Day 1: Arrival and Coastal Welcome
Begin your journey with a pickup from Ukunda Airstrip, Mombasa SGR, or Moi International Airport. Enjoy a scenic transfer to Diani Beach and check in at Lala Galu Beach Hotel. Sip on a welcome drink and receive a briefing about your upcoming adventure.
Spend the afternoon relaxing by the pool or beach, or take an optional beach walk with a local guide to get an introduction to Swahili coast life. In the evening, savour a delicious dinner at the hotel.
Day 2: Wasini Island and Kisite Marine Park Experience
Start your day with an early breakfast before transferring to Shimoni for a full-day excursion to Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park and Wasini Island. Board a traditional dhow for a cruise, with the chance to spot dolphins along the way. Snorkel in coral gardens and enjoy a Swahili seafood lunch on Wasini Island.
After lunch, take a coral rag forest walk and visit a local village. Return to the hotel in the evening for a relaxed dinner.
Day 3: Kongo River Sunset Canoe and Colobus Conservation
In the morning, visit the Colobus Conservation to learn about endangered colobus monkeys and experience eco-tourism first-hand. Spend the afternoon at your leisure, with options for spa treatments, beach time, or kite surfing.
In the late afternoon, embark on a guided canoe ride at Kongo River, exploring mangroves and spotting birdlife. Capture magical sunset photos before returning to the hotel for a private Swahili-inspired dinner (optional upgrade).
Day 4: Hidden Gems of Diani
Begin your day with a visit to a UNESCO-recognized heritage site. Spend midday at the beach or take an optional sandbank excursion, depending on the tides. In the afternoon, visit Ali Barbour’s Cave Restaurant for a viewing or optional dinner booking, and stop for local handicraft shopping.
In the evening, choose between a cave restaurant dining experience or dinner at the hotel.
Day 5: Leisure and Departure
Start your final day with a sunrise beach walk, followed by breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy optional activities such as jet skiing or paddleboarding before your transfer to the airport, SGR, or airstrip for your departure.
