weather is still warm and just before the humidity sets in.
Pricing for accommodation in or near Diani Beach can cost between USD100 and around USD300 per person sharing per night.
Visitors can take a 90 minute drive from Mombasa to reach Diani Beach.
The incredible amount of water sports and wonderful marine life makes Diani Beach a great beach destination to visit. It is also an easy add-on to a Kenyan Safari.
Walk With Maa Tours, offers three great safari packages that make perfect pairings to complete your trip.
Take a traditional safari road tour and head out to your safari destination in a 4*4 Vehicle. Along the way, you’ll have time to enjoy Kenya’s rich landscapes, savannahs, and endless vistas.
When time is of the essence, but you still want to fit in a great safari adventure, opt in for our fly-in air safari from Diani Beach. Our air safaris from Diani Beach will land you at the awe-inspiring Maasai Mara National Reserve in just about 2 hours! On your flight enjoy views of the Great Rift Valley and magnificent Mt. Kilimanjaro.
For the best of both worlds, combine both flight & road safari tours. Save time but also enjoy the adventure of a road trip to your safari destination. From Diani Beach it’s a quick trip to the airport at Mombasa and then a short flight to Nairobi. There, you’ll start your safari, traveling overland to Kenya’s colorful game parks. At safari’s end you’ll return to Nairobi and fly back to the beach.
Diverse fish species such as razor fish, crab, starfish and sea cucumber, to name a few, can be found in the waters of Diani Beach. Plus the chance to spot dolphins and turtles is possible at nearby Chale Beach.
N/A
It is advisable to pre book your stay at Diani Beach to avoid disappointment as the region is a wonderful option for a beach and bush combination itinerary.
Transfer from Mombasa and spend a few days at a resort or hotel near or at the beach.
Local transportation can be arranged by the guests’ lodging or travel arranger.
There are guest houses and boutique hotels, as well as splendid resorts at Diani Beach. Wonderful options include the Leopard Beach Resort and Neptune Paradise Beach Resort & Spa.
Havana Bar, the Nomad Beach Bar and Leonardo’s Restaurant are great options offering a variety of food choices. Enjoy a sundowner cocktail at the Sail Beach Bar or Asha Bistro.
Chale Island Beach
Visitors can spend some time during their Diani beach stay to explore the wonders of nearby Chale Island Beach Wonderful views and a forested coastline await.
Mombasa
Drive one and a half hours to the city of Mombasa for some cultural and urban exploration.
