Beaches
Kenya Coast Guide: Choosing Between Mombasa, Diani, Watamu, and Lamu
How to choose between Kenya's coastal destinations — Mombasa, Diani Beach, Watamu, Malindi, and Lamu. Comparison guide for first-time visitors.
Coast & Beaches
Kenya's Indian Ocean Coast
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.
Beach Guides
Detailed guides to Kenya's coastal destinations, covering beaches, snorkelling, diving, and accommodation.
Beaches
Lamu Archipelago: Kenya's Swahili Island Guide
Guide to the Lamu Archipelago — Lamu Old Town, Shela Beach, Manda Island, dhow trips, donkeys, and how to reach this UNESCO World Heritage coast.
Beaches
Watamu Beach: Turtles, Snorkelling, and the Marine National Park
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.
Beaches
Mombasa Beaches: North and South Coast Guide
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.
Beaches
Diani Beach Guide: Kenya's Best Beach Destination
Complete guide to Diani Beach — white sand, water sports, whale sharks, where to stay, restaurants, and getting there from Mombasa.
Explore Kenya's coast