Out & About

DIANI BEACH AND AROUND

Mombasa is Kenya’s second and most historic city and is actually an Island connected to the mainland by two causeways. Try to visit Fort Jesus at some time during your trip. Fort Jesus is a national monument and museum and overlooks the old town of Mombasa. . The old town is a hive of narrow lanes, mosques and look out for the lovely carved Swahili doors.

Diani Beach is situated on the south coast and caters for everyone from the person who just wants to relax and enjoy the beautiful beach and warm Indian Ocean to the person who wants to be a bit more energetic.

If you are interested in diving there are a good number of dive centers along Diani Beach. Which cater for the experienced diver and the beginner? No trip to Diani is complete without a visit to one of the marine national parks. There are many dhow trip operators offering excursions which include snorkeling, diving, seafood lunch and the chance to swim with the dolphins. Snorkeling equipment is provided. You will be picked up here at the Beachalets and returned after your excursion.

The coral reef at the coast of Kenya is rated among the top three along with Australia’s barrier reef and the Red Sea.

Without having to go too far afield you can snorkel here on Diani Beach and organize a dhow to take you to the reef which is only a 10 minute boat ride or if you are more energetic a 30 minute swim away. A glass bottom boat is another way to travel over to the reef particularly good for people who cannot swim but do not want to miss out on the experience of seeing life under water.

There are a large variety of safaris to pick from and you can also have your own tailor-made safari if you wish. No trip to Kenya can be complete without a safari and the chance to see the wild animals in their own habitat. You will be picked up here at the Beachalets and returned after your safari. We can look after your luggage when you are away overnight. Please ask in the office if you are interested in a Safari

For younger children not able to go on safari there are alternatives to see some wild animals. Here at Diani there are two reptile parks and in Mombasa a visit to Haller Park is a fun trip for the children (and adults too) where they can feed the giraffes, get close to the giant tortoises, hippo’s, buffalo and many more plus have lunch beside a crocodile pool. You can also sample bush meat.

Also at Diani a visit to the Colobus Trust is an educational trip for children where they will learn about the primates here at Diani and the volunteers who work for the protection of the Angolan Colobus monkey which you can also see at the Beachalets.

Activities include air gliding, waterskiing, Jet Ski’s banana boats and more.

Big game fishing is also available.

If you want to go further afield and use the Beachalets as your base then hiring a car or motorcycle is easily arranged. For a shorter journey along the beach perhaps the camels will be the mode of transport you will enjoy.

If you are interested in golf, then there is an eighteen-hole par 72 golf course not far from the Beachalets.

At Diani beach you can now visit the Yoga and Ayurvedic Health Retreat which offers a variety of health programs and therapies plus has a vegetarian restaurant and fresh juice bar.

Please do not hesitate to ask for information or assistance either before your trip here or during your stay with us.