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Things to do in Diani Beach.

Island days, water activities, photoshoots and cultural tours along Kenya's south coast — each one coordinated locally, with clear USD pricing and honest timing around the tide.

Explore the coast

Diani Beach activities and excursions.

All prices are in USD. “From” prices may vary by group size, package, private or shared option, and date. We confirm the final price before booking. New to the coast? Start with the Diani Beach travel guide.

Photography

Clear Kayak + Flying Dress Photoshoot

A Robinson Island session combining a clear kayak, flying dress, aerial drone shots, edited photographs and one cinematic video.

$250

per session

What’s included
1.5–2 hoursRobinson IslandTiming confirmed around low tide
  • 10 edited clear-kayak drone shots
  • 10 edited flying-dress photographs
  • One edited video
  • Stylist and drone pilot
  • Boat transfer to Robinson Island

Photography

Clear Kayak Photoshoot

The iconic Diani clear-kayak shot with a professional photographer, guided posing, drone images and an edited video.

$130 single · $160 couple

per session

What’s included
45–60 minute sessionSingle or couple packageDiani pickup included
  • Professional photoshoot
  • Unlimited drone shots during the session
  • 10 selected photographs professionally edited
  • One edited video up to one minute
  • Boat transfer to the island

Culture

Mombasa Old Town & City Day Tour

A guided day through Fort Jesus, the Swahili-Arab streets of Old Town, Mombasa Tusks, workshops, markets and the Likoni Ferry.

From $150

per person

What’s included
Full dayIdeal for history loversBook 24–48 hours ahead
  • Guided Fort Jesus visit
  • Old Town walking tour
  • Mombasa Tusks photo stop
  • Akamba workshops and spice markets
  • Likoni Ferry crossing

Water & island

Robinson Island

A low-tide sandbank surrounded by turquoise water, arranged for swimming, snorkelling and an easy half-day escape.

From $30

per person

What’s included
Half dayCouples, families and groupsBook 24 hours ahead
  • Boat transfer
  • Island access
  • Snorkelling gear
  • Glass-bottom boat tour
  • Low-tide timing arranged

Water & island

Kongo River Sunset Cruise

A traditional canoe cruise through mangroves to the meeting point of the Kongo River and Indian Ocean at golden hour.

From $30

per person

What’s included
Approximately 2 hoursCouples, families and groupsBook 24 hours ahead
  • Traditional canoe cruise
  • Sunset at the river mouth
  • Mangrove and birdlife viewing
  • Local guide

Water & island

Jet Ski Adventure

A fast-paced ride across Diani's clear water, with a safety briefing and space for up to two guests on one jet ski.

From $50

per activity

What’s included
$50 · 15 minutes$75 · 20 minutes$100 · 30 minutes
  • Solo or paired ride
  • Safety briefing
  • Life jackets
  • Up to two guests per jet ski
  • Same-day booking subject to availability

Water & island

Africa Pool — Tiwi Beach

A naturally formed tidal pool in coral rock at Tiwi Beach, known for clear water, snorkelling and its distinctive outline.

From $40

per person

What’s included
Tiwi BeachCouples, friends and content creatorsBook 24 hours ahead
  • Visit to the natural tidal pool
  • Snorkelling opportunity
  • Locally coordinated access
  • Tidal timing arranged

Practical questions

Planning Diani Beach activities.

What are the best things to do in Diani Beach?

Most trips combine time on the water with one longer day out. Robinson Island and the Kongo River sunset cruise are the easiest half days, Wasini Island and Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park is the classic full day, and clear kayak photoshoots and jet ski rides fill the gaps in between.

How far in advance should I book an experience?

Around 24 hours for local half days such as Robinson Island, the Kongo River cruise or Africa Pool, and 24 to 48 hours for full days like Wasini, Kisite-Mpunguti and the Mombasa Old Town tour. Jet ski rides can often be arranged the same day.

Which activities can be combined in one trip?

Tide-dependent experiences such as Robinson Island, Africa Pool and clear kayak photoshoots often work on the same day because they share a low tide. Full-day trips to Wasini or Mombasa are best left on their own day.

Are prices per person or per group?

Each experience states its own unit — per person, per group, per activity or per session. Where a price begins with “From”, the final amount depends on group size, package, private or shared option and date, and we confirm it before booking.

How do I book with Diani Tribe?

Open an experience, use the Plan This Experience form, and our Diani-based team confirms availability, timing and the final price on WhatsApp. For a whole trip, use the Plan My Trip questionnaire instead.

Build it into your trip

Want help choosing what works together?

Tell us your dates, group and travel style. We’ll coordinate the right experiences around the rest of your Diani stay.

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