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Diani, South Coast

Diani Beach & Marine Paradise

Six days on Kenya's south coast, with reef snorkelling, a day on Wasini Island and enough unstructured time to actually rest.

Plan this trip
Duration6 days, 5 nights
DestinationKenya
Overview

About this trip

Six days on Kenya's south coast, with reef snorkelling, a day on Wasini Island and enough unstructured time to actually rest.

This works as a holiday in its own right or as the end of a safari, which is how most clients use it.

Highlights
  • White sand beaches with clear, shallow water inside the reef
  • Snorkelling or diving on the coral reef
  • Dolphin watching in the Indian Ocean
  • Wasini Island and a Swahili seafood lunch
  • Swahili culture and coastal traditions
  • Optional kitesurfing, jet skiing and deep-sea fishing
  • Sunset dhow cruises
Itinerary

Day by day

  1. 1
    Day 1

    Arrival at Diani

    Travel from Nairobi to Diani. Transfer to your beachfront hotel and settle in. Afternoon at leisure on the beach or by the pool.

  2. 2
    Day 2

    Diani

    A full day to swim, rest or take a spa treatment. Optional kitesurfing, jet skiing or a sunset dhow cruise.

  3. 3
    Day 3

    The reef

    Snorkelling or diving on the coral reef, including Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park, with a chance of dolphins along the way.

  4. 4
    Day 4

    Wasini Island

    Day trip to Wasini Island, with dolphin watching, a guided village walk and a Swahili seafood lunch. Return to Diani for the evening.

  5. 5
    Day 5

    Ukunda and the coast

    Local culture, with a visit to Ukunda market or a traditional cooking class. Afternoon free for the beach.

  6. 6
    Day 6

    Departure

    After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return to Nairobi.

What is included

  • ✓Beachfront accommodation
  • ✓Breakfast and dinner daily
  • ✓Airport transfers
  • ✓Marine excursion, snorkelling or diving
  • ✓Wasini Island day trip

Not included

  • ×Flights
  • ×Lunches
  • ×Water sports fees
  • ×Personal expenses
Questions

Frequently asked

Is snorkelling equipment provided?
Yes. Gear is included on the marine excursions.
Are there family rooms?
Yes. Family-friendly accommodation is available. Tell us the children's ages when you enquire.
Can I add extra nights?
Yes. The trip is easy to extend, and we can combine it with a safari before or after.
How do we get to Diani?
By air to Ukunda airstrip, or by SGR train to Mombasa and road transfer. Flights are not included in the trip price; we book them separately for you.
Plan my safari

Tell us what you have in mind

You do not need a complete itinerary before getting in touch. Your travel dates, the number of people travelling, and a rough idea of what you would like to see are enough for us to begin.

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