Diani Beach · Things to do
THINGS TO DO
The things worth doing in Diani Beach, from the obvious landmarks to the ones locals actually rate.
Kitesurfing
One of East Africa's best kite spots, with steady trade winds from December to March and again June to September.
📍 Map & photos · €€
Snorkel or dive the reef
The fringing reef runs the length of the beach. Kisite-Mpunguti to the south has the healthiest coral by far.
📍 Map & photos · €€
Colobus rope bridges
Spot the blue colobridges strung over Diani Beach Road, built to stop monkeys being electrocuted on power lines.
Sheldrick Falls walk
A guided descent through Shimba Hills coastal forest to the falls, with sable antelope often seen on the drive in.
📍 Map & photos · €€
Kaya Kinondo sacred forest
A small Mijikenda sacred grove open to guided visits. Confirm access locally; it is a living religious site, not a park.
📍 Map & photos · €