Diani Beach Safari

Treat yourself to Kenya’s devastatingly beautiful south coast with a Diani beach safari. Voted, the 7^th best beach in Africa in 2017 by Tripadvisor, Diani is nothing short of palm-fringed paradise.

Diani incorporates Tiwi beach, Chale Island, Funzi Island, Galu beach, Kinondo and Msambweni.

Its surfable waves, white sand and lush forest make a Diani beach safari the perfect escape for honeymooners, aqua sports enthusiasts, party groups, families and backpackers.

You can choose to relax in a hammock and watch the waves ebb on the Indian Ocean shores or visit the coral mosques, sacred forests, monkey forests and other exciting tourist sites.

Travelers wishing to experience Kenya’s coast usually have to decide between North and South coast. North Coast (north of Mombasa) is more crowded and offers a wider range of activities such as sightseeing, shopping, nightlife and sports.

The beaches on the south are more beautiful and most of its hotels are isolated and serene.

Must See

Wild primates at the Colobus Conservation
View where the ancestors reside at Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest
Komboza Cave
Coral rock slave caves at
Flying foxes and bats at Fikirini caves
Panoramic views of Shimba Hills from Kutazama

Must Do

Skydiving
Dhow safari
Day tour to Wasini Island
Visit the slave caves
Boat trip on Mwachema River
Birdwatching
Watersports
Water skiing
Kitesurfing
Attend a diving school at Diving the Crab or Diani Marine
Make a wish at Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest
Snorkeling at and Wasini Island
Have dinner at in Chale which is Kenya’s only resort island
Take a dolphin safari
Take a dhow cruise as you learn more about mangroves
Visit Gazi village and Kongo Mosque

Places to stay while at Diani

The Sands at Nomad
Diani Sea Resort
Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa
Diani Sea Lodge
The Villa Luxury Suites
Baobab Beach Resort & Spa
Southern Palms Beach Resort
Swahili Beach Resort
Amani Tiwi Beach Resort
Neptune Village Beach Resort
Neptune Paradise Beach Resort
Leopard Beach Resort
Jacaranda Indian Ocean Beach Resort
Ocean Village Club
Bahari Dhow Beach Villas
Diani Banda Cottages
Sheba Cottages
Shalom Cottages
Tiwani Cottages
Shimoni Backpackers

When to schedule a Diani beach safari

Diani is humid with sunshine hours ranging from 7 to 9 hours a day. Temperatures are always high and most rainfall is seen in April, May, October and November.

The sea is very turbulent between May and June due to strong currents and tours to Wasini and other places that require boat rides are not highly recommended. If you want to truly enjoy a Diani beach safari, travel during the warmest months such as December to March.

Rainfall usually doesn’t last for long and periods of sunshine are always abundant even in wet seasons.

Most travellers combine a Diani beach safari with a . If you want to combine beach fun with a safari, travel to Kenya from Nairobi to save on the high cost of flights from Ukunda to Maasai Mara.

How to get to Diani

Ferry: The Kenya Ferry Service transports people from Mombasa to South Coast. Take a ferry from Kilindini and alight at Likoni. This 5-minute crossing runs regularly but expect delays during rush hour.
Air: Diani is served by Ukunda Airstrip. There are at least three flights every day to Nairobi with Air Kenya and Fly 540. You can get low-cost flights for your Diani beach safari on Vacay Holiday Deals. Many hotels offer free pick-up from the Ukunda Airstrip. If this is not offered, you can take a taxi at the minimum fare of KSh 700. Alternatively, you can talk to a driver from other hotel vans that wait at the airport for their guests. The driver will most probably allow you to board once you tip him.
Road: You can take a matatu (local bus-taxi) from Mombasa town to Likoni Ferry. Once you alight at the ferry, take another matatu to Ukunda which is 30km away. Finally, board a matatu for the remaining 5km of the trip from Ukunda to Diani beach. If you’re coming from Tanzania, get a Mombasa bound bus and drop off at Ukunda. From there to Diani beach, you could take a taxi or matatu.