| Town: | Diani Beach |
| Location: | Africa > Kenya |
What’s Plugged?
Reviews & Amenities
Top Descriptions
| Diani Beach is a popular spot on the Kenyan coast, especially if you’re into kite-surfing. And it’s true that the beach is quite typically beautiful with its powdery white sand – and the town’s location between Mombasa and Tanzania is quite convenient if you’re just passing through. But don’t expect great value for money here, or a particularly wide range of accommodation and dining options. While tourists seem to like the spot, backpackers might be better off heading further north to Kilifi or Malindi. – Daniel |
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Top Tips
| Diani Beach is a popular seaside resort, so do be careful coming here on a budget. Cheaper restaurants such as Coast Dishes or Swahili Pot (or providing for yourself at one of the many supermarkets such as Shree Green Grocers Minimarket) might help out. |
| Don’t miss out on visiting both ends of the beach: Cliff Beach and Diani Beach. And if you’re at the latter, you might as well drop by at the Kongo Mosque. Although, do time your visits to the beach well as the tides are very noticeable here. Swimming at low tide is almost impossible. |
| Consider visiting Stilts Backpackers one evening for a meal so that you can witness the Bushbaby Feeding. |
| Taxi-like tuk-tuks will take you up or down the coastal road for KES30 per person. They only go half way along the road though, to the Nakumatt Supermarket and then up to Ukunda. So if you need to go all the way along the beach you’ll have change tuk-tuks at that supermarket and pay another KES30. |
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The Location
What should we know?
| Name in local script: | Add Data |
| Also known as: | Add Data |
| Tour operator(s): | Add Data |
| Rental operator(s): | Add Data |
| Port(s): | Add Data |
| Station(s): | Simba Coach Bus Station |
| Terminal(s): | Add Data |
| Environment type: | ocean, white sand |
| Location type: | rural, town |
| Religion type: | Christianity, Islam |
What can we see or do there?
| Events: | Add Data | |
| Services: | Add Data | |
| Shops: | Nakumatt Supermarket | Shree Green Grocers Minimarket |
| Animals: | bushbaby, scorpion | |
| Birds: | Add Data |
How much will it cost us?
| Currency: | Kenyan Shilling (KES) |
| Average daily budget: | KES3,718 |
When should we go there, and for how long?
| Average time taken: | 4 nights |
| High season: | December |
| Low season: | March to May |
How can we get in contact?
| Language(s): | English, Swahili |
| Timezone: | UTC+03:00 |
| Country calling code: | 254 |
How can we get there?
| Coordinates: | -4.30413, 39.58395 |
| Geographical feature: | Indian Ocean |
The Directions
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The Directions
| If you know how to get to Diani Beach and would like to share that information with the community, contact [email protected] and we’ll post it right here in the directory. |
The Directions
| If you know how to get to Diani Beach and would like to share that information with the community, contact [email protected] and we’ll post it right here in the directory. |
What are the numbers and averages?
| Number of attractions visited: | 4 |
| Travel time to attractions: | 10 minutes |
| Travel time to next location: | 3 hours, 30 minutes |
| Altitude: | sea level |
| Population: | 100000 |
| Size: | Add Data |
What else would be good to know?
| Wikipedia: | Diani Beach |
| Wikitravel: | Diani Beach |
| Tripadvisor: | Diani Beach |
| Local tourism: | Add Data |
| Emergency service(s): | Add Data |
| Travel advisories: | UK Government |
| Healthcare: | Add Data |
| Weather: | Weather |
| News: | Add Data |
| Public holidays: | Office Holidays |
Local Availability
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Beer (multinational) | 500ml | KES140 |
| Beer (national) | 500ml | KES110 |
| Fizzy drink | 1 litre | KES50 |
| Fruit juice | 1 litre | KES204 |
| Gin (multinational) | 1 litre | KES1,060 |
| Gin (national) | 1 litre | KES875 |
| Milk | 1 litre | KES90 |
| Oil | 1 litre | KES245 |
| Rum (multinational) | 1 litre | KES1,580 |
| Rum (national) | 1 litre | KES700 |
| Vodka (multinational) | 1 litre | KES1,299 |
| Vodka (national) | 1 litre | KES650 |
| Water | 1 litre | KES42 |
| Whisky (multinational) | 1 litre | KES2,599 |
| Whisky (national) | 1 litre | KES590 |
| Wine | 1 bottle | KES875 |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Almonds | 100g | KES170 |
| Apples | 1kg | Add Data |
| Bananas | 1kg | Add Data |
| Bell pepper | 1kg | Add Data |
| Bread | 1 loaf | KES60 |
| Carrots | 1kg | KES99 |
| Chillies | 1kg | KES250 |
| Chocolate (multinational) | 1 bar | KES80 |
| Chocolate (national) | 1 bar | Add Data |
| Coconut milk | 1 can | KES135 |
| Cucumber | 1kg | Add Data |
| Eggs | 1 dozen | KES180 |
| Garlic | 1kg | Add Data |
| Ginger | 1kg | Add Data |
| Honey | 1 jar | KES299 |
| Ice cream | 1 unit | KES50 |
| Jam | 1 jar | KES114 |
| Onions | 1kg | KES50 |
| Oranges | 1kg | Add Data |
| Pasta | 1kg | KES350 |
| Peanut butter | 1 jar | KES150 |
| Peanuts | 100g | Add Data |
| Potatoes | 1kg | KES80 |
| Raisins | 100g | KES65 |
| Rice | 1kg | KES105 |
| Sandwich | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Tomatoes | 1kg | KES99 |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal shampoo | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Conditioner | 1 bottle | KES225 |
| Condoms | 1 pack | KES100 |
| Deodorant | 1 can | KES175 |
| Floss | 1 pack | KES145 |
| Hand sanitizer | 1 bottle | KES150 |
| Laundry soap | 1 bar | KES40 |
| Razors | 1 pack | KES395 |
| Sanitary towels | 1 pack | KES115 |
| Shampoo | 1 bottle | KES265 |
| Soap | 1 bar | KES60 |
| Tampons | 1 box | KES240 |
| Toilet roll | 1 unit | KES30 |
| Toothpaste | 1 tube | KES100 |
| Washing powder | 1 box | KES160 |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Antiseptic cream | 1 tube | Add Data |
| Bandages | 1 pack | KES75 |
| Chapstick | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Contact lens solution | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Headache tablets | 1 pack | KES100 |
| Ibuprofen | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Mosquito repellent | 1 bottle | KES315 |
| Nail clippers | 1 set | Add Data |
| Plasters | 1 pack | KES20 |
| Sun cream | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Sunglasses | 1 pair | Add Data |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Batteries | 4-pack | Add Data |
| Chilli powder | 100g | KES135 |
| Cigarettes (multinational) | 20-pack | Add Data |
| Cigarettes (national) | 20-pack | Add Data |
| Coriander | 100g | KES185 |
| Cumin | 100g | Add Data |
| Fuel | 1 litre | KES91.50 |
| Internet | 1 hour | Add Data |
| Lighter | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Matches | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Paprika | 100g | KES165 |
| Travel multiadapter | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Travel plug | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Turmeric | 100g | KES145 |
| Stock | 1 pack | KES29 |
Local Cuisine
| Dish | Average Cost | Restaurant Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Biryani (meat) | KES350 | |
| Biryani (vegetarian) | KES180 | |
| Breakfast (continental) | KES400 | |
| Breakfast (cooked) | KES733 | |
| Burger | KES600 | |
| Burger (cheese) | KES650 | |
| Burger (vegetarian) | KES550 | |
| Calamari | KES883 | |
| Calzone (large) | KES650 | |
| Carbonara | KES600 | |
| Chapatti | KES37 | |
| Chicken wings | KES400 | |
| Curry (generic – meat) | KES483 | |
| Curry (generic – vegetable) | KES400 | |
| Eggs (how you like) | KES186 | |
| Fajitas (meat) | KES800 | |
| Fillet (beef) | KES875 | |
| Fillet (fish) | KES750 | |
| Fish and chips | KES800 | |
| Fish fingers | KES425 | |
| French fries | KES162 | |
| Fried (chicken) | KES250 | |
| Fried (fish) | KES800 | |
| Fruit salad | KES256 | |
| Goulash (beef) | KES650 | |
| Grilled (chicken) | KES488 | |
| Grilled (fish) | KES717 |
| Dish | Average Cost | Restaurant Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Ice cream (scoop) | KES100 | |
| Ice cream (sundae) | KES300 | |
| Kiev (chicken) | KES600 | |
| Liver and chips | KES500 | |
| Mashed potatoes | KES100 | |
| Mixed grill | KES2,500 | |
| Noodle soup (meat) | KES400 | |
| Omelette | KES207 | |
| Pancake (simple) | KES350 | |
| Pasta (meat) | KES517 | |
| Pasta (vegetable) | KES525 | |
| Pilau rice (meat) | KES350 | |
| Pilau rice (vegetable) | KES190 | |
| Pizza (loaded) | KES800 | |
| Pizza (simple) | KES525 | |
| Pork chops | KES650 | |
| Prawns | KES750 | |
| Roasted (pork) | KES700 | |
| Rolex | KES350 |
| Dish | Average Cost | Restaurant Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Salad | KES212 | |
| Salad (meat) | KES450 | |
| Samosas (meat) | KES168 | |
| Samosas (vegetable) | KES350 | |
| Sandwich (basic) | KES425 | |
| Sandwich (loaded) | KES600 | |
| Sausage and mash | KES600 | |
| Soup (meat) | KES400 | |
| Soup (vegetarian) | KES267 | |
| Spring roll | KES300 | |
| Steak | KES700 | |
| Stew (meat) | KES427 | |
| Stroganoff (meat) | KES600 | |
| Whole (fish) | KES500 |
| Beverage | Average Cost | Restaurant Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bailey’s (shot) | KES300 | |
| Alcoholic mixed drink | KES253 | |
| Beer (multinational) | KES245 | |
| Beer (national) | KES258 | |
| Brandy (shot) | KES225 | |
| Cappuccino | KES350 | |
| Champagne (bottle) | KES3,400 | |
| Cider (bottle) | KES280 | |
| Coffee | KES120 | |
| Cointreau (shot) | KES400 | |
| Espresso | KES250 | |
| Fruit juice (fresh) | KES170 | |
| Gin (shot) | KES250 | |
| Guinness | KES280 | |
| Malibu (shot) | KES250 | |
| Milk | KES150 | |
| Milkshake | KES250 | |
| Red Bull | KES265 | |
| Rum (shot) | KES233 | |
| Sambuca (shot) | KES250 | |
| Smoothie | KES300 | |
| Soft drink | KES85 | |
| Tea | KES113 | |
| Tea (herbal) | KES75 | |
| Tequila (shot) | KES225 | |
| Vodka (shot) | KES233 | |
| Water (2L) | KES258 | |
| Whisky (shot) | KES233 | |
| Wine (bottle) | KES1,333 | |
| Wine (glass) | KES255 |
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