Beach, Coast & Islands · 5 days / 4 nights · 🇰🇪 Kenya

Diani Beach & Shimba Hills — 5 Days

White-sand coral beach plus sable antelope and Sheldrick Falls.

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Overview

Beach-and-bush 5-day combo — sand time on Diani plus a half-day Shimba Hills sable-antelope and Sheldrick Falls walk.

Route: Mombasa → Diani → Shimba Hills → Diani

Itinerary

Your day-by-day adventure

Tap into the rhythm of each day — locations, drive times, activities, and where you'll sleep.

  1. Day 1

    Mombasa to Diani

    Highlight: Hot-spring soak in Diani

    Ferry and transfer, beach afternoon.

    📍 Diani 🚙 Safari Minivan 📏 30 km ⏱ ~45 min from Mombasa 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Baobab Beach Resort
    • Hot-spring soak
    • Cultural visit
    • Morning bird-walk
    • Visit local market
  2. Day 2

    Diani beach day

    Highlight: Hot-spring soak in Shimba Hills National Reserve

    Optional kite-surf lesson or Kisite snorkel.

    📍 Shimba Hills National Reserve 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 120 km ⏱ ~2 hrs 🍽 B, D 🏨 Shimba Hills Lodge
    • Photography stop
    • Guided nature walk
    • Hot-spring soak
    • Bush breakfast
  3. Day 3

    Shimba Hills day

    Highlight: Guided nature walk in Diani

    Sable antelope game drive, Sheldrick Falls walk.

    📍 Diani 🚙 Safari Minivan 📏 30 km ⏱ ~45 min from Mombasa 🍽 B, D 🏨 Diani Reef Beach Resort
    • Sunrise tracking
    • Game drives & sundowner
    • Guided nature walk
    • Boat cruise
  4. Day 4

    Beach day

    Highlight: Boat cruise in Shimba Hills National Reserve

    Free time / spa / diving.

    📍 Shimba Hills National Reserve 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 80 km ⏱ ~1 hrs 🍽 B, D 🏨 Shimba Hills Lodge
    • Game drives & sundowner
    • Sunrise tracking
    • Visit local market
    • Boat cruise
  5. Day 5

    Departure

    Highlight: Game drives & sundowner in Diani

    Airport transfer.

    📍 Diani 🚙 Safari Minivan 📏 30 km ⏱ ~45 min from Mombasa 🍽 B 🏨 Leopard Beach Resort
    • Sunrise tracking
    • Boat cruise
    • Visit local market
    • Game drives & sundowner
Budget options

Choose your style of safari

Same itinerary, different comfort levels. Lock in the tier that fits your budget.

Budget
Budget — Comfort basics
$782 / pp
Single supp. +$120

Clean mid-range lodges and tented camps with reliable hot showers.

  • Shared 4x4 game drives
  • Full-board meals
  • English-speaking driver-guide
Book Budget
Most popular
Standard
Mid-range — Most popular
$920 / pp
Single supp. +$180

Established safari lodges and beach resorts (3–4★).

  • Private 4x4 with pop-up roof
  • All game-park fees
  • Bottled water
  • Welcome drink on arrival
Book Standard
Premium
Premium — Upgraded lodges
$1,242 / pp
Single supp. +$250

Premium lodges and luxury tented camps (4–5★) in prime locations.

  • Private guide & vehicle
  • Sundowner setup
  • Laundry service
  • Airport meet & greet
Book Premium
Bucket list
Luxury
Luxury — Bucket-list
$1,702 / pp
Single supp. +$420

Top-tier lodges, signature suites, and exclusive concessions.

  • Private driver-guide
  • Champagne sundowners
  • Private vehicle throughout
  • Butler-style service
  • Guaranteed window seat
Book Luxury
On this safari

What's onboard

pool Swimming Pool
festival Cultural Visits
directions_walk Walking Safaris
pets Pet-Free Zones
solar_power Solar Powered
local_drink Bottled Water
bedtime Star Beds / Decks
Your route
Interactive map · OpenStreetMap
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Live forecast · Diani Beach
27°C Overcast · 19 km/h wind
Updated 2026-05-18T17:30
  1. 🌦 30° 25° 💧 0.3mm
  2. 🌦 29° 25° 💧 1.2mm
  3. 🌦 29° 25° 💧 2.0mm
  4. 🌦 30° 25° 💧 0.5mm
  5. 🌦 29° 25° 💧 1.5mm
  6. 🌦 29° 25° 💧 1.2mm
  7. 🌦 29° 25° 💧 0.6mm
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Live wildlife observations
Recently spotted near Diani Beach

Real observations published to GBIF by researchers, lodges, and citizen scientists — refreshed daily.

Colius striatus
2026-01-02 · Kenya
Hyllus argyrotoxus
2026-01-02 · Kenya
Hedydipna collaris
2026-01-02 · Kenya
Hemidactylus mabouia
2026-01-02 · Kenya
Broadleysaurus major
2026-01-01 · Kenya
Bostrychia hagedash
2026-01-05 · Kenya
Chelidonura livida
2026-01-01 · Kenya
Delonix regia
2026-01-05 · Kenya
Source: GBIF.org — Global Biodiversity Information Facility
Where you'll sleep

Hotels & lodges on this tour

Hand-picked properties — swap any for an upgrade at booking.

★★★★★ 8.8/10
Diani Reef Beach Resort
Beach Resort · Diani Beach
From $230 / night · +$180 upgrade
Air-conditioningRestaurantLaundry ServicePet-Free ZonesFamily Friendly
387 verified reviews
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★★★★☆ 8.5/10
Baobab Beach Resort
Beach Resort · Diani Beach
From $175 / night · +$180 upgrade
Air-conditioningBush BreakfastAirport TransfersPet-Free ZonesFamily Friendly
312 verified reviews
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★★★★☆ 8.6/10
Leopard Beach Resort
Beach Resort · Diani Beach
From $195 / night · +$180 upgrade
Free Wi-FiSpa & WellnessHot-Air BalloonGym / FitnessPet-Free Zones
287 verified reviews
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★★★☆☆ 8.0/10
Shimba Hills Lodge
Safari Lodge · Shimba Hills National Reserve
From $165 / night · +$65 upgrade
Air-conditioningRestaurantBar / LoungeGame DrivesBush Breakfast
134 verified reviews
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Getting here

Flight schedules to your gateway

Indicative fares from key hubs — our team can hold seats while you decide.

AirlineRouteDepartsArrives DurationDaysFrom
Kenya Airways
KQ100		 LHR → NBO
London · Nairobi · Non-stop 		21:30 07:30 8h 30m Daily $890 Book on Kenya Airways ↗
Qatar Airways
QR1431		 DOH → NBO
Doha · Nairobi · Non-stop 		07:30 13:30 6h 00m Daily $780 Book on Qatar Airways ↗
Emirates
EK721		 DXB → NBO
Dubai · Nairobi · Non-stop 		10:25 14:35 5h 10m Daily $720 Book on Emirates ↗
KLM
KL565		 AMS → NBO
Amsterdam · Nairobi · Non-stop 		10:10 20:30 8h 20m Daily $950 Book on KLM ↗

Fares are indicative round-trip economy and shift with demand. We rebook fare drops within 24 hrs.

In the price

What's included & what's not

check_circleIncludes

  • 4 nights half-board beach resort
  • Shimba Hills game drive
  • Transfers

cancelExcludes

  • Flights
  • Tips
  • Some meals
Travellers say

Recent reviews

★★★★★
"Diani + Shimba Hills was the perfect bush-and-beach combo. Hotel choice was excellent and the sable antelope sighting at Shimba was magical."
— Nadia K., Netherlands · Google
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