Options for your holiday in the cold weather at Diani Beach

Conducive weather patterns characterized by warm temperatures at Diani beach do change over April to June and drop to cool temperatures with rainfall gracing some if not most days of the week. Some people cancel or avoid booking their holidays over this time as advised by friends and tour agents. However, if your schedule only warrants a holiday at this time of the year, you can still come to Diani Beach and have fun.

When showers dominate the coastline, beach activity is minimal if present at all. Some holiday lovers are used to extreme weather conditions and are unperturbed by the rain. A swim in this case will not be possible for the faint-hearted. Family travel at this time isn’t also a very timely idea because with children in your entourage, the rain tends to water down the the family’s holiday.

If you are coming to Diani Beach on your honeymoon I bet you will most likely remain indoors. However, those coming to Diani Beach for some serious fun will not be limited to hotel entertainment. Remember this option could set you back on the bill because you will probably have daily room service with spoils of the best dishes and best drinks to boot. Senior citizens will opt to get spoilt in the hotel as they have there quiet holiday.

Most of the activities are hampered by rain because movement over rough terrain can be very challenging. For instance you don’t want to be in Shimba Hills when it rains. Walking along the beach under a slight drizzle for a couple could be counted romantic but you could catch a cold. The rains also increase run off erosion which reduces the water visibility for snorkelling and diving. Mountain bike riding is not any fun either in the soggy grounds.

If you just want to have a good time at Diani Beach while it’s cold, then the following are some of your options:

• You can use this time to taste offerings from various restaurants in and around Diani Beach. For instance you can have breakfast in your hotel room, have Swahili tea and vitumbua at Swahili restaurants for you ten O’clock snack. Have lunch at either a Chinese restaurant, Mediterranean restaurant or at an African food joint. Your itinerary could incorporate visits to destinations that do not require off road travel.

Chicken pilau

• Night time in Diani Beach is always buzzing with revelers out in various entertainment spots. Your options at night are numerous than during the day. Some hotels have special theme nights complete with live music performances, excellent cuisine and a charged party atmosphere.

Revelers party the night away in Diani Beach

• Sporting at this time of the year is slightly limited because if the tennis court is flooded you never want to venture there. A round of golf could be abandoned half way although you can have the miniature golfing set in your room if you must putt. Water sports could be an option although the sea is best left for the pros because the sea can be a bit rough. Some aquatic centers offering indoor training could suite the starters. Learn various sports that you could utilize back at home or when you return to Diani Beach. Major sporting events such as Diani Rules and Diani Beach touch rugby are held during this period.

• A deep in the hotel pool is a great way to unwind on condition it is heated although for some, freezing temperatures don’t stop them from taking a swim.

• You can indulge in charity work and visit children homes like Shikamana School. Probably to some it would sound like a wasted holiday but spending time with disadvantaged people and especially children is totally gratifying even for first time philanthropists.

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