Tips for visiting Diani Beach
Tips for visiting Diani Beach : Diani Beach is one of the best beach destinations in the world and Africa’s leading destination. If you are visiting Diani Beach for the first time, this article shares some of the useful tips to help you get acquitted with Diani Beach – South Coast of Kenya. Also this article lists all the necessary items you need during your beach holiday to visit to Diani Beach.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
For new visitors most especially foreigners, your traveling documents must be in order and these include your Visa and Passport. The immigration officials at the Kenyan airports are usually very friendly and willing to help whenever there is an issue, having your documents ready saves you time and improves your overall experience for your trip.
For security reasons, your hotel might also ask for your identification which is in this case is your passport.
If you opt to obtain your visa upon arrival at the airports or port, expect a slight delay of between 15 and 20 minutes as the documents are processed. It is advisable to carry cash in dollars, Euros or pounds for fees payment. After the checks, you will most likely be headed for your hotel and most of these hotels in Diani offer airport pick up services.
Confirm with your hotel if they provide these services while making your reservation.
TRANSPORT & AIRPORT TRANSFERS
If you are traveling to your hotel by a cab/ taxi which is either provided by the hotel or just from the airport, expect a charge of between 25 – 40 USD between 2500 and 4,000 Kenya shillings which is an approximate cost.
You are advised to confirm with the driver before leaving the airport, local transportation around Diani Beach is either by tuk-tuks, taxis or matatus with each being favorable in different conditions and circumstances.
CURRENCIES
During your visit, it is advised to change some of the currency you have to the local currencies as you will need it for quick purchases and services. Kenya currency is available in 1000, 500, 200 and 100 shilling notes which are the most commonly used denominations.
Moi International Airport and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport which are the main entry points to Kenya have foreign exchange bureaus where you can change your money into Kenya currencies, the exchange bureaus display exchange rates on prominent boards and you be assured you will get current rates.
WEATHER
Once you arrive at Diani Beach, expect to experience warm tropical weather that is only interrupted by rains between April and May. You tropical beach holiday indulgences could start right away, the hotels by the beach front of Diani are numerous offering different levels of hospitality, culinary delights and numerous activities to indulge in.
You can easily find a perfect hotels and villas to stay during your Diani Holiday on our website.
SAFETY
Diani Beach is a safe destination, however to stay safe you are always advised to make sure you are in company of somebody who knows Diani very well, most hotels in Diani will be glad to recommended a local guide if need be.
If you need to access a hospital, talk to your local guide or the hotel staff and they will be happy to help. For security issue or concerns, you can reach out to Diani Police Station which is situated along the Ukunda – Ramisi Road in Diani.
Please remember to carry sun protected creams to avoid sunburns, insect repellants to guard against sandfly and mosquito bites. As a precautionary measure, do not travel after dark without a local guide.
If you are to be on a vacation for a longer period of time, you might also want to consider getting a travel insurance package to cover you in case the unexpected happens like getting sick or injured on your trip, your luggage getting lost or need an emergency medical evacuation.
Beyond that, a bundle of exciting activities waits you to commence your holiday in Diani Beach, these exciting activities include kitesurfing, deep-sea fishing, golfing, wildlife safaris to Kenya’s game reserves and parks such as the Maasai Mara national reserve, Tsavo East and West national park, and Amboseli national park among others.
Book your safari to Diani Beach today.
Contact our trusted tour operators for information and inquiries about Tips for visiting Diani Beach and how to get to the park Book with our tours and travel companies such as; Focus East Africa Tours, Explore Rwanda Tours, who offer the best tour packages while on your safari in Kenya.
