Diani Beach

Getting around Diani Beach-Matatu

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Public transport on Kenyan roads and Diani Beach is dominated by matatus which are basically 14 seater vans. The matatu title also serves for mini buses with 30 seater capacities.Taking a ride in a Kenyan matatu five years ago for a visitor was a nightmare but measures have been taken by the responsible authorities to [...]

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Getting Around Diani- Motorcyle Taxis

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Motor cycles are modes of travel used for various reasons including style, convenience and efficiency the world over.  In many African countries the motorcycle has been adopted into the public transport system. Kenya has recently joined the band wagon and Diani beach at the Kenyan coast is no exception from the motorcycle taxi revolution. You [...]

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Rough Guide to Kenyan Currency

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If you are visiting Diani Beach for the first time from overseas, you will probably have little trouble exchanging your currency , using a travelers check, and master and visa credit cards whilst you are in Diani. The ATM’s will also enable you to withdraw from your account as long as you are using a [...]

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DIANI Beach – A Quick Travel Guide

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Here are a few tips for those of you coming to Diani Beach and Kenya for the first time. Immigration All visitors arriving in Kenya need to have a valid Passport from their country of origin. Visa applications forms and information can be obtained through:www.kenya-airways.com/root/pages/English/Home.asp BankingAll major currencies can be changed in Kenya. While at [...]

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Blankets and Wine Weekend Diani Beach

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Sunday, 3rd April, Diani Beach will play host to the 15th concert of the now popular Blankets and Wines gig. To get there, find your way to Forty thieves Beach Bar with a masai shuka/Blanket/ Kikoys/picnic chair; some wine, a picnic basket and your preferred company. Then proceed to share in this music and lifestyle [...]

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Basic Swahili for Diani Beach

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  Swahili  the 7th most widely spoken languages in the world, with 100 million speakers. It is Kenyas national language. Swahili, is the language of East coast of Africa, that stretches from the South of Somalia to the North of Mozambique, via the islands of Pate, Lamu, Pemba, Zanzibar and Mafia. Swahili also extends inland [...]

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3 Day Diani Beach-Tsavo -Amboseli Adventure

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After days of frolicking on Diani Beach, soaking up the sun and working on that tan, take a break from the pristine beach and turquoise waters ohttp://dianilife.comf the Indian Ocean with a spectacular safari. We offer an 3 day safari that will be an excellent break with plenty of game viewing, diverse landscapes and the [...]

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