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Diani Beach

Best time: Year-round, drier Jan-Mar, Jul-Oct Dolphins, coral reef, colobus monkey

A long stretch of white-sand beach on Kenya's south coast, and the natural finish to a safari that starts inland at Tsavo or Amboseli.

Diani Beach lies south of Mombasa along Kenya’s Indian Ocean coastline, fringed by a coral reef that keeps the inshore water calm and clear. It pairs naturally with the parks of Tsavo and Amboseli, both a manageable drive or short flight away, which makes it the standard way to end a Kenyan safari.

The beach itself runs for several kilometres, backed by remnant coastal forest that still holds populations of Angolan colobus monkey. Diving and snorkelling on the reef, dhow sailing trips and the historic town of Mombasa are the usual additions to a stay here.

Safari Packages

Trips that visit
Diani Beach.

Every itinerary below includes time in Diani Beach. Each is a costed starting point and can be adjusted to your dates and pace.