Diani Beach

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Diani Beach is a major beach resort, lying on the Indian Ocean coast of Kenya, south of Mombasa. It is located along a beautiful white-sanded beach which is about 25 km long and it merges with the small town of Ukunda which is home to an airstrip. The area is known for its coral reefs, the closely located Shimba Hills National Reserve and for its black-and-white colobus monkeys. It has high-class restaurants, hotels and has two shopping centres which provide everything needed for life. Unfortunately it being a favoured tourist destination has encouraged the fishing for shellfish and corals which is illegal because it harms the marine biology.

Diani boasts a modern health facility, Diani Beach Hospital.

For more information about the Diani Beach community and what it can offer residents and tourists alike, consult the new online DianiBeach.info Diani Beach Web Portal at http://www.dianibeach.info. It is updated regularly with information on local businesses, activities, organisations, accommodation and special events.