East Africa · Kenya

Diani Beach

Beach Weekend difficulty: Easy with kids: yes

On the Kenyan coast of the Indian Ocean, a long white-sand beach lined with palm trees and warm waters protected by a reef. It's the perfect rest after days of safari in the savanna.

With kids

Splash in the calm waters the reef protects
Look for black-and-white colobus monkeys among the palm trees
Collect shells on the white sand at low tide
Watch the local fishermen launch their boats at dawn

Accessibility: All ages; the reef calms the waves; very strong sun, a shirt and shade; the odd thieving monkey, watch your food

With family

Snorkel over the reef on a glass-bottom boat
Paddle a kayak through a nearby mangrove channel
Watch the sunset with the sea tinted orange
Close a journey that began on safari here on the beach

Full listing, routes and recommendations at Mi País — Diani Beach. ← All destinations