Diani has no shortage of beautiful places. The challenge isn’t finding something to do. It’s knowing what deserves your time.
Scroll through travel blogs. Compare twenty hotels. Read hundreds of reviews. Book five different excursions. By the time you’ve finished planning, you’ve already spent your holiday.
There is a simpler way.
Diani · Kenya Our first excursion with just a handful of guests.
CURATED ALONG KENYA'S COAST
Palm & Tide brings together trusted local stays, boat captains, guides, chefs and unforgettable experiences into one seamless coastal journey. We spend our time discovering the places worth your time, so when you arrive, everything already fits together naturally.
"Carefully chosen before you arrive."
Begin Your Journey
A complete journey with Palm & Tide consists of the following:
Begin somewhere that already feels like home. Boutique hotels, beach cottages, eco-lodges and private villas carefully chosen for your journey.
ExploreLocal designers, handcrafted jewellery and fashion that carries the story of the Swahili Coast.
ExploreCourtesy of Palm & Tide — our way of saying thank you for trusting us with your journey.
Ask UsSail hidden channels, discover coral reefs and follow the rhythm of the Indian Ocean.
ExploreMeet the people, traditions and flavours that turn every holiday into a lasting memory.
ExploreGuests Corner
We came for the beaches and left having eaten dinner with a family in Kwale we still write to.
Bob, United Kingdom · 6 Nights
If you’re visiting Diani for the first time, book the 5-Day Diani Adventure—it saved us weeks of planning.
Karen, Germany · 5 Nights
We gave love, we got love in return. That’s the only way I know how to describe Diani now.
Sade, South Africa · 7 Nights
The journey most first-time guests choose when discovering Kenya’s coast. Five carefully curated days of stays, local experiences and meaningful connections—all planned before you arrive.
Explore The JourneySee the full day-by-day itinerary, what’s included, and every package we offer.
Good to Know
Yes — Diani is consistently ranked among Africa's best beaches, with soft white sand, calm reef-protected water and a laid-back coastal culture. It rewards travellers who go beyond the resort strip, which is exactly what Palm & Tide is built for.
Three days is enough for a relaxed introduction — a stay, one ocean excursion and a taste of local culture. For the fuller picture, with style, water and village connection all included, most first-time guests choose our 5-Day Diani Adventure instead.