Carolina’s guidebook around Diani
Food scene
Amazing restaurant built into a cave that was once below the ocean. A must visit when in Diani.
Make sure to book in advance, it gets booked up quite fast.
53 locals recommend
Ali Barbour's Cave Restaurant
Amazing restaurant built into a cave that was once below the ocean. A must visit when in Diani.
Make sure to book in advance, it gets booked up quite fast.
Diani Backpackers
Great place to sit and have a small meal or a drink.
By the beach restaurant with beautiful Kitenge decor and amazing for dinners or afternoon drinks.
43 locals recommend
Nomad Beach Bar & Restaurant
By the beach restaurant with beautiful Kitenge decor and amazing for dinners or afternoon drinks.
Colobus shade
Diani Beach RoadRestaurant ideal for local bites and delicacies.
Local restaurant well known for amazing seafood meals.
45 locals recommend
Sails Beach Bar & Restaurant
Diani Beach RoadLocal restaurant well known for amazing seafood meals.
Sightseeing
Marine park ideal for snorkeling and swimming.
20 locals recommend
Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park
Marine park ideal for snorkeling and swimming.
Amazing experience to see the colobus monkeys in their conservation.
30 locals recommend
Colobus Conservation
Amazing experience to see the colobus monkeys in their conservation.
Marine park and reserve ideal for snorkeling and with an amazing view of the coastline.
Diani Chale Marine National Reserve
Marine park and reserve ideal for snorkeling and with an amazing view of the coastline.
Becker Dolphin and Sea Trips
To book for dolphin and whale watching trips.
Chale Island
A boat trip to Chale Island for the afternoon is an amazing experience you cannot miss!
Bora bora wildlife park
Animal wildlife park located in Diani. Amazing for family adventures.
Amusement
Diani Kite Club
Fun experience of kite surfing and other water based activities.
Jet Ski Kenya
Diani Beach RoadAn experience for the books!
A must visit when in Diani for an amazing once in a lifetime experience.
15 locals recommend
Skydive Diani
A must visit when in Diani for an amazing once in a lifetime experience.
Galu Kinondo Beach
Nice for strolls and to watch sunsets or sunrises.
A must visit to book any water sporting activities such as jet skis, rafting, paddle boarding etc.
21 locals recommend
H2o Extreme Diani Beach
Diani Beach RoadA must visit to book any water sporting activities such as jet skis, rafting, paddle boarding etc.
Kitesurfing school ideal for both adults and young ones.
Bookings must be made in advance.
KiteMotion Kitesurfing School Diani Beach / Kenya
Kitesurfing school ideal for both adults and young ones.
Bookings must be made in advance.
Shopping center
Nearby shopping center convenient for shopping for groceries or other necessities.
25 locals recommend
Diani Shopping Centre
Diani Beach RoadNearby shopping center convenient for shopping for groceries or other necessities.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Getting around is easy
Most activities and restaurants are located very near each other. Tuk Tuks are the fastest and easiest way to get around.
Mobile rider apps such as Uber are available but not used much and may be difficult to operate.
Book before you go
Booking for restaurants
When booking for dinners at the restaurants, transport services are offered by the restaurants that can pick you and drop you at your place of accommodation.
Don't miss
Henna art
Getting henna art done is a must while in Diani. Most resorts assist with finding henna artists. If not, the locals may also assist in finding henna artists.
Ways to save
How to carry cash
When visiting local restaurants and buying from beachside vendors it’s advisable to operate with loose cash.