Diani Chale Marine National Reserve

Diani-Chale Marine National Reserve lies along Kenya’s southern coastline, stretching between Diani Beach and Chale Island. Established to protect the region’s rich marine biodiversity, the reserve encompasses coral reefs, seagrass beds and sandy lagoons that support a wide variety of tropical fish and other marine life. Renowned for its clear, warm waters, it is a popular destination for snorkelling and diving, offering vibrant underwater scenery and thriving reef systems. The reserve also plays an important role in conservation, safeguarding fragile coastal habitats and promoting sustainable tourism practices. Fringed by palm-lined shores and the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, Diani-Chale Marine National Reserve provides visitors with an opportunity to experience one of Kenya’s most picturesque marine environments.