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Palm shade, soft white sand and the Indian Ocean in every shade of blue: Diani is the place to slow down after a safari — or to make the whole trip about the sea.
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Diani Beach is one of Kwale County's top tourism sites, known for its white sandy beaches.
Source: Kenya News Agency (kenyanews.go.ke) (opens in a new tab) · checked 16 Oct 2026
Diani Airport, formerly Ukunda Airstrip, is run by the Kenya Airports Authority. After its runway was rehabilitated in 2022, airlines resumed direct flights there from Nairobi instead of flying to Mombasa and transferring by road.
Source: The Star (Kenya) (opens in a new tab) · checked 16 Oct 2026
Reported in November 2022. Check current routes and airlines before you book.
Since August 2024, the 17.5 km Dongo Kundu bypass has linked Mombasa and Kwale, so vehicles no longer need to cross the Likoni Ferry channel.
Source: The Eastleigh Voice (opens in a new tab) · checked 16 Oct 2026
When it opened, only one lane was open to private vehicles; check current conditions.
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Coast and sea
Kenya's oldest marine parks at Watamu and Malindi.
Where: Watamu · Malindi · Diani Beach
