Diani Beach — a 17-kilometre stretch of powdery white sand backed by swaying palms and fronted by turquoise Indian Ocean — is consistently ranked among Africa's finest beaches.

This 3-day escape combines pure relaxation with optional snorkelling on the coral reef, dolphin-spotting excursions, and a day trip to Wasini Island. Resident Sykes and colobus monkeys add a wildlife dimension even from your sun-lounger.

Diani is just 30 kilometres south of Mombasa and pairs perfectly with a Kenyan safari as a beach finale.