For travellers who've already tried Diani's kitesurfing and quad biking, skydiving over the beach offers a further adrenaline option — tandem jumps depart from a nearby airstrip, climbing to altitude before a freefall descent that offers a genuinely spectacular aerial view of Diani's white sand, turquoise reef-protected lagoon and the dense coastal forest inland.
Operators running these jumps are typically small, specialised outfits given the niche nature of the activity on Kenya's coast, and tandem jumps mean no prior skydiving experience is required — an experienced instructor handles the technical aspects while you experience the freefall and canopy descent.
Planning a jump
- Book ahead, as skydiving operators on the coast run a more limited schedule than more common activities.
- Weather conditions affect scheduling — be prepared for possible delays or rescheduling.
- Tandem jumps require no prior experience or certification.
- Video and photo packages are typically available to capture the experience.
For a genuinely different perspective on Diani's celebrated coastline, few activities beat the view from freefall.
