Kenya Coast Guide: Choosing Between Mombasa, Diani,
Kenya coast comparison: Mombasa, Diani Beach, Watamu, Malindi, and Lamu compared on beaches, price, and travel vibe. Guide to choosing the right base.
Coast & Beaches
Kenya's coastline stretches over 500km along the Indian Ocean, from the Tanzanian border in the south to the Somali border in the north. Diani Beach ranks among East Africa's finest, while Lamu's Swahili old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We cover the best beaches, resorts, and coastal towns with practical advice on getting there and getting around.
Detailed guides to Kenya's coastal destinations, covering beaches, snorkelling, diving, and accommodation.
Kenya coast comparison: Mombasa, Diani Beach, Watamu, Malindi, and Lamu compared on beaches, price, and travel vibe. Guide to choosing the right base.
Explore the Lamu Archipelago: Lamu, Manda, and Pate islands, Swahili heritage, dhow sailing between islands, and reaching Kenya's remote UNESCO coast.
Guide to Watamu Beach: Watamu Marine National Park, turtle nesting, whale sharks, snorkelling with manta rays, and where to stay on Kenya's north coast.
Guide to Mombasa's beaches: Nyali, Bamburi, Shanzu on the north coast and Tiwi, Diani on the south. Which beach to pick, how to get there.
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