Diani Beach is just 40 kilometers from Mombasa and has often been described as one of the most beautiful beaches in the World - 10 kilometers of brilliant white sand along the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. Gallu Beach right next to Diani beach is a paradise of brilliant white beaches, contrasting with tall swaying palm trees and the turqoise blue waters of the Indian Ocean. Much quieter than the neighbouring Diani Beach, Gallu is the ideal place for relaxing away from tourist crowds and beach boys.

If you are active, you can enjoy an amazing array of watersports including diving, snorkeling, sailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, kayaking and fishing. You can also go for an excursion swimming with dolphins and snorkelling or diving in Kisite Marine National Park. Alternatively, explore Mombasa city, visit the local Digo tribe or go on a day’s excursion to the Shimba Hills National Reserve for bird watching in a tropical rain forest.

Tucked away on a pristine island in the Indian Ocean, Funzi appeals for its luxurious seclusion and beautiful scenery. Surrounded by water and superbly located on a west-facing beach with glorious views of the African sunset, this remote and exclusive hideaway is the place to escape from the outside world in style. Life at Funzi Island is relaxed and many guests do little more than unwind on the wooden deck of the free-form pool with a drink while watching the local fishing dhows sail by. The more energetic guests can enjoy sailing, creekfishing, windsurfing and canoeing or perhaps take a boat trip for a memorable glimpse of kingfishers, crocodiles and even dolphins. Funzi Island is also a good base for scuba diving in the Pemba Channel.

Kisite National Park offers some of the best snorkeling in Kenya. The excursion to Kisite on a traditional dhow starts from Shimoni, a small fishing village on the mainland, and takes around one hour, either by motor or by sail. On the way, guests often are welcomed by large groups of dolphins that are a delight to watch and possibly to swim with. Once you reach the National Park you can snorkel, dive or relax on one of the amazing sandbanks that become visible at low tide. You will then have lunch on Wasini Island where you also can visit a small fishing village before returning to Shimoni. Here, another point of interest are the slave caves where slaves were purportedly held prior to be transported to Zanzibar.The Pemba Channel between the mainland and Pemba is also one of the best places for deep sea fishing on the East African Coast.