Kenya is a travel country that Island Escapes plans for couples and families, with a focus on seclusion and privacy. Island Escapes is a Swiss travel agency with video consultation and plans island trips with seclusion and privacy. State your preferred island and dates in the planner, and the coordination with Island Escapes follows on a video call.
Updated: 26 July 2026.
Overview
The roar of the Indian Ocean and the calls of weaver birds in a palm garden: this is how a morning begins on Kenya's south coast. Diani Beach is the place the country sets aside for beach holidays, a long, pale sandy beach with a coral reef offshore and a lagoon that is deep at high tide and shallow at low tide. Colobus monkeys tumble through the trees behind the hotel complexes. From July to October it is dry and somewhat cooler, the sea breeze provides mild evenings.
Couples combine rest days on the beach with a dhow trip at sunset, families explore the Shimba Hills reserve or the Sheldrick Falls in the hinterland. If you also want to see wilderness, add a short safari, without losing the island character of the coast. For orientation: Swahili and English are spoken, tipping is customary and expected. Cash is practical in many situations, large lodges accept cards.
Which stretches of the coast lie quieter than others is best discussed in a video call with Island Escapes, before you fix rooms and transfer.
Regions
Places in the catalogue: Diani Beach.
Top destinations
Explore these destinations in Kenya from our selection.
Places and experiences
Island Escapes names places in Kenya where seclusion is a matter of course.
Baobab Beach Resort & Spa, Experience
Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa, Experience
Papillon Lagoon Reef, Experience
Swahili Beach Resort, Experience
| Place | Category |
|---|---|
| Baobab Beach Resort & Spa | Sight |
| Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa | Sight |
| Papillon Lagoon Reef | Sight |
| Swahili Beach Resort | Sight |
Accommodation in the catalogue
Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort, Accommodation
Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa, Accommodation
Leopard Beach Resort and Spa, Accommodation
Southern Palms Beach Resort, Accommodation
Swahili Beach Resort, Accommodation
The Maji Beach Boutique Hotel, Accommodation
| Accommodation | Rating |
|---|---|
| Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort | 4.4 |
| Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa | 4.3 |
| Leopard Beach Resort and Spa | 4.4 |
| Southern Palms Beach Resort | 4.3 |
| Swahili Beach Resort | 4.4 |
| The Maji Beach Boutique Hotel | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
What sets Island Escapes apart?
Island Escapes plans island trips with a focus on seclusion and privacy. We plan Kenya by video call according to your wishes for calm and accessibility.
Which places are part of the programme in Kenya?
Around Kenya, the catalogue lists Baobab Beach Resort & Spa, Diani Dhow Safari and Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa, among others. You clarify seclusion and accessibility on a video call.
Who is an island trip to Kenya suited to?
Couples and families who look for calm and privacy and prefer a trip with few changes and plenty of time on the beach and in the water.
Which accommodations are listed for Kenya in the catalogue?
Island resorts listed in Kenya include Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort, Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa and Leopard Beach Resort and Spa. You discuss lagoon, beach and transfer together.
Which destinations in Kenya work well together?
Besides Kenya, Diani Beach can be reached, usually by boat. The effort is worthwhile on longer stays.
Can I adapt the trip?
Yes. We tailor duration, accommodation, travel and pace to your wishes. On a video call, we discuss how secluded you want to travel and which excursions you would like.
How much does a trip to Kenya cost?
The price depends on the dates, the accommodation and the length of the trip. We do not quote flat prices, but prepare an individual offer after you have filled in the planner.
How does the consultation work?
The consultation takes place by video call. After the planner you receive a reply from us within one working day.
How do I start planning?
You fill in the planner and state dates, budget and wishes. We get back to you by video call within one working day.
Plan your trip
The planner asks about dates, travellers and preferred island.
Fill in the planner. You will get a reply by video call within one working day.
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Gallery
Diani Dhow Safari, Experience
KONGO RIVER SUNSET CRUISE., Experience
Sheldrick's Falls, Experience
Shimba Hills National Reserve, Experience
Next steps
How to take Kenya further.
Advice is given by video call, and you choose the appointment in the planner.
Sources and last update
Sources: Travel information from the Swiss Vibes catalogue.
Data as of: 26 July 2026.
Updated: 26 July 2026.