Things To Do In Diani Beach

The Diani Coastline - Sandy Beach, Blue Lagoon & The Deep Sea

Typically after a wildlife safari we offer our "Wild Kenya Safaris" clients a variety of fun alternatives to pass their time during their holidays in Diani Beach. Here is a short list of day activities we can suggest to do in Diani:

A Day Trip to Shimba Hills and visit the Sheldrick Waterfalls.

Scuba Diving

Snorkeling & Dolphin Watching at Kisite Marine Park

Bicycle Tour on the Beach or to the Local Village

See the Colobus Monkeys and visit the Colobus Trust

Take a Microlight Flight along the Coastline

Enjoy a round of Golf at the Leisure Golf Club

Visit the Mangrove Forests & Fisherman's Village

Deep Sea Fishing Trips

Visit the Historical Slave Caves in Shimoni

Fine Dining at one of the many specialty restaurants

Relax at a Yoga or Spa retreat

Visit Funzi Island

Bird Watching in the Kaya Forest

Tandem Skydiving

Jetski along the diani beach waterfront

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