Diani Beach
Overview
Diani Beach Kenya is often referred to as a collective term for a group of interconnected beaches located south of Mombasa that make up Diani Beach. Two of the most popular beaches in Kenya are Diani Beach and Galu Beach, which each stretch for 15 kilometers over powdery white sand. Additionally, there are beaches such as Tiwi, Diani, Galu, Kikondo, and Chale that are also worth visiting on a Kenya Safari Tour to Diani Beach.
The unique white sand that adorns our beautiful beach is blindingly white and ultra-fine, which in low tide can stretch as far as 150 meters. Diani Beach is protected by a shallow lagoon followed by a coral reef that is located about 1km from the low water mark. Aside from providing protection from the ocean, these islands also provide ideal conditions for swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, kite surfing, and water sports like windsurfing and kiteboarding. The culture of the island not only revolves around beaches, but also active recreations. Across a wide range of ocean coasts, and just like on many other coastlines, stable winds provide good wave configurations. However, their height is significantly reduced by reefs, which are not very far from the shore.
Attractions
Be sure to visit Mwalunganje Elephant Sanctuary within the Shimba Hills National Reserve. Suitable for all ages, it's an informative elephant haven, providing information on how they support animal welfare and local communities. The sanctuary was originally formed to create pathways for the herbivore giants to roam undisturbed amongst the entire nature reserve.
Diani Beach is one of the greatest water sports destinations in East Africa. Kayaking, jet-skiing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, paddleboarding and scuba-diving are all possible - whatever your pace or skill level, you'll find something to experience at Diani.
Kitsite-Mpunguti Marine Park, just 50km from Diani beach, is a protected sanctuary of coral reefs and small islands inhabited by dolphins, turtles, birds and uncountable fish.
It's is a great hotspot for diving, snorkelling, and island bird watching, and it provides easy access to the Shimoni caves - ancient coral caves home to bats and the location of sacred worship by local communities.
Sky Diving: Diani beach offers some of the finest scenery in the world and skydiving onto the beach has become a large attraction amongst tourists who want to see the landscape from a birds-eye view at 12,000 ft.
Deep-Sea Fishing: The availability of fish depends on the season, temperature and bait available. For most fish, the best months to take this trip is between September to April.
How to get there
The Beach can be reached by air, car, and bus.
By Air: Several flights connect Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Ukunda (Diani Airport) on a regular basis. Additionally, there are flights available from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Ukunda Airport on a regular basis.
By car: The road to Ukunda is about 8 kilometers from Mombasa. If you are driving from Mombasa, you must cross the ferry at Likoni and then take the road to Ukunda.
By Bus: In addition, there are also private shuttle buses that connect Moi International Airport with Diani, which are operated by the airport. In general, it takes around six hours to travel the route by bus.
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