Diani Beach
South Coast Kenya - palms, reef and a 90-minute flight from Nairobi
About this trip
Diani is the easiest premium beach destination in East Africa - a 90-minute domestic flight from Nairobi to Ukunda, then a short transfer to white-sand beachfront. Excellent for team off-sites, board retreats and end-of-quarter decompression weekends. Beach venues offer plenary capacity for 20–80 delegates with reliable connectivity.
Highlights
- Daily flights Wilson/JKIA → Ukunda (90 min)
- Reef snorkelling and dolphin trip in Kisite Marine Park
- Skydiving over the reef (seasonal) and kitesurfing in Galu
- Beachfront meeting venues for corporate off-sites
Itinerary
Day 1
Nairobi → Diani
Domestic flight to Ukunda, transfer to beachfront resort, arrival lunch and beach orientation.
Day 2
Kisite-Mpunguti marine day
Boat charter to Kisite Marine Park, dolphin spotting, snorkelling at the reef, fresh seafood lunch on Wasini Island.
Day 3
Off-site / leisure day
Optional team workshop morning at the venue, afternoon at leisure on the beach, sunset cocktails on the dhow.
Day 4
Diani → Nairobi
Late breakfast, transfer to Ukunda for return flight. Same-day connections to international departures available.
What's included
- Return domestic flights Nairobi ↔ Ukunda
- Airport and hotel transfers in Diani
- Half-board accommodation at 4-star beachfront resort
- Kisite Marine Park entrance and boat charter
- Meeting room hire and AV (when off-site is added)
Not included: international flights, visa fees, optional activities marked above, personal expenses, tips beyond stated inclusions, and travel insurance (we arrange separately on request).
December and festive season 2026
Diani is the easiest festive beach trip from Nairobi, and the one families ask for most. We coordinate the stay, the travel down and the outings you want, then quote everything live because south coast rooms over the festive dates are released and withdrawn quickly.
For families
Best for families who want a straightforward beach week with a reef, a pool and short outings. Share the number of adults, the number of children and their ages and we ask hotels for the room or connecting-room options that actually fit your party.
For couples
Couples do well with a shorter stay, a quieter stretch of beach and one or two outings such as the Kisite reef trip or a dhow sunset.
Ways to travel
- Flight Nairobi to Ukunda with a short road transfer to the beach
- SGR to Mombasa with a road transfer across to the south coast
- Private vehicle from Nairobi if you prefer to travel by road
- Self-drive with accommodation only, if you would rather drive yourselves
What to tell us when you enquire
- Confirm nights, arrival date and any date flexibility
- Tell us your meal plan preference, from bed and breakfast through to all inclusive
- List the outings you want quoted separately, such as the reef trip or a dhow evening
- Request live December availability and rate; we confirm availability and final inclusions in writing
Compare this against the other festive options on our December holiday packages in Kenya page.
Weighing up alternatives? Zanzibar & Stone Town, Mombasa, Nyali & Bamburi or Watamu & Malindi suit different travel days and budgets, and we are happy to quote more than one so you can compare properly.
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