Diani Beach Holidays

The only thing you need to do at Diani Beach is check-in at your chosen hotel and relax in the sun. But there are plenty of distractions if you’re looking. Swim, snorkel, or scuba in the warm Indian Ocean waters. Browse paintings, crafts, and sculptures at the local gallery.

Discover the historic landmarks of Kongo Mosque and the 16th-century Fort Jesus. Relax in an award-winning spa close to the shore, or take a boat to the stunning Chale Island just a few miles away. Whether you’re looking for active family days or a laidback romantic escape, you’ll have no trouble finding what you need for an unforgettable trip.

Miles of soft pale sand beside the warm water of the Indian Ocean is the number one reason to visit Diani Beach and the coastline is among the most beautiful in Africa. Lie back on a lounger outside your shoreline hotel and sip cocktails under blue skies, or put on your swimming clothes and jump right in. Try windsurfing, kitesurfing, or stand-up paddle-boarding.

Glide through the waves in a kayak or get up some speed on a jet-ski. Discover the world beneath the surface by snorkelling and diving among sea turtles and sharks. Explore a shipwreck and meet the colourful fish now calling it home. Prefer to stay dry? Ride horses or camels along the sand, start a beach volleyball game, or simply sit and let the day drift by.

It wouldn’t be Africa if animal encounters weren’t nearby. Step away from the beach and visit the Colobus Conservation monkey sanctuary, or get up close with bush babies at Stilts Backpackers. Take a short drive inland to Shimba Hills National Park for game drives to see elephants, leopards, buffalo, antelopes, and primates.

Birders and reptile lovers will enjoy spotting over 100 avian species alongside pythons, cobras, lizards, and geckos. For a full safari experience, without the extra flights, speak to our experts about adding a three-night adventure to your Kenya Coast trip.

It’s always a good time to visit Diani Beach with warm and sunny days all year round. Average temperatures range from around 25°C in July and August to regularly exceeding 30°C between December and March.

Most of the year’s rain falls between April and June and short showers are not uncommon in October and November, but any downpours tend to be quick, heavy, and soon dry up. For the very best conditions, start the year with a trip in January or February or add Diani Beach to your migration-time safari between July and September.