Diani

Diani is a coastal town in Kwale County, southeastern Kenya, located south of Mombasa along the Indian Ocean. It is renowned for its long white sandy beach, coral reefs, and the Diani-Chale Marine National Reserve, one of Kenya’s premier marine protected areas. The area forms part of the Diani-Chale ecosystem and hosts sea turtles, dolphins, whale sharks, and diverse coral fish species, while the nearby Shimba Hills and sacred Kaya forests add cultural and ecological significance. Diani is also a hub for water sports, beach tourism, and community-led conservation initiatives.