Guidebook for Diani Beach
Food Scene
Great food and coffee and just a short stroll from the house!
22 locals recommend
Leonardo's Restaurant
Diani Beach RoadGreat food and coffee and just a short stroll from the house!
Great food and mojitos! There is also a Chandaranda supermarket next door, so you can do some house shopping, drinks, water, etc.
18 locals recommend
Havana Bar, Diani Beach
Diani Beach RoadGreat food and mojitos! There is also a Chandaranda supermarket next door, so you can do some house shopping, drinks, water, etc.
Hidden gem! Recently changed their name to the “Salty Squid.” Lovely small place right on the beach. Great food and reasonable drink prices. Nice place to spend the afternoon day drinking! They also have all the action sports, including kite boarding instruction.
51 locals recommend
The Salty Squid Beach Bar & Restaurant
Hidden gem! Recently changed their name to the “Salty Squid.” Lovely small place right on the beach. Great food and reasonable drink prices. Nice place to spend the afternoon day drinking! They also have all the action sports, including kite boarding instruction.
Must see super romantic spot next to the famous forty thieves beach bar. Situated inside a coral cave with open roof in the evening.
53 locals recommend
Ali Barbour's Cave Restaurant
Must see super romantic spot next to the famous forty thieves beach bar. Situated inside a coral cave with open roof in the evening.
One of the best chill spots along Diani Beach and Sushi. Reserve a booth table down by the beach ahead of time.
29 locals recommend
The Sands at Nomad Hotel
80401 Diani Beach RoadOne of the best chill spots along Diani Beach and Sushi. Reserve a booth table down by the beach ahead of time.
Parks & Nature
Can be reached in about 30-45 minutes drive from the house. Great park to drive around. Not many elephants these days, but plenty of giraffe, zebra, etc. We one saw a Leopard crossing the road! The Shimba Hills lodge is a great place to check out, perhaps take a G+T on the balcony.
66 locals recommend
Shimba Hills National Reserve
Can be reached in about 30-45 minutes drive from the house. Great park to drive around. Not many elephants these days, but plenty of giraffe, zebra, etc. We one saw a Leopard crossing the road! The Shimba Hills lodge is a great place to check out, perhaps take a G+T on the balcony.
Amazing spot for a swim and photos. Visit early in the morning to get ahead of the tide. Local guides are usually around the beach bar/ lodge nearby (which is also good for secure parking).
Africa Pool
Beach southAmazing spot for a swim and photos. Visit early in the morning to get ahead of the tide. Local guides are usually around the beach bar/ lodge nearby (which is also good for secure parking).
Less than 1 hour trip from Diani and a great getaway to snorkel, see dolphins, and generally get a Swahili vibe. Local boat rentals can be negotiated or booked ahead of time with a tour company in Diani (they can book the big boats - dhows). Payment of local Marine Park fees applies.
61 locals recommend
Wasini Island and Kisite Marine Park
Less than 1 hour trip from Diani and a great getaway to snorkel, see dolphins, and generally get a Swahili vibe. Local boat rentals can be negotiated or booked ahead of time with a tour company in Diani (they can book the big boats - dhows). Payment of local Marine Park fees applies.
Essentials
Chandarana Foodplus Supermarket Diani
Has good selection and a liquor section.
Great international supermarket, just a few minutes walk from the house.
10 locals recommend
Carrefour Diani
Diani Beach RoadGreat international supermarket, just a few minutes walk from the house.
Drinks & Nightlife
Sadly Closed for now! Nice beach bar. At night the dance floor gets busy.
47 locals recommend
Forty Thieves Beach Bar & Restaurant
Sadly Closed for now! Nice beach bar. At night the dance floor gets busy.
Tandori
Outdoor bar and hidden club. Can get a bit rowdy, but a local favorite.
Sightseeing
Situated in Nomad Resort, this is the best-equipped dive operation in the area.
16 locals recommend
Diving The Crab
Situated in Nomad Resort, this is the best-equipped dive operation in the area.
Amazing spot for sundowners and picnics. Park at the historic mosque and pay a few dollars for them to watch the car.
24 locals recommend
Congo River Beach
Unnamed RoadAmazing spot for sundowners and picnics. Park at the historic mosque and pay a few dollars for them to watch the car.
Skydive Diani
Jump over the Indian Ocean!