The 15 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
The places, most named first
From the 8 guides that rank for "best beaches in kenya"
Named by 7 of 81. Diani BeachSouth coast, KenyaDiani is on the south coast, a long white-sand beach of about 10 km.An offshore reef makes the water warm and calm for swimming, snorkelling and paddleboarding.
Named by 5 of 82. WatamuNorth coast, KenyaPart of a marine reserve with coral formations and sea turtle nesting.A small fishing village, less developed than Diani, on the north coast.
Named by 5 of 83. LamuNorth coast, KenyaLamu is a car-free island and UNESCO World Heritage Site, the oldest continually inhabited town in Kenya.It is reached from Mombasa by an 8-hour ferry ride.
Named by 4 of 8
4. Nyali Beach
Mombasa, Kenya
A calm beach on Mombasa's north coast, good for swimming and surfing, rarely crowded.
Nyali Beach offers a peaceful escape from city crowds, with a marine park nearby for snorkelling and diving.
Named by 3 of 85. KilifiNorth coast, KenyaKilifi Beach is north of Mombasa and offers dhow rides and seafood restaurants.Kilifi Creek is scenic and popular for boating.
Named by 2 of 86. MalindiNorth coast, KenyaMalindi Beach has surfing waves and diving in the marine national park, and is popular with European visitors.It is about two hours from Mombasa.
Named by 2 of 87. Bamburi BeachMombasa, KenyaBamburi is near Mombasa with family-friendly beaches and plenty of resorts.Snorkelling and scuba diving are available here.
Named by 2 of 88. TiwiSouth coast, KenyaTiwi sits just north of Diani with similar scenery and fewer people; tide pools form at low tide.A small peaceful beach in a sleepy town in Kwale county.
Named by 2 of 89. Chale IslandSouth coast, KenyaChale has a long sandy stretch backed by casuarina forest and coral reef.
10. Funzi IslandSouth coast, KenyaA less crowded island reached by boat from Bodo, with a sandbank for swimming.
11. VipingoNorth coast, KenyaA calm, isolated beach with coconut trees, suited to solo travellers.
12. Shanzu BeachMombasa, KenyaRight off the Mombasa-Malindi highway, mixing tourist development with a quiet waterside.
13. Gazi BeachSouth coast, KenyaAn isolated palm-lined beach with few visitors, good for swimming and surfing.
14. Msambweni BeachSouth coast, KenyaListed among the 10 best beaches in Kenya.
15. Kikambala BeachNorth coast, KenyaListed among the 10 best beaches in Kenya, north of Mombasa.
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Travel guides most often name June to October as the best time to visit Kenya.
Named by 7 of 81. Diani BeachDiani is on the south coast, a long white-sand beach of about 10 km.An offshore reef makes the water warm and calm for swimming, snorkelling and paddleboarding.
Named by 5 of 82. WatamuPart of a marine reserve with coral formations and sea turtle nesting.A small fishing village, less developed than Diani, on the north coast.
Named by 5 of 83. LamuLamu is a car-free island and UNESCO World Heritage Site, the oldest continually inhabited town in Kenya.It is reached from Mombasa by an 8-hour ferry ride.
