Day 1
Arrive Diani
Fly Nairobi → Ukunda.
Transfer to a beachfront hotel.
Afternoon swim and a walk on the sand flats.
Sunset drinks and dinner on the beach.
Itinerary detail
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— BEACH ESCAPE
Coast to Archipelago — Kenya & Zanzibar
From Kenya's Swahili shores to Mnemba's coral reef.
Duration
10 Nights / 11 Days
Destinations
Diani, Lamu, Zanzibar, Mnemba/Nungwi
Group size
2–8 people
Best months
Dec–Mar, Jun–Sep
Est. budget
$5,000–$12,000
Highlights
Kisite Marine Park, Shela village, Stone Town, Mnemba
Overview
Ten nights of Indian Ocean, three islands, and one very short flight between countries. Diani for the classic Kenyan beach, Lamu for Swahili history and dhows, then Zanzibar for Stone Town's alleys and four nights on the north coast where the reef comes to you.
Day by day
Day 2
Kisite & Wasini
Full-day dhow trip from Shimoni.
Snorkelling at Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park.
Seafood lunch on Wasini Island. Return at dusk.
Day 3
Diani at Leisure
Morning kitesurf lesson or a diving session on the reef.
Afternoon spa or Colobus sanctuary visit.
Dinner.
Day 4
Fly to Lamu
Fly Ukunda → Lamu via Malindi.
Boat transfer to Shela. Lunch at Peponi.
Afternoon on Shela beach.
Sunset dhow sail with drinks.
Day 5
Lamu Old Town
Walking tour of the Old Town — the fort, the museum, the donkey sanctuary.
Afternoon at leisure or a Swahili cooking session.
Rooftop dinner in Shela.
Day 6
Manda & Takwa
Dhow to Manda Toto for snorkelling and a beach picnic.
Takwa Ruins in the afternoon light.
Final Lamu dinner on the waterfront.
Day 7
Cross to Zanzibar
Fly Lamu → Nairobi → Zanzibar.
Transfer to Stone Town.
Afternoon walking tour of the alleys and the old fort.
Forodhani night market for dinner.
Day 8
Spice & North Coast
Morning spice farm tour with a Swahili lunch.
Transfer to Nungwi or Kendwa on the north coast.
Sunset swim — the north coast holds its water at low tide.
Day 9
Mnemba Atoll
Full-day boat trip to Mnemba Atoll for snorkelling or diving.
Dolphins, turtles, and the best reef on the island.
Beach barbecue dinner back at the resort.
Day 10
Ocean at Leisure
Free morning — kayaks, paddleboards, or nothing at all.
Sunset dhow cruise off the north coast.
Final seafood dinner on the sand.
Day 11