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Diani Beach travel guide

White sand, coral reefs and colobus monkeys

Diani Beach. Photo: Lebu Ayiga, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

9h 15mflight from London
UKAnearest main airport
28° in Marwarmest month
25° in Julcoolest month

Diani is Kenya's best-known beach, a long stretch of white sand and palm trees south of Mombasa, protected by a coral reef.

It's perfect after a safari, with snorkelling and dhow trips to Wasini Island, kitesurfing and colobus monkeys in the coastal forest.

Good forBeachesSnorkellingKitesurfingRelaxing

What Diani Beach is known for

  • White sand

    Miles of it.

  • Wasini Island

    Dolphins and reefs.

  • Colobus monkeys

    In the coastal forest.

  • Kitesurfing

    Steady winds.

Top things to do in Diani Beach

  1. 1

    A dhow trip to Wasini

    Snorkel in Kisite marine park.

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  2. 2

    Kitesurfing

    Lessons on the lagoon.

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  3. 3

    Colobus Conservation

    See and help the monkeys.

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  4. 4

    Shimba Hills

    Elephants and waterfalls.

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Where to stay in Diani Beach

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Best time to visit Diani Beach

Best value: Jun–Jul, Oct. December to March and July to October: dry and sunny.

  • Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
  • PeakBusiest, highest prices
  • QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
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Bar height is the average temperature in Diani Beach, °C, 2001–2025 (NASA POWER).

Getting there and around

About 9h 15m from London to UKA, and flights from most UK airports. How long is the flight from your airport?

Fly to Ukunda from Nairobi or the Mara. Tuk-tuks run along the beach road.

Airport transfer to Diani Beach

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Good to know

  • Seaweed can arrive with the April to June rains.
  • Use licensed boat operators.
  • Diani is in a malaria area: get advice.
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Diani Beach FAQ

Is Diani good after a safari?

Yes, it's a short flight.

When is the best weather?

December to March.

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