Diani Beach offers Kenya's classic post-safari beach experience, built around white sand and a protective coral reef. Here are ten things worth your time. Diani Beach itself, long and protected by a reef that keeps the lagoon calm, is consistently rated among the best beaches in East Africa. A sunset dhow cruise on a traditional wooden sailboat, often including snorkelling stops and fresh seafood, is the area's signature relaxed evening activity. The Colobus Conservation Centre protects the endangered Angolan colobus monkey, with guided walks explaining local conservation work alongside wildlife viewing. Kongo Mosque ruins, a 14th-century Swahili settlement, give historical context to the coast's long trading history predating European contact. A local Swahili village or market visit offers cultural context beyond the resort experience, with handicrafts and a glimpse of daily coastal life. Snorkelling or diving the offshore reef gives a closer look at the marine life that the lagoon's calm water makes accessible even to less confident swimmers. A camel ride along the beach, offered by several local operators, gives a distinctly coastal Kenyan activity not found at typical beach destinations elsewhere. Shimba Hills National Reserve, a short drive inland, offers a smaller, more accessible wildlife reserve for those wanting a brief safari-style add-on without returning to the Mara. Tuk-tuk exploration of the wider Diani area, beyond the main resort strip, reveals a more genuinely local side of the coast. Finally, simply timing a sunset on the beach itself — without a planned activity — captures Diani's appeal as well as any named attraction does. Use tuk-tuks for getting around, agreeing the fare before riding, and dress modestly away from the resorts themselves given the area's predominantly Muslim character.