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The 15 Best Diani Beach Tours & Boat Trips

67 tours  ·  from $25

Diani is the south-coast base: white sand, warm water and a jetty for everything else. These 15 cover Kisite and Wasini, the Shimba Hills, the safaris north to Tsavo and the reef trips, with prices and pickup times.

PILLI PIPA DHOW, the genuine product, snorkeling tour to Kisite Marine Park - Two reef stops in Kisite-Mpunguti
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PILLI PIPA DHOW, the genuine product, snorkeling tour to Kisite Marine Park

1.PILLI PIPA DHOW, the genuine product, snorkeling tour to Kisite Marine Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 217 reviews · from $130Our pick

Travel from your South Coast hotel to Shimoni, then sail by traditional dhow to Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park. You will snorkel at two reef sites, look for dolphins and turtles, and enjoy a Swahili seafood buffet on Wasini Island. Equipment, guides, park fees, drinks, and hotel transfers are included.

“Let me start by saying this: I am not an easygoing or easy to please person. I like to get something in return for my money. This trip was perfect. 1 - pick up on time, with small souvenir from agency; 2 - van to Pilli Pipa OK; 3 - no delays, after arriviRead more”

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Full-Day Special Wasini Island Tour with Snorkeling and Lunch - Breakfast begins on the boat
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Full-Day Special Wasini Island Tour with Snorkeling and Lunch

2.Full-Day Special Wasini Island Tour with Snorkeling and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 184 reviews · from $126

Set out from Diani at 6:30 a.m. for Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park, with two snorkeling sessions, a possible dolphin sighting, onboard breakfast, a sandbar stop, Wasini Island lunch, Coral Garden, and the Slave Caves. Small boats carry 6 to 12 people, with equipment, drinks, and underwater footage included.

“The pickup and dropoff were great. Kevin was a really cool driver. Snorkel and underwater footage also really good and the best part of the trip. The food was not great as it was really cold, also not enough coffee and beers for lunch were warm. The staff was really friendly.”

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Full Day Dolphin Watching with Snorkeling in Wasini - The early pickup and road to Shimoni
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Full Day Dolphin Watching with Snorkeling in Wasini

3.Full Day Dolphin Watching with Snorkeling in Wasini

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $113Top rated

Spend 7 to 8 hours with guides Omar and Hussein exploring Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park, watching for dolphins, snorkeling, visiting Mkwiro Village, eating Swahili food, and touring the Shimoni Slave Caves. Pickup, park fees, equipment, and lunch are included.

“Omar from Safe Adventures Safaris was a fun and organized host. A resident of the area, he has intimate knowledge of the environment and loves the ocean. Douw trip was great, snorkeling fantastic, and swimming with dolphins a memorable experience. We'll worthwhile!”

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Diani Beach: Glass Boat Cruise to Robinson Island - Seeing the reef through the glass floor
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Diani Beach: Glass Boat Cruise to Robinson Island

4.Glass Boat Cruise to Robinson Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 69 reviews · 4 hours · from $42

From Diani Beach, Florence and the English-speaking crew take you by tuk tuk and glass-bottom boat toward Robinson Island. Watch fish through the clear floor, snorkel with a guide, then swim and relax on a tide-dependent sandbank. Bring swimwear, towel, sunscreen, and a camera.

“An amazing morning - Florence is wonderful, and accommodated all our timings. Great fun, and a lovely crew.”

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Diani: Sunset Canoe Tour along the River with Mangroves - Meeting Omari at Kongo Mosque
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Diani: Sunset Canoe Tour along the River with Mangroves

5.Sunset Canoe Tour along the River with Mangroves

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 65 reviews · 2 hours · from $28Best value

Meet Omari at Kongo Mosque for a quiet, human-powered canoe trip through the mangrove creeks near Kongo River Beach. He explains local history, birds, crabs, fish, reptiles, and village life, then positions the canoe for sunset. Bring water, sandals, sunscreen, and a waterproof bag.

“Beautiful river and sunset. The guide was super chill and the surroundings were so peaceful. Definitely would recommend.”

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Day Trip - Tsavo East National Park ( Man Eater Lions of Tsavo & Other Big Five) - Entering Tsavo East and meeting the red earth
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Day Trip – Tsavo East National Park ( Man Eater Lions of Tsavo & Other Big Five)

6.Day Trip – Tsavo East National Park ( Man Eater Lions of Tsavo & Other Big Five)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · from $200

Leave Diani at 4:30 a.m. for a private, full-day Tsavo East safari in a pop-roof vehicle. Guides such as Francis and Kelli have earned strong praise for sharp eyes and calm driving. Expect elephants, lions, ostriches, Yatta Plateau views, a long road journey, and extra park and lunch costs.

“Driven around by the eagle-eyed kelli, I saw neary everything and then some more! He was personable, knowledgeable and helpful! Doing this all in one day is tiring, so you need a person like Kelli as your guide.”

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Diani Beach: Private African Pool Map Guided Tour - A ten-minute motorbike ride through Tiwi
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Diani Beach: Private African Pool Map Guided Tour

7.Private African Pool Map Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 52 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Meet Mohamed, Sudi, or a co-host at Kongo Mosque for a private trip to Tiwi’s African Pool. Ride a motorbike through the village, walk the coast, spot sea life in rock pools, snorkel in caves, and swim in the map-shaped pool at low tide.

“Mohamed was great, very knowledgeable and passionate about aquatic life. We walked along the shore for nearly an hour spotting a lot of sea creatures, then swam/snorkelled in a cave before swimming at the African Pool. We then took a motorbike back to the starting point. A great way to spend a few hours in the afternoon on a little adventure.”

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Diani Taxi and Airport Transfers - The ride from Mombasa toward Diani
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Diani Taxi and Airport Transfers

8.Diani Taxi and Airport Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews

Book a private Diani or Mombasa transfer with local driver Roy Onukho and his team. Expect an air-conditioned car, luggage space, soft drinks, WhatsApp communication, and a scenic ride through coastal neighborhoods. Airport pickup is available, and groups of up to six share one $65 fare.

“I'm very happy that I rented taxi and trips with that company. I contacted them a couple of months before my arrival and I dicussed all the details. We visited all the places I planned. Very comfortable car, english speaking driver and tour guide. All was good and well organised. Thx guys !”

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Wasini Day Tour - Dolphin spotting near Kisite-Mpunguti
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Wasini Day Tour

9.Wasini Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · from $125

From Diani Beach, Coral Spirit takes you to Shimoni for a traditional dhow cruise, dolphin spotting, and guided snorkeling at Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park. Guides such as Judy, Juma, Jay, and Julius help beginners, while lunch, drinks, equipment, park fees, and the Slave Caves visit are included.

“We took a trip to the Island and crossed over with a boat to the mainland. Seeing the dolphins was an absolutely amazing experience. The locals we encountered were very friendly as we took a walk along the trails where we saw some nice historical views. We also had a local swahili lunch that entailed a variety of seafood which was the highlight of the day!”

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Diani Beach: Kongo River Estuary Sundowner Boat Tour - The private tuk tuk pickup from Diani Beach
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Diani Beach: Kongo River Estuary Sundowner Boat Tour

10.Kongo River Estuary Sundowner Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 39 reviews · 2 hours · from $42

You’ll ride from your Diani Beach hotel with Florence in a private tuk tuk, then join Captain Abdul by canoe on the Kongo River Estuary. Expect mangroves, birdwatching, a village visit, and a peaceful sunset cruise. The two-hour tour is in English and costs $42 per person.

“Beautiful sunset, quite and serene experience on the river. Really amazing guides, Abdul the guide was really amazing. He attended to everyone of our requests respectfully.”

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Overnight Tsavo East Safari From Mombasa/Diani (Private) - The 6am drive from the coast
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Overnight Tsavo East Safari From Mombasa/Diani (Private)

11.Overnight Tsavo East Safari From Mombasa/Diani (Private)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 39 reviews · 2 days · from $507

Leave Mombasa or Diani at 6am for a private two-day Tsavo East safari with guides such as Kasimu, Thoya, or Patrick. Expect Aruba Dam, red elephants, sunset game drives, a waterhole lodge stay, meals, and hotel drop-off.

“We really enjoyed the trip; our guide was very friendly and kind. The trip absolutely met our expectations. We saw many beautiful animals. The accommodation and food were also excellent. We can only recommend it!”

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Kisite Mpunguti Day Trip. A day of Oceanic Wonders - Boarding at Shimoni Jetty for Kisite Marine Park
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Kisite Mpunguti Day Trip. A day of Oceanic Wonders

12.Kisite Mpunguti Day Trip. A day of Oceanic Wonders

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $110

Travel from Diani Beach to Shimoni, visit the historic Slave Caves, then take a boat to Kisite Marine Park for snorkeling, reef scenery, and possible dolphin or turtle sightings. Lunch follows on Wasini Island. Transfers, park fees, gear, fruit, and water are included.

“The tour start 5.30 in the morning.driving time 2.5 hours.after we were been taken miles away for snorkeling.could not see any mirine life as very deep.i was swimming wearing life vest, current very strong ,2 minutes and I sale away from the boat Read more”

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Diani: Giriama Cultural Dance Show and Local Village Tour - Starting at Ibiza Market
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Diani: Giriama Cultural Dance Show and Local Village Tour

13.Giriama Cultural Dance Show and Local Village Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 32 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Spend three hours with Giriama villagers near Diani, visiting Ibiza Market, a local school, a family homestead, a traditional healer, and a dance arena. Guide Samson is known for his friendly, clear explanations. Bring school supplies, comfortable shoes, and cash for optional gifts or souvenirs.

“It was an mazing experience, the host showed us all local things from school, houses, trees, dance,… All was amazing. Super recommend”

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Diani Beach: Kongo River Sunset Experience in a canoe - Following the Kongo River toward sunset
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Diani Beach: Kongo River Sunset Experience in a canoe

14.Kongo River Sunset Experience in a canoe

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 31 reviews · 1h 5m · from $32

Spend 65 minutes gliding by canoe through Kongo River mangroves at Diani’s northern edge. Meet your English-speaking guide at Kongo Mosque, hear local history, watch for more than 30 bird species, and photograph the sunset without engine noise or fumes. Pickup by tuk-tuk is included within Diani.

“The guide was great, knew a lot about the birds and mangroves. From all the canoes on the river our guide was by far the best, spinning the canoe around for unique videos and taking pictures for us”

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Elkydianibeachtaxis - The ride itself: comfort, timing, and local help
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Elkydianibeachtaxis

15.Elkydianibeachtaxis

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews

Book a private, air-conditioned transfer or taxi service around Diani, Mombasa, and coastal Kenya. Your driver meets you at the airport, bus station, SGR station, or hotel, with larger vehicles and guided day trips available by arrangement. Confirm details on WhatsApp before arrival.

“We hired a car for our tour to Shimba hills National reserve. Elky Diani delivered the car in time, and they were a great help ensuring that we were well versed with all the information about the place . They offered to do all the payments on our beRead more”

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