DIANI BEACH
Overview
Located 30 kilometers south of Mombasa, Diani Beach is a major beach resort on the Indian Ocean coast of Kenya. Diani Beach is about 10 kilometers long, from the Kongo River to the north and Galu Beach is Kenya’s most relaxing retreat. It is the perfect place to get away from the stress of everyday life. It is adjacent to Ukunda town, which has a population of approximately 100,000 inhabitants.
The sea remains shallow near shore, with some underwater sandbars near the surface which allow wading with a clear view of the sandy bottom. The are in general area is popularly known for its coral reefs, black-and-white colobus monkeys and Shimba Hills National Reserve, a wildlife reserve which looks out over the Indian Ocean. Diani Beach has high-class restaurants, hotels, supermarkets, and several shopping centres.
Surrounded by the breathtaking Indian Ocean, soft white sands, lush greenery and the striking shade of emerald blue that emerges from its clear warm waters, Diani