Diani Beach

Diani Beach is Kenya's most beautiful beach — and one of the best in all of Africa. A 17-kilometer stretch of powdery white coral sand, lined with palm trees, with warm, turquoise water and a coral reef offshore that breaks the waves and makes swimming safe.

What Makes Diani Special

• The Sand: So white and fine that it squeaks underfoot. At low tide, you can wade hundreds of meters into the shallow water.
• Colobus Monkeys: Black-and-white Angola colobus monkeys live in the trees right by the beach — a bridge over the main road (Colobus Conservation) protects them from traffic
• Water Sports: Kite surfing (Galu Beach, June–September), snorkeling, diving, stand-up paddling, jet skiing
• Nightlife: 40 Thieves Beach Bar is legendary — cocktails with your feet in the sand under the starry sky

Accommodations

• Luxury: The Sands at Nomad (boutique, excellent), Leopard Beach Resort, Baobab Beach Resort
• Mid-range: Papillon Lagoon Reef, Diani Sea Resort, Flamboyant
• Budget: Diani Backpackers, Stilts Backpackers, numerous guesthouses

Getting There: Diani is located 30 km south of Mombasa, accessible via the Likoni Ferry + 30 min drive, or by direct flight from Nairobi (SafariLink, Ukunda Airstrip). The SGR train to Mombasa + transfer is the most affordable option.