Discover the white sandy beaches of the Kenya South Coast
Walk with camels on the beautiful white beaches of the Southern Kenya Coast
Kenya is renowned for being one of the best safari destinations in the world, but it also offers world-class luxury beach vacations. The pristine, palm fringed southern coastline is rimmed by the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, fostering a balmy, tropical climate. Situated around bustling Mombasa and southward, Diani and Msambweni Beaches are a blissful option for travelers craving relaxation after an exhilarating Kenya safari.
Diani is a charming 25km strip, made up of Tiwi Beach, Galu Beach, Chale Island, Funzi Island and Kinondo. This is your perfect choice if you seek a balance between relaxation and exhilaration. Recline at the pool-side of some of the best Kenya beach resorts, before strapping up for thrilling activities like diving and snorkeling amidst eye-catching coral reefs.
This isn’t just the time to dip your toes into Kenya’s twinkling southern waters, but rather the time to unite with Mother Nature. Awe-inspiring boat trips in Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park bring you up-close with dolphins, sea turtles and other marine life. Nearby, Shimba Hills National Reserve homes elephants, warthogs, baboons and giraffes, posing a beautiful contrast to the coast’s tropical beaches, where local fishermen meet buzzing travelers.
Even camels wander the charming beaches in and surrounding Mombasa, offering insight into the varied culture and biodiversity of East Africa on your engaging Kenya vacation.
Featured Victoria Falls Trips
Stay in the small town of Victoria Falls, on the bank of the Zambezi or overlooking the grand gorge itself. A stay in Victoria Falls combines brilliantly with other destinations in Zimbabwe and neighbouring Botswana and Zambia. Connections to Jo'Burg are easy too to combine Victoria Falls with a safari in Kruger National Park in South Africa, for example. Here are a few of our favourite itineraries that include Victoria Falls.
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January to early March brings warm, sunny weather with little rain and is the best time to visit Kenya if you want to visit its south coast. The rainy season runs from mid-March to late May with the coastline becoming very hot and wet, so we recommend avoiding the southern Kenya beaches during this time.The long dry season occurs from July to early October, which is a fantastic time for both a safari tour and a Kenya beach vacation. October to mid-March offers the best conditions for diving and you can expect great underwater visibility. There’s a chance you’ll see whale sharks from February to March, while Humpback whales migrate along this coast from the end of June to December.
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Where to stay in Moremi Game Reserve
Our favourite place to stay in Moremi is Mombo Camp, where you’ll experience supreme luxury in stunning natural surroundings. Set on the northern tip of Chief’s Island, the largest island in the Okavango Delta, Mombo Camp has just nine lavish tents.
You’ll find indoor and outdoor showers, elegant bathtubs, plush bedrooms and beautiful views overlooking the floodplain packed with wildlife. Take a dip in the outdoor pool, head to the gym, relax in the library and enjoy a drink as you watch wildlife passing by.
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