The Diani excursions blog
Practical, honest answers to the questions people actually ask before a day at sea from Diani.
Wasini Coral Gardens: The Women's Community Project
Wasini’s coral gardens are exposed ancient coral formations among mangroves, not an underwater snorkeling site. Learn how to include the women’s community project in an island visit and what to confirm before paying.
The Dhow: Story of the Swahili Sailing Boat
Dhow is a broad name for traditional Indian Ocean vessels, not a single Kenyan boat design. Discover their place in Swahili coastal life and what to check before booking a dhow excursion from Diani Beach.
Humpback Whales in Kenya: Season, Watamu and Diani
July–October is the commonly reported whale-watching window on the Kenya coast, within a broader July–December passage season. Compare Watamu with Diani and Wasini, and learn what to check before booking.
Swahili Food on Wasini Island: What Lunch May Include
A Wasini day-trip lunch may feature fish, coconut rice, chapati, vegetables and fruit, but menus vary. Learn which coastal dishes to look for and what to confirm about seafood, drinks and dietary needs.
Getting to Diani: SGR Train, Flights and Likoni Ferry
Fly to Ukunda for a local arrival, or continue to Diani by road from Mombasa airport or the SGR terminus. This guide explains airport changes, ferry-free routes and the connections worth arranging ahead.
What to Pack for a Wasini Dhow Day Trip: Practical Checklist
Pack light for a Wasini dhow day trip, but prepare for sun, spray and a dry journey home. This checklist separates personal essentials from equipment and services you should confirm before booking.
Wasini Day Trip from Diani: What the Price Includes
A Wasini Island day trip from Diani usually bundles hotel transfers, the dhow crossing, guided snorkeling in Kisite-Mpunguti and a Swahili seafood lunch. Here is what is included, what is not, and how to read the inclusion list before you book.
Kenya eTA for Tourists: How It Works and How to Apply
Kenya’s eTA is an online travel authorisation for visitors who require it, not a guarantee of admission. Learn what to check before applying, how to use the official portal and what approval means for your journey.
Is Diani Beach Safe? Official Travel Advice Explained
Diani Beach is not risk-free, and Kenya-wide cautions are different from geographically restricted warnings. This independent guide explains what to check before booking and how to assess your whole itinerary.
Wasini Island Day Trip from Diani: What the Price Includes
A standard Wasini Island day trip from Diani bundles road transfer to Shimoni, the boat crossing, a snorkelling stop in Kisite-Mpunguti, mask and snorkel, a Swahili seafood lunch and a guide. The Kenya Wildlife Service park fee is sometimes included and sometimes collected on the day. This guide explains what each line item means, not what it costs.
Wasini Island from Diani or Mombasa: Times, Roads, Prices
Wasini day trips from Diani and from Mombasa reach the same boats at the same Shimoni jetty, so the real difference is road time, pickup hour and total day length. This guide sets out the distances, the Likoni ferry and Dongo Kundu bypass question, the typical timings and how the costs are structured.
Best Time to Snorkel Kisite-Mpunguti: Tides and Seasons
The sea off Shimoni changes with two monsoons and with every tide. This guide explains the documented seasonality of Kisite-Mpunguti — when the water is calmest, when the crossing is roughest, and why the tide table matters as much as the month. No forecasts, no promises: conditions on the day are decided by the boat captain and Kenya Wildlife Service.
Tsavo East Day Safari From Diani: Is It Worth It?
A Tsavo East day trip from Diani Beach means a pre-dawn start, several hours on the road each way, and roughly half a day inside Kenya's largest single national park. This guide breaks down the timings, the separate KWS park fee, the animals you can realistically expect, and who should book an overnight safari instead.
Kisite Marine Park Fees: KWS Tariffs Explained
Kisite-Mpunguti is a Kenya Wildlife Service marine park, and its conservation fee is charged per person, per day of entry, on top of the boat trip. This guide sets out the KWS categories and rates, how to pay through eCitizen or at Shimoni, and what else you will be asked to pay on a Wasini day trip.