🗓️ 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