Maria & Charles
Plan your trip
Below you find some information on how to plan your trip around our wedding.
If you have any questions or if you would like to get more details we are happy to help - just reach out to us - we are only one phone call, email or message away.
How to get to Kenya
Book your flights early - prices will increase due to the festive season! At the moment only a few flights are out. Around April/May should be a good time to book the flights.
We highly recommend Qatar Airways or Emirates (though we personally had some bad experiences with Emirates). We heard that Turkish Airlines is great too for this trip.
Depending on the lengths of your stay and your itinerary we recommend to either fly to:
Nairobi International Airport (NBO)
Nairobi has very frequent flight connections from/to Zurich and from Nairobi you can get easily everywhere - connection flights to Ukunda (Diani), Train to Mombasa, Departure to go for Safari at Masai Mara, travelling to Naivasha, visiting Tea-/Coffee Plantains and so much more
Mombasa International Airport (MBA)
The closest International Airport to the Wedding Venue, Diani. From Mombasa you are perfectly located to visit Kilifi, Watamu or to go on Safari in Tzavo National Park.
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How to get to Diani
From Nairobi
By plane
1 hour flight from Wilson Airport Nairobi to Ukunda Airport (Diani). Most hotels will pick you up - if you stay in an airbnb taxis and tuktuk’s are waiting outside the airport.
By train
6 to 7 hour train ride through several national parks with very high chances of seeing wild elephants, giraffes and zebras. Very affordable 1st and 2nd class - Book your seat early Madaraka Express - Travel Kenya - Online Booking (krc.co.ke). Ride from Mombasa train station about 90 Minutes by uber/bolt or hiring a driver.
By car
Depending on how you drive and on the traffic it’s a 7 to 10 hour drive from Nairobi to Mombasa. We recommend building carpools.
From Mombasa
By car
90 Minutes ride from Mombasa International Airport to Diani.
Depending on where you are staying the hotel will offer you transport from the Airport. We are also happy to arrange transport for you if you let us know your arrival date/time.
Good to know
Money
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Currency is Kenyan Shilling KSH/KES
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Cash can be used everywhere - people at shops or tuktuk drivers normally don't have change
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MPesa (it's the kenyan twint but way better!) All you need is to get a kenyan sim card. You download the safaricom app and you go to a shop and upload your cash to your mpesa. For more information check below under phone
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Bancomat - you find them everywhere
Phone
We recommend buying a Sim card once you arrive in Kenya (they are for free you only need your passport to register). We recommend Safaricom not airtel. They go for Ksh.100 = Chf. 0.75.
There is no abonnement needed; it's like prepaid and you upload money - easiest way through Mpesa (see above under Money).
Mombasa International Airport (MBA)
The closest International Airport to the Wedding Venue, Diani. From Mombasa you are perfectly located to visit Kilifi, Watamu or to go on Safari in Tzavo National Park.
When in Diani
Accomodation
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As December is the high season in Diani we recommend booking your accommodation as early as possible to ensure you get the best place at the best rate
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Depending on what you are looking for and on your budget there are very many hotel’s and airbnb’s
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Personally, we love to stay in Airbnb’s when we are in Diani
From Nairobi
By plane
1 hour flight from Wilson Airport Nairobi to Ukunda Airport (Diani). Most hotels will pick you up - if you stay in an airbnb taxis and tuktuk’s are waiting outside the airport.
By train
6 to 7 hour train ride through several national parks with very high chances of seeing wild elephants, giraffes and zebras. Very affordable 1st and 2nd class - Book your seat early Madaraka Express - Travel Kenya - Online Booking (krc.co.ke). Ride from Mombasa train station about 90 Minutes by uber/bolt or hiring a driver.
By car
Depending on how you drive and on the traffic it’s a 7 to 10 hour drive from Nairobi to Mombasa. We recommend building carpools.
From Nairobi
By plane
1 hour flight from Wilson Airport Nairobi to Ukunda Airport (Diani). Most hotels will pick you up - if you stay in an airbnb taxis and tuktuk’s are waiting outside the airport.
By train
6 to 7 hour train ride through several national parks with very high chances of seeing wild elephants, giraffes and zebras. Very affordable 1st and 2nd class - Book your seat early Madaraka Express - Travel Kenya - Online Booking (krc.co.ke). Ride from Mombasa train station about 90 Minutes by uber/bolt or hiring a driver.
By car
Depending on how you drive and on the traffic it’s a 7 to 10 hour drive from Nairobi to Mombasa. We recommend building carpools.
From Nairobi
By plane
1 hour flight from Wilson Airport Nairobi to Ukunda Airport (Diani). Most hotels will pick you up - if you stay in an airbnb taxis and tuktuk’s are waiting outside the airport.
By train
6 to 7 hour train ride through several national parks with very high chances of seeing wild elephants, giraffes and zebras. Very affordable 1st and 2nd class - Book your seat early Madaraka Express - Travel Kenya - Online Booking (krc.co.ke). Ride from Mombasa train station about 90 Minutes by uber/bolt or hiring a driver.
By car
Depending on how you drive and on the traffic it’s a 7 to 10 hour drive from Nairobi to Mombasa. We recommend building carpools.
From Nairobi
By plane
1 hour flight from Wilson Airport Nairobi to Ukunda Airport (Diani). Most hotels will pick you up - if you stay in an airbnb taxis and tuktuk’s are waiting outside the airport.
By train
6 to 7 hour train ride through several national parks with very high chances of seeing wild elephants, giraffes and zebras. Very affordable 1st and 2nd class - Book your seat early Madaraka Express - Travel Kenya - Online Booking (krc.co.ke). Ride from Mombasa train station about 90 Minutes by uber/bolt or hiring a driver.
By car
Depending on how you drive and on the traffic it’s a 7 to 10 hour drive from Nairobi to Mombasa. We recommend building carpools.
From Nairobi
By plane
1 hour flight from Wilson Airport Nairobi to Ukunda Airport (Diani). Most hotels will pick you up - if you stay in an airbnb taxis and tuktuk’s are waiting outside the airport.
By train
6 to 7 hour train ride through several national parks with very high chances of seeing wild elephants, giraffes and zebras. Very affordable 1st and 2nd class - Book your seat early Madaraka Express - Travel Kenya - Online Booking (krc.co.ke). Ride from Mombasa train station about 90 Minutes by uber/bolt or hiring a driver.
By car
Depending on how you drive and on the traffic it’s a 7 to 10 hour drive from Nairobi to Mombasa. We recommend building carpools.
Travelling Recommendations for Kenya
Safari
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Tsavo (2-3 Day Trip)
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Masai Mara (2-3 Day Trip)
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Nairobi National Park ( Day Trip or 1 night-stay Nairobi - Ololo- Lodge)
Coast
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Watamu (Wasini-Boat Trip, Lighthouse Watamu, Captain Samy Boat)
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Shimba Hills
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Lamu
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Kilifi
Transport
Uber (via app)
Bolt (via app, a bit cheaper than uber)
Tuktuk
BodaBoda (Motobike) - we do not recommend this type of transportation as they are very often involved in heavy accidents
Train (from Nairobi-Mombasa) we highly recommend this as you can see wild elephants, giraffes and zebras from the train