Diani Beach Travel Guide

Location

Diani Beach is located on the Indian Ocean south coast of Kenya, 19 miles from the city of Mombasa in the county of Kwale.

Size

Diani Beach is 11 miles long.

History

Under British protection in the early 1800s, the Kenyan coast soon became popular as trade winds brought tourism and trade to the Diani Beach area. The first hotel was established in 1937.

How to get there

By Road from Nairobi

If visitors want to travel by road from Nairobi, the drive will be a long, 320-mile journey that would take just under 9 hours.

By Road from Mombasa

Transfers from Mombasa to Diani will take a 1-hour drive covering a 20-mile distance.

By Train

If visitors want to travel by train (well known as SGR) from Nairobi to Mombasa, it covers a distance of approximately 293 miles and takes approximately 6 hours to complete the entire journey. You will then be transferred to your hotel.

By Air

A flight from Nairobi to Diani covers a distance of approximately 282 miles and the flight will take just over one hour and 20 minutes.

Best time to visit

Weather & Climate

Diani Beach is a wonderful place to relax during the warmer months between December and March, with a quieter time to visit being between June and September. The weather is warm and the rainfall is minimal during this time. The humidity can be felt between the sunny months of October and November with rainfall falling during April and May.

Avoiding Crowds

Consider visiting Diani Beach in the slightly out of peak season during the months of October and November or late May into early June.

Value for Money

With modest accommodations located near and around the Diani Beach area, taking a beach holiday on the Kenya coast offers a value for money experience. There are high-end hotels and resorts for visitors looking for that luxury experience without having to pay the price to stay on an Indian Ocean Island.

Marine life and topography

Popular Marine Life Sightings

Scuba divers can enjoy an incredible underwater wonderland with rich marine life with sightings of species such as razor fish, starfish and sea cucumbers. A short distance away at the Kisite Marine Park, visitors can see turtles and possible sightings of dolphins.

The Aquatic Landscape

A long stretch of white sandy beach lined with vibrant green palm trees and lapped by turquoise waters, Diani Beach is a delightful escape.

Experience

At Diani beach, the long white sandy beach invites visitors to relax and soak up the sun, while the watersports are endless. Kitesurfing and paragliding are among the favorite activities to engage in when visiting.

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