Diani Beach Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Diani Beach tours and things to do on Kenya’s tropical south coast: sail to Wasini Island for dolphin watching and snorkeling at Kisite Marine Park, spot elephants and lions on a Tsavo safari, hike the Shimba Hills to Sheldrick Falls, cruise the Kongo River by dhow at sunset, explore Mombasa’s old town and Fort Jesus, and relax on powder-white sand. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Diani Beach by interest
Whatever brings you to Diani Beach — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Diani Beach
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Wasini Island
Dolphins & reef.
Tsavo
Big Five safari.
Shimba Hills
Rainforest & falls.
Fort Jesus
Mombasa old town.
Diani Beach
White sand.
Kisite Reef
Snorkeling.
Colobus Monkeys
Diani wildlife.
Kongo River
Sunset dhow.
South awayWasini Island
Dolphins & reef.
Inland awayTsavo East
Big Five safari.
Near awayShimba Hills
Rainforest & falls.
1 hr awayMombasa
Fort Jesus.
Local awayDiani Beach
White sand.
Near awayKongo River
Sunset dhow.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Diani Beach visitor asks before booking.
Dry (Dec–Mar)
Hot, sunny and dry — the best time for the beach.
Dry (Jun–Oct)
Warm and dry, ideal for safaris and the coast.
For dolphins
The dry months bring the calmest seas.
Long rains (Apr–May)
Wettest and greenest, with fewer visitors.
For safari
June to October is prime for Tsavo wildlife.
Best overall
December to March and July to October are ideal.
One day
A Wasini dolphin and snorkel tour.
Two days
Add a Tsavo safari or Shimba Hills.
Three days
Add Mombasa and beach time.
For the sea
Wasini dolphins and reef snorkeling.
For safari
A Tsavo Big Five day or overnight trip.
With kids
Dolphins, beaches and glass-bottom boats.
Tours & transfers
Tours include hotel pickup and transport.
By boat
Dhows sail to Wasini and along the reef.
By tuk-tuk
Tuk-tuks and taxis run along the beach road.
On foot
The beach itself is glorious for walking.
Where to stay
Stay along the Diani Beach strip.
Kenyan shilling
Kenya uses the shilling; US dollars widely accepted.
Wasini tour
Book a dolphin and snorkel dhow tour.
Tsavo safari
Choose a day trip or overnight safari.
Shimba Hills
Hike to the Sheldrick Falls.
Mombasa
Explore Fort Jesus and the old town.
Beach boats
Ride a glass-bottom boat over the reef.
Sun protection
The equatorial sun is strong — bring sunscreen.
Wasini tours
Popular dolphin tours sell out — book ahead.
Tsavo safaris
Overnight safaris fill up — reserve early.
Shimba Hills
Guided hikes fill up — book ahead.
Mombasa trips
City tours sell out — reserve early.
Watersports
Kitesurf lessons fill up — book ahead.
High season
December to March is busiest — book ahead.
Wasini tour
Around $60–100 for a dolphin and snorkel tour.
Tsavo day safari
About $120–180 for a Tsavo day safari.
Shimba Hills
Roughly $70–110 for a Shimba Hills tour.
Mombasa tour
Around $50–90 for a Mombasa city tour.
Beach boat
About $40–70 for a glass-bottom boat trip.
How to save
Join group tours to cut costs.
Diani Beach through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Beach & sea.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Peak.
- Best for
- Green & quiet.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Wettest.
- Best for
- Safari & coast.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Prime.
- Best for
- Fresh & quiet.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Showers.