Getting There & Around

Kenyaways Kite Village is located on Galu Beach, which is the central part of three stretches of 7km beaches that make up the 25 kilometres of Diani Beach. The beach is extremely clean and quiet, away from the hassle of the larger hotels situated further north. The area itself is considered an extremely safe and friendly environment. DIRECTIONS: when you reach the beach road junction turn right or South towards Neptune Hotel. We are located 7.2km from the junction on the left. There is no signboard but you can recognise it by the name Kennaway.

Download the Kenyaways Guide to Diani Beach

Flights to Kenya

Direct flights to Mombasa are available from a number of European airports. For an up to date list of airlines flying to Mombasa please see WhichBudget and Skyscanner websites.

Alternatively you can also fly into Nairobi and catch one of the many daily flights onward to Mombasa.

Getting To Kenyaways

• Distance from Moi International Airport, Mombasa: 50km (Approx 1hr30mins)
• Distance from Mombasa town: 45km (Approx 1hr)
• Distance from Likoni Ferry: 40km (Approx 45mins)
• Distance from Ukunda Airstrip: 7km (Approx 5mins)

Transfers

Kenyaways can book airport pick up and drop off on your behalf. The taxi’s used are spacious, fully air-conditioned cars managed by John. John is a reliable taxi driver with a team of drivers, to call direct his number is 0724101131.

Visa Information

A single entry 3 month Kenya tourist Visa is available on arrival at immigration. The cost is USD25 per person (US Dollar notes printed after 2003), £20 GBP per person, or €20 EURO per person. Please ensure you have either of these currencies on arrival. Please note: Kenya Shillings are not accepted for the payment of a visa.

Medical Information

Please consult with your travel doctor before leaving for Kenya. We recommend for all of our clients to ensure they have had the appropriate vaccinations. Malaria precautions are advised and can easily be done by using repellent. Kenyaways provides mosquito nets and the rooms are sprayed frequently. Malaria has a 2 week incubation period which means you can still have it after you get back home, therefore diagnosing the symtoms is very important to treat malaria: headache, backache, fever, nausea, vomiting.

Please ensure you have taken out travel insurance before leaving. The Diani Beach Hospital is located approx 12km (10 minutes) from Kenyaways and is of a high standard providing all the necessary medical facilities.

What to bring

Packing light is the key to success when travelling to the Kenyan coast. The summer months (December, January & February) reach highs of 30-35C, where as the winter months (May June July) bring a few showers – however rarely fall below 20C. One or two pairs of light long trousers for the evenings will suffice. Swimwear and light t-shirts are recommended for the day time. Guests are advised to bring sun block and mosquito repellent.