Last updated on November 30th, 2022 at 11:59 am
Located in Kwale County, Diani is approximately 535 kilometers South East of Nairobi and 30 km from Mombasa Town.
It has best known as being home to the heavenly Diani Beach – the top beach destination in Africa for a staggering 5 years running.
Why move from Nairobi to Diani?
Diani is famous for the following:
- Sandy and soft beaches e.g. Diani Beach.
- Exotic cuisine
- Rich Swahili culture
- Popular holiday destination for world-famous celebrities such as Lewis Hamilton, Angelina Jolie, and Jose Mourinho
Living in Diani
Diani has a very social and welcoming society. The people are friendly, and life never seems to be in a hurry. The environment is always tranquil, which makes it perfect for working from home.
Social activities in Diani
Ali Barbour’s Cave Restaurant in Diani — a popular dining spot
Diani has a vibrant art community that celebrates both contemporary and historic art, evidenced by the presence of institutions such as the Diani Beach Art Gallery.
If you prefer high-adrenaline adventures, you can enjoy activities such as skydiving, deep-sea diving, and water safaris where you can swim with whale sharks.
For those who relish the soft life, Diani is home to world-class hotels like Almanara Resort, Alfajiri Villas, Diani Reef Beach Resort, and Bahari Dhow just to mention a few.
Amenities in Diani
For a family with children of school-going age, Diani offers several options of world-class schools such as Diani International School and Trades wind Academy.
Consistent with the kind of visitors it attracts, Diani has a serious shopping mall as well as numerous shopping outlets that sell unique clothing and souvenirs that you’ll find nowhere else in the world.
Infrastructure in Diani
In recent years, the government has made serious investments in the infrastructure of Diani. Besides the ever-busy Ukunda airstrip, has a strong transportation network served by air, road, and sea.
Accessing Diani from Mombasa currently requires the use of the Likoni Ferry. However, the much-anticipated Dongo Kundu bypass should be completed in 2023, which will help travelers avoid the Likoni ferry entirely.
The Process of Moving from Nairobi to Diani
By far the best way to make your transition from Nairobi to Diani is to employ the services of a professional moving company.
How long does it take to move from Nairobi to Diani?
The entire moving process will take 2-4 days.
Most 1-3 bedroom houses can be comfortably moved within 2 days while larger houses will take longer.
The entire moving process is carried out as detailed here.
Preparing to move from Nairobi to Diani
The success of your moving day lies in preparing thoroughly beforehand.
- 4-8 weeks before moving day
- If you live in a rented house, or are moving to one, start settling your affairs with either landlord.
- Get the new house ready for occupation and ensure that the fittings are installed properly.
- We advise to begin decluttering during this stage in order to avoid carrying any unnecessary junk to the new house.
- 1-2 WEEKS BEFORE THE MOVE DAY.
- Confirm your moving date with your movers.
- This is a good time to purchase materials and other tools you may need for the new house such as hooks for wall paintings, curtain rods, a new showerhead, etc.
- Lastly, pack all your highly personal items and legal documents such as passports, title deeds, log books, marriage certificates, jewelry, intimate clothes, etc.
Your role when moving from Nairobi to Diani with Nellions™️
While we usually take care of the bulk of the moving work, you will have a small role to play in the success of your move.
On the moving day:
- Notify the guards to prepare for a moving truck and organise for packing.
- Be present during the move day to receive and guide the movers. Ensure that no other contractors are present on either premises to ease the moving process and to aid in accountability.
- If you have kids in the house, make arrangements for the young ones’ accommodations.
What is the cost of professional moving from Nairobi to Diani?
Since every house is unique, giving a ballpark cost for moving all homes would be awfully misleading.
The most effective way for us to estimate the cost of moving your house is for one of our Move Consultants to conduct a survey of your belongings and guide you on the best approach to execute your move.
The assessment is free and the quotation is produced instantly.
What influences the cost of moving from Nairobi to Diani?
The major factors that will influence the cost of your move are:
- The volume and weight of the goods
- The distance between your origin and destination homes (impacts fuel and movers’ per diems)
- Nature of the goods – bulkiness, fragility, etc.
- Accessibility of the house
- The complexity of the move
Who are the best movers in Diani?
The following are some of the reasons to choose Nellions to be your moving company to Diani:
- Your belongings are protected under a Goods-in-Transit insurance cover when moving with Nellions™️ throughout Kenya.
- Our movers are multi-skilled, vetted, and trained to handle any kind of move through the Nellions Academy.
- We will deploy clean high-quality materials to suit all your packing needs.
- All our moving trucks are safe and lockable.
- We uphold the confidentiality of our clients and handle their articles with utmost care.
- We have moved a lot of happy clients to Diani. Read about their experiences in our reviews.
- We deploy a team of warm, friendly, and courteous movers
