🗓️ 3-Day Diani Beach Itinerary – “Sun, Sand & Swahili Serenity”

Day 1: Arrival at Diani Beach (Ukunda)

  • Morning:
    • Arrive at Ukunda Airstrip (via flight from Nairobi or Mombasa)
    • Private transfer to your selected beachfront resort or boutique hotel
    • Welcome drink and Swahili-style check-in
  • Afternoon:
    • Leisure lunch by the ocean
    • Relax on the beach or take a swim in the resort pool
  • Evening:
    • Sunset beach walk or cocktails at a rooftop lounge
    • Seafood dinner with live coastal music (optional beachfront restaurant)
  • Overnight:
    • Stay at The Sands at Nomad, Diani Reef Resort, or Waterlovers Beach Resort

Day 2: Marine Adventure & Culture

  • Early Morning:
    • Depart for a full-day Wasini Island excursion
    • Board a traditional dhow at Shimoni for dolphin watching (seasonal)
    • Snorkeling at Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park – vibrant coral reefs & tropical fish
  • Midday:
    • Swahili seafood lunch on Wasini Island (octopus, crab, coconut rice)
    • Village walk with cultural interaction (optional donation supports local school)
  • Afternoon:
    • Return to Diani by 4:00 PM
    • Relax at your lodge, spa massage (optional), or poolside sundowners
  • Evening:
    • Nightlife options: Chill beach bar, Afro-house DJ set, or romantic moonlit dinner
  • Overnight:
    • Continue stay at your beachfront resort

Day 3: Water Sports & Departure

  • Morning:
    • Choose your adventure:
      • Jet skiing or kite surfing lesson
      • Glass-bottom boat ride to the reef
      • Swahili cooking class with local chefs
      • Or simply unwind at the beach or by the infinity pool
  • Midday:
    • Brunch and beach photoshoot (optional)
    • Last swim before checkout
  • Afternoon:
    • Private transfer to Ukunda Airstrip
    • Fly back to Nairobi or connect to next destination

📍 Optional Add-Ons

  • Diani + Tsavo East (4-Day Coast & Safari Package)
  • Diani + Lamu (Fly-in Coastal Heritage Experience)
  • Diani + Zanzibar (Island hopping East African style)

🧭 Visual Content Suggestions (Diani Edition)

Map Integration:

  • Show Ukunda Airstrip, Wasini Island, Kisite Marine Park, and Tsavo connections

Icons:

  • 🏖️ Beach – White sand relaxation
  • 🛥️ Dhow – Wasini boat tour
  • 🐬 Dolphin – Marine adventure
  • 🍛 Coconut – Swahili cuisine
  • 🧘‍♀️ Spa – Relaxation