Diani Beach is one of the major beaches on the Indian Ocean coast of Kenya. The beach is located 30 kilometers south of Mombasa, in the nearby Kwale County and also known to be a popular kite surfing location in Kenya.
Diani Beach is about 10 kilometers long, from the Kongo River to the north and Galu Beach. It is adjacent to the town of Ukunda, the population of which nears 100,000 inhabitants.
Diani Airstrip is located close to the beach and places to stay. Beach lovers are welcome. At the beach, visitors are allowed to swim, Volley ball, Tennis, sport fishing, boat cruise, chilling at the beach with friends, sun bathing among other activities.
The sea remains shallow near shore, with some underwater sandbars near the surface which allow wading with a clear view of the sandy bottom.
Tourists at Diani Beach view coral reefs, black-and-white colobus monkeys, and for the closely located Shimba Hills National Reserve a wildlife reserve which looks out over the Indian Ocean. Diani Beach has high-class restaurants, hotels, supermarkets, and several shopping centers.
Accessing Diani Beach
By road, from Mombasa, take the highway towards the Tanzanian border, take the ferry across from Mombasa and continue until you come to the town of Ukunda. From there you will take the Diani Road. It is best to travel with a local tour operator -but if you are on a budget or are feeling adventurous you can travel by local minibus taxis called matatus, but these are often overcrowded.
By air, the nearest airport to Diani Beach is the Moi International Airport in Mombasa. You can either fly in from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or catch one of the direct flights from Europe and other African countries. There is a small airfield just outside Ukunda which charter flights can fly into.
Life at Diani Beach
Hotels surrounding Dian Fosset beach offers a wide array of activities such as diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, water-skiing, paragliding and much more. The bay is protected by a reef and offers safe swimming for the whole family. There are many excellent dive spots where you can see turtles, dolphins and may colorful corals and tropical fish.
Once you have had your fill of the surf, you can spend some time on the turf – enjoying a round of golf at the 18-hole championship golf course. Go for a walk in the beautiful forests which are home to baboons and Black and White Colobus Monkeys, as well as many species of birds. Another great idea is to hire a bike and explore along the coastline taking in the beautiful scenery.
Accommodation at Diani Beach
Diani Beach is surrounded by resorts, Lodges, Hotels accommodation options include beach resorts, lodges and villas situated on a long stretch of beautiful sandy white beach. They offer a range of accommodation in comfortable suites and rooms.
