You landed at Ukunda. The palm trees look exactly like the postcard. And now you need a vehicle. Not just for the next 7 days at the resort, but for the airstrip run this morning, the dolphin trip to Wasini on Wednesday, and the drive up to Malindi if the mood takes you.
So, you need a trusted car hire company in Diani, right? Here comes your best car hire in Kenya, Bamm Tours. Simply reach out to us, and we will sort you asap.
CALL/ SMS/ WHATSAPP: +254 712 004 003 /0754 004 003/ 0743 14 26 15. EMAIL: [email protected]
The Best Car Hire in Diani – Bamm Tours.
Diani is not a place you explore on foot alone. It is 17 kilometres of coastline strung together by one main road, with the best of it – Shimoni, Kisite-Mpunguti, the caves, the reef breaks – sitting well outside walking distance from any single resort. Get the vehicle right, and the South Coast opens up. Get it wrong — book with the wrong “agent” you found on Facebook — and your holiday starts with a lost deposit instead of a dhow ride.
Here is everything you need to know about hiring a car in Diani, done properly.
Bamm Tours Is Now in Diani
We have opened a new office at Diani Tyre Centre, opposite Watatu Watano, Beach Road, Diani — bringing the same fleet, the same TRA Class C licence, and the same three-year-running Tripadvisor Travel Choice Award (2024, 2025, 2026) that our Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru and Eldoret clients already know, right onto the South Coast.
This matters more than it sounds. Diani is a magnet for holidaymakers with cash to spend on a short window of time — which makes it exactly the kind of place fraudulent “car hire agents” thrive: a WhatsApp number, a few stolen photos of nice Land Cruisers, a deposit request, and then silence.
If you work with us, you will be working with a company with a physical office you can visit, a verified phone line, and a clear paper trail. Anyone asking you to pay a stranger’s M-Pesa number for a “Bamm Tours” vehicle without a visit to Diani Tyre Centre is not us.
Verified Bamm Tours contacts that you need to save before you land in Diani:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 712 004 003 / +254 754 004 003 / +254 743 142 615
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: bammtours.co.ke
- Diani office: Diani Tyre Centre, opposite Watatu Watano, Beach Road
Getting From the Airport to Your Hotel in Diani.
Most visitors reach Diani one of two ways, and we cover both:
Ukunda Airstrip (Diani Airport, UKA) sits right in Diani itself, serving domestic flights from Nairobi Wilson, the Masai Mara, and Lamu. If you’re flying in this way, your resort could be a 15-minute drive away. But a 15-minute drive still needs a vehicle waiting for you, not a scramble at arrivals.
Moi International Airport, Mombasa (MBA) is where most international flights land. From there it’s roughly 30km to Diani, which usually means the Likoni ferry crossing or the Likoni floating bridge, plus another stretch of road south. This transfer takes anywhere from 45 minutes to two hours depending on ferry queues, not a trip you want to be figuring out on arrival with jet lag and luggage.
We also handle pickups from Miritini SGR Station, for travellers coming down from Nairobi by rail instead of air.
Whichever route you’re on, book your transfer before you land. A driver holding a sign with your name at arrivals beats haggling with unmarked taxis every single time.
Our Fleet — Sized for Whatever Diani Throws at You
Diani car hire isn’t one-size-fits-all. A couple wanting to explore Galu Beach independently needs something completely different from a family group heading to Shimoni, or a wedding party needing everyone moved between venues at once. Therefore, our fleet covers it:
- Saloon cars — Toyota Axio and Toyota Fielder, for self-drive couples and small families who want the freedom to explore at their own pace
- 7-seater vans — Toyota Voxy and Toyota Noah, comfortable mid-size options for small groups
- Executive vans — Toyota Alphard and Toyota Vellfire, for guests who want a premium, chauffeured experience
- 14-seater Toyota Hiace van — for larger groups moving together
- 8-seater Toyota Hiace Tour Van — a popular choice for day trips and airport runs
- 7-seater Toyota Land Cruiser safari van — our go-to recommendation for the Shimoni and Kisite-Mpunguti run, built for the terrain
- 22-seater Toyota Coaster bus — for weddings, conferences, church groups, and larger tour parties
All available as self-drive or chauffeured hire, depending on whether you’d rather navigate the coast road yourself or sit back with a driver who already knows every turn.
What to Do in Diani (Once You’ve Got Wheels)
A car hire in Diani isn’t just about getting to and from the airport. It’s your ticket to the parts of the South Coast that make it genuinely different from just “a beach.”
- Wasini Island and the Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park.
This is the trip everyone talks about after they leave. You’re driven down to Shimoni, board a traditional dhow, and sail out into a marine park known for pods of bottlenose and humpback dolphins, coral reefs thick with tropical fish, and, at low tide, a sandbank that appears out of nowhere in open water.
Usually, it ends with a Swahili seafood lunch on Wasini Island itself and a walk through the village. Our 7-seater vans are built for exactly this run.
2. Ali Barbour’s Cave Restaurant.
For something completely different in the evening, this is one of the most talked-about dinner spots on the Kenyan coast, a restaurant built inside a natural coral cave, roughly ten metres underground, with an open ceiling that lets you dine under the stars. It’s a strong pick for a romantic night out, and reservations are recommended, so plan your transfer around your booking time.
3. Beyond Diani itself.
Our vehicles aren’t confined to the strip. Whether you’re heading north to Malindi, exploring further along the South Coast, or need a driver who can comfortably handle the entire coast region, north and south, we cover it.
Diani Car Hire with a Driver.
If you know the roads, enjoy driving, and want total flexibility to stop wherever the mood takes you, self-driving a Toyota Axio or Fielder works well for Diani’s relatively compact road network.
If it’s your first time on the coast, you’re heading out to Shimoni or Kisite-Mpunguti, or you’d simply rather someone else deal with matatus, boda bodas, and the occasional wandering goat, chauffeured hire is the easier call. Most of our Diani bookings, especially for marine park trips, go this route.
Not sure which fits your trip? Get in touch, and we’ll walk you through it based on where you’re staying and what’s on your itinerary.
Ready to Book?
Whether you’re touching down at Ukunda, clearing immigration at Moi International, or stepping off the SGR at Miritini, Bamm Tours has a vehicle and a driver ready for you.
Call or WhatsApp us on +254 712 004 003 / +254 754 004 003 / +254 743 142 615. Email [email protected], or visit us at bammtours.co.ke to request a quote — or come find us in person at Diani Tyre Centre, opposite Watatu Watano, Beach Road.
For Bookings and Inquiries,
CALL/ SMS/ WHATSAPP: +254 712 004 003 /0754 004 003/ 0743 14 26 15
EMAIL: [email protected]
www.bammtours.co.ke
Or, visit our Offices:
Nairobi / Main office: a few meters from AAR Hospital, Ridgeways, Kiambu Road. Carman Showroom, Ground Floor, Office number 5.
JKIA Office: Terminal 2, Kairi Tours, next to Avis Car Rental.
Mombasa Office: Epic Business Park, Office A33, 3rd Floor, Links Rd, Mombasa.
Eldoret Office: Eldo Centre Mall, Office Number 027, Ground Floor, Eldoret.
Nanyuki Office: Odyssey House, Office Number 1, Laikipia Road, directly opposite the main entrance of Cedar Mall, Nanyuki.
Nakuru Office: Kang’ei & Nyakinyua Building, Kenyatta Avenue, Opposite Nyayo Gardens, First floor, Room 9.
Diani Office: Diani Tyre Centre, Opp Watatu Watano, Beach Road.
Frequently Asked Questions About Car Hire in Diani.
Does Bamm Tours have an office in Diani?
Yes. Our Diani office is located at Diani Tyre Centre, opposite Watatu Watano, Beach Road. It’s part of the same Bamm Tours network as our Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru and Eldoret offices, operating under a valid TRA Class C licence.
Can Bamm Tours pick me up from Ukunda Airstrip?
Yes, we provide airport transfers directly from Ukunda Airstrip (Diani Airport) to your hotel anywhere along the South Coast.
Do you offer transfers from Mombasa’s Moi International Airport to Diani?
Yes. We handle transfers from Moi International Airport to Diani, including the Likoni crossing, in vehicles ranging from saloon cars to executive vans depending on your group size.
Can I be picked up from the SGR station for a trip to Diani?
Yes, we offer pickups from Miritini SGR Station for travellers arriving by rail from Nairobi.
What vehicles are best for a trip to Wasini Island or Shimoni?
Our 7-seater vans are best suited for the Shimoni and Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park route, though our Hiace Tour Vans also work well for larger groups.
Is self-drive car hire available in Diani?
Yes. We offer self-drive Toyota Axio and Toyota Fielder saloon cars for guests who prefer to explore independently, alongside chauffeured options across our full fleet.
Can Bamm Tours arrange transport for a wedding or large group in Diani?
Yes, our 22-seater Toyota Coaster buses and executive Alphard/Vellfire vans are popular choices for weddings, conferences and group tours on the South Coast.
Do you offer transport between Diani and Malindi or other coastal towns?
Yes, we cover travel across the entire coast region, including movement between Diani, Malindi, and other South and North Coast destinations.
How do I know I’m booking with the real Bamm Tours in Diani and not an impersonator?
Verify our contact details directly: +254 712 004 003 / +254 754 004 003 / +254 743 142 615, [email protected], or bammtours.co.ke. We also have a physical office at Diani Tyre Centre you can visit in person. Something fraudulent operators typically cannot offer.
Our industry nowadays has very many impersonators. In fact, we have written about this incidences. Please feel free to check it out here: how to identify trustworthy car hire companies in Kenya.
How do I book a car hire in Diani with Bamm Tours?
Call or WhatsApp us on any of our verified numbers, email [email protected], or request a quote through bammtours.co.ke. Our team will match you with the right vehicle for your itinerary.
