The shoreline south of Mombasa is a tropical heaven of palm edged white sand beaches, where the turquoise Indian waters meet stunning coral reefs. Those coral reefs blessed the ideal beaches with calm, welcoming waters. Sunshine lasts all the days long and nights are mild and warm with gentle sea winds.

The offshore cliffs has lots of coral, myriad fish, sea turtles and dolphins. Both outside and inside reef sides provide world class diving with fantastic coral gardens. A Marine Reserve has been found around striking Wasini Island at Kisite-Mpunguti, offering an ideal day tour for divers and snorkelers.

The beaches are edged by abundant green shore rainforests with plentiful birdlife and diversity of wildlife as well as baboons, rare colobus monkeys and even leopard. A wide range of first class resorts, located around Diani Beach provide visitors with recreation enjoyment of this natural paradise with the best options for accommodation, service and cuisine.

The south coast also boasts of many smaller serene escapes such as Tiwi Beach, perfect for travelers searching for a low key break. You may also visit the Kwale District, where you may encounter the Wakamba, Digo and Duruma tribes and discover their original and pristine traditions and culture.

If you go further south, you may get to the small fishing village of Shimoni. It is home to a number of deep mystifying coastal caves that are located along the sea and deep into the jungles. Over a long period of time they were used as a shelter for Dhow Sailors, Arab slavers and explorers. Shimoni is also a superb place for big game fishing in the waters of the Pemba Channel.

Regular buses and matatus run on the South Coast Highway. You may also take taxi available in any town, or at major hotels or resorts.

No matter if you are searching for a site to explore this charming area, or just a spot to relax and rest, Kenya’s south coast boasts everything you could only think of.