Welcome in Kenya! Upon arrival in Kenya, you will be met by our customer service representative who will then assist you to your vehicle for the drive to Diani Beach.

Located to the south coast of Kenya, Diani Beach boasts a magnificent 25km stretch of white sand bordered by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. This makes it the ideal beach getaway and it regularly features on the lists of the world’s best beaches. Diani Beach is everything that comes to mind when you think of a tropical paradise – rolling white sands perfect for sunbathing, and crystal clear waters perfect for snorkeling and diving. This is one of the few areas in the world where reef sharks are seen frequently in addition to being home to the endangered Green and Hawksbill turtles.

Kayaking, Kite Surfing, windsurfing, jet skiing, paddle boating, and scuba diving are all activities possible in Diani not forgetting skydiving and deep sea fishing. It has a Marine National Park (Kisite) where you find dolphins. From January to March, you can see Whale sharks off the coast.

Optional Excursion: Fort Jesus

Fort Jesus is perhaps the most popular attraction in the Old Town. Constructed by the Portuguese between 1593 and 1596 and designed by an Italian architect, Cairati. Fort Jesus is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Although it is partly damaged, Fort Jesus is a fine display of 16th-century Portuguese military architecture. Originally used by the Portuguese, the imposing structure rests upon a coral ridge at the entrance of the old town harbour, and its strategic location has resulted in many battles for its control. The site has also been used as soldier barracks and a prison before being obtained by the Trustees of the Kenya National Museum in 1958, and the on-site museum was opened in 1962. Enjoy the exhibition of the wide collection of ceramics and pottery reflecting the various cultures that traded along the coast. Within the compound are many fascinating battlements and derelict buildings including the Omani house, a building with Omani jewellery and displays on Swahili life.

After the fort, your guide leads you into alleys of Old Town, the original Mombasa city that was built in the 13th century and still maintains many significant architectural features of the time, such as filigree timber balconies, beautifully carved wooden doors, Indian and colonial designs and more than 20 mosques, and in 1985, the area received protected status as a conservation project to preserve the historically significant buildings.

Enjoy the beach or visit the local market of Diani. Plenty of bars and restaurants available for a beach stroll.

Your driver will collect you early morning.
Arrive for lunch followed by an early evening game drive to return back to lodge/camp after sunset. Tsavos’s abundant wildlife awaits especially the the sight of dust-red elephants who appear red from the mineral-rich earth they spray on themselves. The sight of these gentle giants wallowing, rolling, and spraying each other with the waters of the palm-shaded Galana River is one of the most evocative images in Africa. This along with the 300-kilometer-long Yatta Plateau, the longest lava flow in the world, makes for an adventure unlike any other. The park forms the largest protected area in Kenya and is home to most of the larger mammals, vast herds of elephant, Rhino, buffalo, lion, leopard, pods of hippo, crocodile, waterbucks, lesser Kudu, gerenuk, and the prolific bird life features 500 recorded species.

After breakfast, you will spend the whole day exploring the conserancy on game drives with a picnic lunch stop. it´s the home to the famous Big 5, among others. Other sought-after species include hirola, mongoose, giraffe, bat-eared fox, hyrax, Grevy’s zebra, pangolin, Sykes monkey, black-faced velvet monkey, and dik dik, to name a few. Over 500 species of birds have been counted in the area, including ostrich, kestrel, starling, weaver bird, kingfisher, buzzard, hornbill, secretary and heron.

Today, we return to the beach. Depart after breakfast to the coast and spend your day relaxing with various activities at your beach residence such as enjoying a relaxing massage. If you are feeling more adventurous, book a kite surfing lesson or head out to explore the local reefs on a snorkelling excursion. If you are of a more gentle persuasion, perhaps a boat ride through the nearby mangrove forest to discover all the creatures that call it home may be of interest.

Optional Excursion: WASINI ISLAND

Pick up at your hotel at 07.00 am and drive to the historical small fishing village of Shimoni on the South Coast. You will drive through rural villages, passing tall palm trees and lush greenery. On arrival, a local guide will lead you through the Shimoni caves where slaves were “stored” during the old slave trading days before shipment to the Zanzibar slave market. Then you board a traditional Arab Dhow for a cruise to the Marine Park. As you sail out on the Indian Ocean, there is an approximately 90% chance to spot Dolphins. You snorkel and marvel at the rich marine life where corals, exotic fish and sea plants are protected. You are provided with masks and snorkels and are accompanied by a certified and experienced guide. Assistance is also provided to first-timers. Back on board, you can refresh yourself with fruits and soft drinks. Sail to Wasini Island, where a tropical seafood lunch is waiting for you. The four-course menu includes crab, fish, seaweed, and rice with coconut sauce. You can also opt for a chicken or vegetarian menu. Beer, wine, and soft drinks are included. The restaurant, built on coral architecture and located directly at the shores, overlooks the channel towards Shimoni. After lunch, you have the option to take a discovery stroll through the Island and its Swahili culture, visiting the beautiful coral garden and the mangrove forest. Alternatively, you can relax at the restaurant, enjoying the sea view and the breeze. Return to your hotel around 5 pm. (all activities and fees included)

Days at leisure

There may be time for one last dip in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean before we say goodbye. We will drop you in Mombasa for your flight home.