Safari in Tsavo East National Park
This is experience was the highlight of our trip to Kenya! We saw giraffes, lions, zebras, elephants, and various other animals. The lodge had a beautiful outlook to a pond that also attracted wildlife.
Snorkel near Wasini Island
A nice full-day trip from Diani is taking a boat tour out to Wasini Island where you can snorkel and spot dolphins if you're lucky. The island sits at the edge of Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park—one of the country’s most ecologically vibrant coastlines. Photo credit.
Swim in "The Africa Pool"
The Africa Pool is a tidal rock pool naturally shaped like the African continent, located near Tiwi Beach. Only visible at low tide, it’s a unique spot to take a dip and observe small marine life in the clear water. Photo credit.
Explore Shimba Hills
Shimba Hills is Kenya’s coastal rainforest, just an hour inland from Diani. Hike through dense greenery, spot sable antelope, and cool off at the base of Sheldrick Falls. Photo credit.
Visit Funzi Island
A lesser-visited island near the Tanzanian border, Funzi is home to approximately 1,500 residents, primarily from the Shirazi tribe, who sustain themselves through fishing and small-scale agriculture. It offers a less-developed alternative to more frequented coastal islands. Photo credit.
Do some water sports
Leli, the Head of Fun at Skippers, can help you organize kayaking, paddle-boarding, and other activities and trips.
Swim and relax at Pallet Cafe
Pallet Cafe was started to support hearing-impaired people in the hospitality industry, so expect to practice some Kenyan Sign Language when you go. We recommend the mango smoothie and the vegan samosas. Since the cafe is beachfront, be sure to bring your swimwear.
Support local artisans
Craft is big in Kenya, and you'll find all kinds of handmade items on the side of the road. Purchasing Kenyan-made products is a great way to support their local economy.
Sail Lake Naivasha
Lake Naivasha is very biodiverse, home to hippos, pelicans, and various other species. We recommend taking a tour on a small boat around the lake and out to the nearby Crescent Island. To be done as a trip from Nairobi on your way in/out, and can be combined with Hell's Gate.
Bike through Hell's Gate National Park
We recommend doing a cycling safari through Hell's Gate, where you can see some wildlife up close. We saw zebras, giraffes, baboons, and monkeys. To be done as a trip from Nairobi on your way in/out, and can be combined with Naivasha Lake.
