About Location
Kenya’s stunning south coast enjoys an enviable location. Diani Beach is just over 30 kilometers from the historic port city of Mombasa and around a three-hour drive from Tsavo National Park, one of the largest game reserves in the world – perfect for combining an exciting safari with a relaxing beach holiday.
The gorgeous, ever-green Shimba Hills is even closer for those wanting a day trip or short overnight stay. Shimba Hills boasts incredible views and a range of exotic bird life as well as chance encounters with wildlife, including deer, elephants and giraffes, in the National Park. It is also the ideal spot to take in the breathtaking sight of the Milky Way on a clear and starry night.
Diani Africa’s Leading Beach Destination
Consistently voted Africa’s Number 1 beach, Diani is a lush tropical paradise with pristine white sand and warm aquamarine waters. Diani Beach is a laidback tourist town with a variety of hotels, shops and restaurants. Fishermen sell freshly caught fish on the beach and offer traditional dhow rides and day trips to Diani’s beautiful sand island.
Many land and conservation projects are run from Diani. It is the home of the striking Colobus Monkey, amongst other primates, and is Kenya’s premier diving destination, where endangered sea turtles live and majestic whale sharks visit on their annual migration along the East Africa coastline.
View WebcamAbout Getting Here
Kenya’s stunning south coast enjoys an enviable location. Diani Beach is just over 30 kilometers from the historic port city of Mombasa and around a three-hour drive from Tsavo National Park, one of the largest game reserves in the world – perfect for combining an exciting safari with a relaxing beach holiday.
The country enjoys good connections with major flight hubs in Africa, Asia and Europe.
From International, Nairobi, Mombasa?
Kenya is an 8-hour flight from much of Europe and 10 hours from parts of Asia. With regular and reliable internal and regional flights available, a holiday to Diani Beach is an ideal long-haul getaway.
International to Nairobi or Mombasa
Most major European and African airports offer direct flights to Nairobi, and regular connections through international hubs in Dubai and Doha are also available on a daily basis. From Nairobi, internal air connections to Diani Beach (Ukunda) are available.
To Diani Beach from Nairobi
From Nairobi, visitors should fly to Ukunda Airport, located just 5 minutes from the beautiful Diani Beach. Local airlines offer regular services to and from Ukunda from Nairobi, and other regional airports;
To Diani Beach from Mombasa
Diani Beach is located just 30 minutes south of Mombasa. From Mombasa guests should follow the A14 South, following signs for Ukunda and then Diani Beach, turning off the A14 shortly before arriving in the town of Ukunda. Nomad Beach Resort can assist with organising a taxi service pick up from Mombassa international airport
Flights are also available from Mombasa to Ukunda, just 5 minutes outside of Diani Beach
Diani Beyond The Beach
Experience Kenya’s unique Shimba Hills National Reserve, a lush coastal haven near Diani. Shimba Hills’ forests teem with wildlife: elusive sable antelope, playful monkeys, and elephant herds. Alternativley venture into Tsavo National Park, and explore the plains on this iconic Kenyan safari destination, where you can check off the Big-5. Diani offers the perfect safari-beach combination mixing adventure and relaxation, creating an unforgettable Kenyan getaway.
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