Kenya · East Africa
Diani Beach
Africa's leading beach, with a safari up the road
Live destinationIn the East Africa journey
Africa's leading beach, with a safari up the road. Below, everything you need here — grouped by the Wells that matter, with vetted providers and straight pricing.
Stay-Well
Where you rest
Angama Mara
★ PrimeClifftop tented suites with sweeping Mara views
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Governors' Camp
★ PrimeFront-row tents on the Mara River
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Mahali Mzuri
★ PrimeSir Richard Branson's tented camp
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Sarova Mara Game Camp
VettedReliable comfort in the heart of the reserve
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Activities-Well
What excites you
Mara Hot-Air Balloon
★ PrimeSunrise flight + champagne breakfast
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Maasai Village Cultural Visit
★ PrimeMeet the community, respectfully
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Big Cat Tracking Experience
VettedWith a resident researcher
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Walking Safari — Olare Motorogi
VettedOn foot with armed rangers
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Eat-Well
What you savor
Bush Dinner by Angama
★ PrimeCandlelit dining on the plains
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Emakoko Restaurant
VettedFarm-to-table at the park gate
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Talisman, Nairobi
VettedA Karen institution before you fly out
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Carnivore Nairobi
VettedThe famous beast-of-a-feast
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Move-Well
Getting around
Mara Land Cruiser Safaris
★ PrimePrivate 4×4 with expert guide
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Abercrombie & Kent Transfers
★ PrimeSeamless private transfers
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Scenic Air Transfers
VettedFly between camps
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Nairobi Executive Cars
VettedAirport & city transfers
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Don't-miss jewels
The lagoon beach — roughly 25 km of coral sand (Source: travelandtourworld.com, V)
Diving the Crab — 29 sites within 40 minutesComfort
Whale sharks off the reefComfort
Funguo House Reef WreckComfort
Kaskazi kite season — the beginner windComfort
Kusi kite season — the advanced windComfort
Snorkelling the fringing reefEssential
Sunset dhow sail to the sandbankComfort
Colobus Conservation and the colobridgesEssential
Alfajiri Villas — three private-use villasUltra
Almanara Luxury Boutique Hotel & VillasLuxury
Leopard Beach Resort & SpaPremier
Baobab Beach Resort & SpaComfort
The reef-protected lagoon for small children
Beach-and-bush combine out of Ukunda (UKA)Premier
Africa's Leading Beach Destination — the award strip
Low-tide sandbank walk to the reef
Good to know
When is whale shark season at Diani Beach?
November through February is the window the dive operators publish for whale shark encounters here. · https://www.divingthecrab.com/diving-kenya/
How many dive sites are there, and how far out?
Twenty-nine sites, all within a forty-minute boat ride, with dolphins a frequent sighting on the way. · https://www.divingthecrab.com/diving-kenya/
Which kite season suits a beginner?
Kaskazi, December to February, is the lighter of the two monsoons; Kusi, June to September, is stronger and suits an experienced rider. · https://www.iksurfmag.com/travel-guides/africa/kenya/diani-beach/
Is there a recompression chamber nearby?
A dedicated always-staffed chamber on the immediate south coast is not publicly confirmed. The DAN Southern Africa 24-hour hotline, +27 82 810 6010, coordinates the nearest available chamber and evacuation, and the current nearest operational chamber should be verified with the dive operator at the time of travel. · https://www.dansa.org/chamber-network
Do I need malaria precautions?
The Kenyan coast carries year-round malaria transmission risk; prophylaxis and evening bite protection are the standard planning items, and a travel-health consultation before departure is the route to a current recommendation. · https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/kenya
How do I combine Diani with a safari?
Ukunda Airstrip is ten to fifteen minutes from the resorts and runs roughly 31 flights a week to Nairobi, which is the connection most beach-and-bush itineraries are built on. · https://www.flightsfrom.com/UKA
