Diani Beach is the collective name for a group of beaches in Calais County, 30 km from Mombasa: Tiwi, Diani, Galu, Kikondo and Chale. not only beaches but also active recreational activities – kitesurfing, diving, snorkeling – are popular here. -are all popular here. As on many other ocean coasts, the steady winds provide a good wave configuration. However, their height is significantly reduced by the coral reefs not far from the shore. The Diane Beach area is known for its white and extremely fine sand, the consistency of which is more like flour. Fishing is a favorite pastime for vacationers. You can easily catch tuna, blue marlin, striped marlin and black marlin, swordfish, and swordfish. Next to the beach, opposite the mouth of the Congo River, is the Diani-Chalai Marine National Park and Reserve.Diani Beach on the eastern coastline of Kenya
A blue pearl that has not yet been overdeveloped
A beachside playground for Europeans and Americans
A year-end vacation treat for locals
Sea safari, an advanced version of the Great Migration
In addition to the Masai Mara Horned Horse Migration, which has become a worldwide sensation, there is another migration in Kenya: the Great Migration of Humpback Whales, and the best place to see it is Diani.
Humpback whales make the long journey from Antarctica to Diani every year from July to September, and the peak whale watching season lasts until October. The Humpback Migration is no less dramatic than the Great Hornbill Migration, and because it takes place at the same time in the summer, the two migrations on land and in the ocean are known together as the “Twin Migration”.
Get moving and surf with the ocean
Surfing is the main attraction in Diani. It is one of the best kitesurfing destinations in the world. With over 7km of sandy beaches and a windy season that lasts 10 months of the year, it offers a natural top-notch setup for surfers.
Haven’t gotten the hang of kitesurfing yet? Then you’ve come to the right place. The waters are waist deep for advanced surfers and knee deep for beginners to test the waters.
Deep sea fishing, surprises and excitement at the same time
The Indian Ocean waters are famous for deep-sea fishing around the world, and Ernest Hemingway went there and fell in love with Diani in the first place.
Sailfish can be caught all year round along the Kenyan coastline, especially in the waters around Diani. Not only that, all species of sailfish can be found in Diani, which is very rare in the world.
With the abundance of marine fish, how can there not be a lot of activity underwater in Diani? In addition to floating on the surface waiting for surprises, you can also dive deep into the sea to experience the fantasy world underwater.
Environmental protection is paramount.
Environmental protection is the most talked about topic in Diani. The white sandy beaches, lagoons surrounded by coral reefs, coastal forests and mangroves offshore are all part of the Watamu Marine Reserve, and the 10 square kilometers at the center of the sea is the Watamu Marine National Park, one of Kenya’s 56 national parks with the highest level of protection. The highest level of protection.
Encouraged by environmental organizations such as the Dyani Marine Association, young Kenyans and local fishermen have joined in monitoring whale and dolphin watching and caring for Dyani’s marine life, including the turtles that regularly come to Dyani to lay their eggs and newborn baby turtles.
The local Ocean Trust has set up a special clinic for sea turtles to assist those with special needs. In addition, the foundation stops the illegal trade in turtle shells by paying for buy-backs.
