Diani Beach

Diani Beach stretches for 17 kilometres along Kenya's south coast, a sweep of powdery coral-white sand edged by swaying coconut palms and the luminous turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.

 It is consistently ranked among the finest beaches in Africa and after days of early morning game drives and the dust of the African bush, stepping onto this shore feels like stepping into a reward you thoroughly deserve.  The water here is warm throughout the year, protected by a coral reef that creates a calm lagoon ideal for swimming, snorkelling, and paddling. Beyond the reef, kite surfers catch the trade winds while glass-bottom boat trips glide over coral gardens alive with parrotfish, rays, sea turtles, and the vivid wrasse and angelfish that make Diani's underwater world as mesmerising as anything above.  On shore, the coastal forest behind the beach is home to the endangered Angolan colobus monkey, a striking black and white primate that moves through the canopy above the resort walkways with graceful, aerial ease. Birdlife is prolific along the coast, with palm swifts, bee-eaters, sunbirds, and hornbills among the most easily spotted.  Diani offers the full spectrum of beach experiences, from complete relaxation and fresh seafood under the stars to watersports, deep-sea fishing, and day trips to the Shimba Hills National Reserve nearby.