South of Mombasa, Diani pairs seventeen kilometres of flour-soft sand with a coral reef, colobus monkeys in the treetops and the option of a safari a short flight away — the classic bush-and-beach combination. Kitesurfers love the steady breeze; everyone loves the dhow trips to Wasini Island. Aim for January and February, or July to October, dodging the long rains.
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