Diani Beach: Private island travel

Diani Beach in Kenia is a destination that Private Islands plans for couples and families, with a focus on seclusion and privacy. As a Swiss travel agency with video consultation, Private Islands also organises long transfers to remote islands. The planner starts the island planning, and on a video call you clarify the details.

Updated: 7 August 2026.

Why this trip

White sand that squeaks softly underfoot and a reef that breaks the surf far out: Diani Beach is the stretch of coast that Kenya sets aside for calm bathing days. The lagoon is shallow and warm, and at low tide you can find shells and starfish. Colobus monkeys tumble between the palms, and in the evening the sky over the water turns red. Between July and October the air is dry and pleasant, a period that suits beach days and excursions equally well.

Couples book the Diani Dhow Safari or a sunset cruise, families visit the Shimba Hills reserve with antelopes and elephants or the Sheldrick Falls in the hinterland. The Southern Palms Beach Resort and The Maji Beach Boutique Hotel are available as accommodation, quiet and close to the sea. If you would like to combine the coast with a wilderness tour, the region offers good starting points. How long you stay by the sea and when an excursion makes sense is something you settle without pressure in a video call with Private Islands.

Places and experiences

These places around Diani Beach stand for beach, lagoon and stillness.

Papillon Lagoon Reef, Experience
Swahili Beach Resort, Experience
Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa, Experience
Baobab Beach Resort & Spa, Experience

Place
Papillon Lagoon Reef
Swahili Beach Resort
Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa
Baobab Beach Resort & Spa

Getting there

From Zurich or Basel-Mulhouse, the journey often continues by boat or seaplane, and Private Islands plans the connections.

Frequently asked questions

What sets Private Islands apart?

Private Islands plans island trips with a focus on seclusion and privacy. We plan Diani Beach by video call according to your wishes for calm and accessibility.

Which places are part of the programme in Diani Beach?

For Diani Beach, KONGO RIVER SUNSET CRUISE., Papillon Lagoon Reef and Diani Dhow Safari are on file, and Private Islands checks how quiet they really are.

Who is an island trip to {name} 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 Diani Beach in the catalogue?

The catalogue lists houses such as Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa, Southern Palms Beach Resort and Swahili Beach Resort for Diani Beach, and Private Islands asks about the journey by boat or seaplane.

Which destinations in Kenia can be combined with Diani Beach?

A second island like Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara combines with Diani Beach if the crossing stays short.

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 Diani Beach 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

Tell us in the planner how secluded your island should be.

Fill in the planner

reply within one working day by video call

Accommodation in the catalogue

Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa, Accommodation
Southern Palms Beach Resort, Accommodation
Swahili Beach Resort, Accommodation
The Maji Beach Boutique Hotel, Accommodation
Leopard Beach Resort and Spa, Accommodation
Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort, Accommodation

Accommodation	Rating
Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa	4.3
Southern Palms Beach Resort	4.3
Swahili Beach Resort	4.4
The Maji Beach Boutique Hotel	4.6
Leopard Beach Resort and Spa	4.4
Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort	4.4