Sophie’s guidebook for visitors to Galu Beach & Diani Beach
Food scene
The restaurant & bar at Lantana Galu Beach is amongst the few in the area offering stunning views of the beach and the ocean with the possibility of dining al fresco in the garden.
Le Café
The restaurant & bar at Lantana Galu Beach is amongst the few in the area offering stunning views of the beach and the ocean with the possibility of dining al fresco in the garden.
Watersports
Right next door to Lantana Galu Beach is probably one of the best kitesurfing schools in the area. As a guest at Lantana Galu Beach, you will benefit from a 10% discount from Kitemotion.
KiteMotion Kitesurfing School Diani Beach / Kenya
Right next door to Lantana Galu Beach is probably one of the best kitesurfing schools in the area. As a guest at Lantana Galu Beach, you will benefit from a 10% discount from Kitemotion.
Right next door to Lantana Galu Beach is the renowned diving school for diving lessons, deep sea diving sessions, diving rental equipment etc.
Diani Scuba Duka
Right next door to Lantana Galu Beach is the renowned diving school for diving lessons, deep sea diving sessions, diving rental equipment etc.
Offering a full day dolphin safari and snorkeling or diving on a traditional dhow sailing within the Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park with lunch at the lovely Wasini Island. A must!
23 locals recommend
Pilli Pipa Dhow Safari
Offering a full day dolphin safari and snorkeling or diving on a traditional dhow sailing within the Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park with lunch at the lovely Wasini Island. A must!
Offering some of the world's best game fishing. An exhilarating experience that must be tried!
Shuwari Sportfishing
Offering some of the world's best game fishing. An exhilarating experience that must be tried!
Sightseeing
Meet the bush babies every evening as they come in for a treat of bananas. Enjoy a drink and snack while there.
8 locals recommend
Stilts Tree Houses
Diani Beach RoadMeet the bush babies every evening as they come in for a treat of bananas. Enjoy a drink and snack while there.
A beautiful sacred spot to visit for a sundowner, stand-up paddling and kayaking where the Kongo River meets the Indian Ocean. Italian restaurant on site but does not serve alcohol.
24 locals recommend
Congo River Beach
Unnamed RoadA beautiful sacred spot to visit for a sundowner, stand-up paddling and kayaking where the Kongo River meets the Indian Ocean. Italian restaurant on site but does not serve alcohol.
A must when visiting Galu Beach is a guided tour through this protected sacred forest.
24 locals recommend
Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest
Diani Beach RoadA must when visiting Galu Beach is a guided tour through this protected sacred forest.
For a wonderful diving and/or snorkeling experience.
20 locals recommend
Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park
For a wonderful diving and/or snorkeling experience.
Visit the lovely Colobus Conservation Trust and find out about all the efforts they make to protect primates in the area. Includes a nature trail.
30 locals recommend
Colobus Conservation
Visit the lovely Colobus Conservation Trust and find out about all the efforts they make to protect primates in the area. Includes a nature trail.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Camel Rides on the Beach!
Guaranteed to put a smile on the faces of both young and old!
Don't miss
Glass Bottom Boat Ride to Robinson Island
Jump onto a glass bottom boat to Robinson Island at low tide for some fantastic snorkeling, swimming and sunbathing from the renowned "sandbank" known as Robinson Island only accessible at low tide.
Getting around
Taxis & Tuk-Tuks
There are ample taxis for a more comfortable ride and tuk-tuks for the more adventurous! Both can easily be booked via reception.
Getting around
Diani Airport (Ukunda)
The Diani Airport otherwise known as the Ukunda Airstrip is just a 15 minute drive from Lantana Galu Beach. The cost of a taxi one-way is Ksh 1,200.
Traveling with kids
Baby Cots & High Chairs
Lantana Galu Beach can provide baby cots and high chairs upon request and dependent on availability.
Getting around
Shopping!
There are various shopping centers in Diani not more than 20 minutes drive from Lantana Galu Beach which offer: supermarkets, banks, ATM machines, clothes, beach ware, vegetable stalls, local curios... Easily accessible by taxi or tuk-tuk.