Kenya · DIANI & COAST BEACH TRIPS

The 15 Best Kenyan Coast & Beach Trips

43 tours  ·  from $25 a head

South coast reef, north coast creeks and the Swahili towns between them. The 15 below are priced by boat time and transfer distance, with a note on which ones sail and which ones motor.

Mombasa: Tusks, Fort Jesus, Old Town, Beach and City Tour - Old Town reveals Mombasa’s layered identity
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Mombasa: Tusks, Fort Jesus, Old Town, Beach and City Tour

1.Tusks, Fort Jesus, Old Town, Beach and City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 137 reviews · from $30Our pick

Spend roughly four hours exploring Mombasa with a local English-speaking guide, often Juma, visiting Fort Jesus, Old Town, Marikiti Spice Market, Pembe za Ndovu, and Mamangina Beach. Hotel pickup, a tuk-tuk ride, spice tasting, bottled water, photography help, and internet are included. Fort Jesus admission and meals cost extra.

“We loved this tour and our guide, Juma! He is so knowledgeable, easy going and well organized. We learned so much. Plus, we got so many great photos! Thank you again, Juma. We highly recommend this tour to everyone.”

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From Mombasa/Mtwapa/Diani/Tiwi: Tsavo East Full-Day Safari - The 5 a.m. pickup and long drive from the coast
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From Mombasa/Mtwapa/Diani/Tiwi: Tsavo East Full-Day Safari

2.Tsavo East Full-Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 130 reviews · 10 hours · from $200

Spend 10 hours traveling from Mombasa, Mtwapa, Diani, Tiwi, or Shanzu to Tsavo East for guided game drives, elephant sightings, lunch, and a second wildlife session. Guides such as Musa, Beka, Juma, and Alibaba are praised for sharp animal spotting and friendly service. Expect a very long road day, with park fees and food paid separately.

“Unforgettable experience. I didn’t think we were going to see as many animals but wow we seen everything super close, at one point being 10ft away from an elephant. Lunch in the reserve was a surprise, great food and bar whilst watching elephants/zebra/gazelles/baboons at the watering hole. Our guide stopped and would get in the perfect spot as soon as we spotted any animals so we could take photos, gave us lots of time to do this as well. The 3 hour drive there wasn’t too bad as we set off at 5am so traffic was minimal but the 3 hour drive back was not for the faint hearted, with…”

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Diani Beach: Glass Boat Cruise to Robinson Island - The tuk tuk ride adds a local touch
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Diani Beach: Glass Boat Cruise to Robinson Island

3.Glass Boat Cruise to Robinson Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 69 reviews · 4 hours · from $42

Florence and her team take you by tuk tuk from Diani Beach to a glass-bottom boat for a 3 to 4 hour trip toward Robinson Island. Look through the clear floor for fish, snorkel with a guide such as Tobias or Mishe, and swim from a tidal sandbank. Bring a towel, sunscreen, and your camera.

“Florence was the best. We had missed the message re the pick up time but she messaged us again and waited for us and contacted the skipper to wait for us. A perfect day with a wonderful crew. Tobias was our snorkeling guide and showed us a wonderful array of the reef life. Glass bottomed boat gave great views of the sea bed and the captain fed the fish beneath it to attract them. Amazing. Highly recommend”

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Diani: Sunset Canoe Tour along the River with Mangroves - Two hours through Diani’s mangrove creeks
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Diani: Sunset Canoe Tour along the River with Mangroves

4.Sunset Canoe Tour along the River with Mangroves

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 65 reviews · 2 hours · from $28

Join local guide Omari at Kongo Mosque for a two-hour, human-powered canoe trip through Diani’s mangroves. Expect birdlife, crabs, fish, village views, local history, mangrove planting, and a sunset over the river. Bring sandals, water, snacks, sunscreen, and a waterproof bag.

“If you are interested in nature this is for you! Omari is a dedicated guide with a thorough knowledge of the river and it’s inhabitants, be it plats or animals. I saw an abundance of birds, crabs, fish, reptiles. The river itself is beautiful!”

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Diani Beach: Private African Pool Map Guided Tour - Meeting at Kongo Mosque and crossing the river
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Diani Beach: Private African Pool Map Guided Tour

5.Private African Pool Map Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 52 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Meet at Kongo Mosque, cross the Kongo River at low tide, then ride a motorbike through Tiwi to the coast. Walk over wave-cut rocks, inspect small pools and caves, snorkel, and swim in the African Pool. Guides Mohamed or Sudi may lead, with equipment and protective shoes included.

“This is really a hidden gem! The place is really special and completely beautiful! Mohamed was a great guide. He took his time to find and show me a variety of sea species (fishes like the parrot fish and the lionking fish, starfishes, and more). He was friendly, and available for all my questions! He let me snorkel long enough in different caves which made the tour completey worth it. Will recommend this tour to my friends! Thank you!”

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2 Days Tsavo East National Park Tour From Mombasa/Diani (1 Night) - Lunch and the lodge near Voi
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2 Days Tsavo East National Park Tour From Mombasa/Diani (1 Night)

6.2 Days Tsavo East National Park Tour From Mombasa/Diani (1 Night)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $506Top rated

Leave Mombasa or Diani for Tsavo East in a private 4x4 Land Cruiser with a professional guide. You get three game drives, meals, park fees, water, and one lodge night. Guides such as Charlie, Kelvin, and Stanley have led past departures, with wildlife viewing focused on elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalo, and more.

“Our guide Kelvin was wonderful, he shared great information with humor and clarity, knew the park and animal patterns, and organized every step of the tour perfectly The vehicle was comfortable with the top open for great viewing and safetRead more”

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Diani Taxi and Airport Transfers - Arriving at Moi International Airport
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Diani Taxi and Airport Transfers

7.Diani Taxi and Airport Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews

Travel between Moi International Airport, Mombasa, Diani, and other coastal stops in a private vehicle for up to six people. Drivers such as Roy Onukho provide airport pickups, hotel transfers, local advice, and optional sightseeing help. Expect a one to two-hour ride, air-conditioning, luggage space, water, and soda.

“The service was great and very professional. The driver was punctual and careful, and I appreciated our chat.”

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Moi International Airport To Diani Beach Taxi Services - The ride to Diani Beach
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Moi International Airport To Diani Beach Taxi Services

8.Moi International Airport To Diani Beach Taxi Services

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews

Travel privately from Moi International Airport to your Diani Beach accommodation with Elky Diani Beach Holidays. Your driver meets you at arrivals, helps with the first leg of your Kenyan coast stay, and follows your chosen pickup time. Clean cars, air conditioning, flexible stops, and WhatsApp communication are useful extras.

“Our driver was waiting for us with a board at the airport. We had a flight change so arrival changed from 21:45 to 01:00am. They were still there waiting for us and the ride to Diani was smooth and friendly. Would definitely recommend.”

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Diani Beach: Kongo River Estuary Sundowner Boat Tour - The tuk tuk ride is part of the experience
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Diani Beach: Kongo River Estuary Sundowner Boat Tour

9.Kongo River Estuary Sundowner Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 39 reviews · 2 hours · from $42

Florence collects you by private tuk tuk in Diani and takes you to the Kongo River Estuary, where Captain Abdul guides a peaceful canoe ride among mangroves and birds. You’ll visit a local village, then watch the sun go down from the water. The 2-hour tour costs $42 and runs in English.

“Beautiful sunset, quite and serene experience on the river. Really amazing guides, Abdul the guide was really amazing. He attended to everyone of our requests respectfully.”

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Overnight Tsavo East Safari From Mombasa/Diani (Private) - Bachuma Gate and the first game drive
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Overnight Tsavo East Safari From Mombasa/Diani (Private)

10.Overnight Tsavo East Safari From Mombasa/Diani (Private)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 39 reviews · 2 days · from $507

Travel from Mombasa or Diani to Tsavo East for two days of game drives, including Aruba Dam and an evening outing. Your stay is at Voi Wildlife Lodge, where elephants may gather at the waterhole. Guides including Kasimu, Thoya, and Patrick have led recent trips. Park fees, meals, water, transport, and hotel pickup are included.

“Wir wurden pünktlich am Hotel von unserem Fahrer Kasimu abgeholt. Kasimu hat uns mit seiner langjährigen Erfahrung und seiner humorvollem Art alles erklärt und uns zwei wundervolle und unvergessliche Tage beschert! Er hat immer sein Bestes gegeben um uns alle möglichen Tiere zu zeigen (was auch geklappt hat). Die Voi Wildlife Lodge war mit seinem Wasserloch, wo regelmäßig Elefanten zu sehen waren, auch seine Reise für eine Nacht wert. Alles in allem durften wir mit unserem Guide Kasimu zwei unvergessliche Tage erleben, wofür wir sehr dankbar sind. Eine klare Empfehlung der Safari, sowie des Tour-Guides Kasimu! Wir werden mit Sicherheit wieder kommen.”

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Diani: Giriama Cultural Dance Show and Local Village Tour - Starting at Ibiza Market
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Diani: Giriama Cultural Dance Show and Local Village Tour

11.Giriama Cultural Dance Show and Local Village Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 32 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Spend three hours with Giriama villagers near Diani, visiting Ibiza Market, a local school, a traditional healer, and a family homestead. You’ll taste madafu and palm wine, learn about ugali and herbal remedies, then join 12 dancers at a village arena. Guide Samson is often praised for his friendly, helpful approach. Transport costs extra.

“It was an excellent tour. Full of activities and very very local experience. We got to see how different tribes in the village live, visit the school, talk to children, eat lunch with locals and watch a dance show. Also our guide Samson was the best!! Thank you Karibu experience for this amazing trip. I definitely recommend to everyone”

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Diani Beach: Kongo River Sunset Experience in a canoe - A traditional canoe with no engine
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Diani Beach: Kongo River Sunset Experience in a canoe

12.Kongo River Sunset Experience in a canoe

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 31 reviews · 1h 5m · from $32

Meet your English-speaking guide at Kongo Mosque, then board a traditional canoe for a 65-minute sunset ride through the Kongo River estuary. Your captain rows past mangroves, palms, sandbanks, and bird habitat while explaining local history and wildlife. Pickup by tuk-tuk is included within Diani, and groups are limited to 10.

“was zeker de moeite waard, gids en kapitein van de kano, waren gedreven en wisten er een leuke tour van te maken.”

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Watamu Marine Park & Sudi Island Mangrove Forest Canoe Ride.With sea food lunch - Boarding the glass boat at Watamu Marine Park
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Watamu Marine Park & Sudi Island Mangrove Forest Canoe Ride.With sea food lunch

13.Watamu Marine Park & Sudi Island Mangrove Forest Canoe Ride.With sea food lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · from $101

Travel from Mombasa to Watamu for a glass-boat ride, seasonal dolphin sightings, snorkeling, and a guided canoe trip through Sudi Island’s mangroves. You’ll have a seafood barbecue, drinks, equipment, and hotel transfers included. Guides such as Derrick, Jim, and driver Eric are named in the tour experience.

“Excellent excursion with African Tours and transfers. Good driver Eric. We saw Dolphins, good snorkeling, Canoe trip into mangroves followed by a delicious seafood lunch bbq on the beach.”

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2 days 1 night saltlick safari from Diani/Mombasa - The 6:00 am road journey from Diani or Mombasa
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2 days 1 night saltlick safari from Diani/Mombasa

14.2 days 1 night saltlick safari from Diani/Mombasa

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 28 reviews · 2 days · from $650

Travel from Diani or Mombasa to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary for three game drives and one night at Saltlick Safari Lodge. The lodge sits on concrete stilts above a wildlife water hole, giving you a steady view of animals between drives. English-speaking guides such as Giulius and Charles have earned praise for attentive service.

“Było super. Niestety domki były zajęte ale została mi zaproponowana alternatywna,która też była świetna”

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PRIVATE OVERNIGHT SALTLICK SAFARI FROM MOMBASA OR DIANI - Day 1: From the beach to Taita Hills
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PRIVATE OVERNIGHT SALTLICK SAFARI FROM MOMBASA OR DIANI

15.PRIVATE OVERNIGHT SALTLICK SAFARI FROM MOMBASA OR DIANI

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 23 reviews · 2 days · from $600

Spend two days in Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary with a private driver-guide, game drives, and an overnight stay at the remarkable Salt Lick Lodge. You will watch animals at the water holes, search for lions and elephants, and return to Mombasa or Diani with meals, park fees, hotel transfers, and drinking water included. English and French guides are available.

“This was such an amazing experience. We saw a lot of animals, the Salt Lick Safari Lodge is an amazing place with unbelievable views. Our tourguide and driver, Benjamin, made sure that we had the best experience as possible on the 2 days. His passion towards wildlife, knowledge and great personality really made this trip even more remarkable. He spotted animals before everyone else and educated us on how the animals behave and the reasons behind it. We were lucky on our trip to see a lot of action. The organiser was very good at communicating with me before and during the trip and gave us the best solutions.”

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