Scuba Dive Diani with Kenya's best PADI 5 Star IDC Dive Center

Scuba Dive Diani, Kenya

Scuba dive Diani, Kenya! Diving in Diani is one of the top activities to do when visiting this wonderful country. The coral reefs around Diani and Kisite marine parks offer a massive array of sea life.

This ranges from beautiful macro creatures to the giant whale shark and manta ray. Diani Beach is also consistently rated one of the top beaches in the world.

Ocean Tribe is Kenya’s only PADI 5 Star IDC instructor training dive centre located in Diani.

We can also book diving through partners in Mombasa, Lamu, Kilifi, Watamu, Malindi and Zanzibar.

Ocean Tribe offers a massive range of PADI dive courses up to advanced PADI Instructor levels. We also have a diving and snorkelling equipment shop.

We take pride in being a dive centre to embrace the latest PADI digital training materials. Ocean Tribe is also a PADI Adaptive Service Centre & a recognized Disabled Divers International Instructor Training Centre, offering scuba opportunities for people with disabilities.

Diving in Kenya includes coral reefs, wrecks, caverns and more including some of the most pristine corals in the world.

Click on the tabs below. Find and book your scuba diving trip or course in Diani, Also find snorkelling trips, tube rides, and marine surface safari to find dolphins, whales and whale sharks.

Fun Dives

Diani Dive Trip (2 Dives)

from $108

DURATION– 4 Hours FOR- Certified Divers

Explore the coral reefs of Diani Beach on a 2 dive trip for certified divers. Dive sites include coral reefs and wrecks.

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Diani Multiple Days Dive Trips (2 Dives/Day)

from $180

DURATION– 4 Hours / Day FOR- Certified Divers

Multiple-day dive trips. Explore the coral reefs of Diani Beach on a 2 dive trip for certified divers. Dive sites include coral reefs and wrecks. Purchase as many days as you want.

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Diani Lagoon Dive Trip (1 Dive)

from $75

DURATION– 2 Hours FOR- Certified Divers

Explore the Diani Lagoon on scuba on a 1 dive trip for certified divers. Dive sites include coral reefs inside the Diani reef.

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Kisite Mpunguti National Marine Park Dive Trip (2 Dives)

from $200

DURATION– 10 Hours FOR- Certified Divers

Explore the coral reefs in Kisite National Marine Park to the south of Wasini Island and Shimoni on a 2 dive trip for certified divers. The package is a full day out with transport and lunch. Sail on a traditional Swahili dhow.

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Try Dives

PADI Discover Scuba Diving (2 Ocean Dives)

from $180

DURATION– 5 Hours FOR- Beginners Age 10+

Get introduced to the underwater world with a short pool session followed by 2 ocean dives where you will explore the coral reefs of Diani under the close supervision of a PADI Instructor.

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PADI Discover Scuba Diving (1 Lagoon Dive)

from $120

DURATION– 2 Hours FOR- Beginners Age 10+

Get introduced to the underwater world with a short pool session followed by a dive where you will explore the coral reef of the Diani lagoon under the close supervision of a PADI Instructor.

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PADI Bubblemaker (Pool)

from $60

DURATION– 1 Hour FOR- Beginners Age 8+

The pool-based PADI Bubblemaker provides a quick introduction to scuba diving to kids. They will practice a couple of skills and play around in the pool blowing bubbles. Awesome fun.

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PADI Seal Team (Pool)

from $349

DURATION– 5 x 1 Hour FOR- Beginners Age 8+

The pool-based PADI Seal Team provides a structured learning environment combined with enjoyable scuba activities. 5 Aqua missions are completed as kids strive towards developing dive skills and having fun.

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Beginner Courses

PADI Open Water Diver Course

from $540

DURATION– 3 Days FOR- Beginners Age 10+

Learn to dive on the coral reefs of Diani on the world’s most popular scuba diving course. The PADI Open Water course qualifies you to dive all around the world and introduces you to a lifetime of excitement.

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PADI Scuba Diver Course

from $420

DURATION– 2 Days FOR- Beginners Age 10+

A sub-course of the Open Water course. Learn to dive under the supervision of a PADI pro. eLearning, pool training and 2 dives on the coral reef of Diani

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PADI Open Water Diver Course- Open Water Dives 3 & 4

from $249

DURATION– 1 Day FOR- Beginners Age 10+ who have completed confined water training and Open Water dives 1 & 2

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PADI Open Water Diver Course- Open Water Dives 1-4

from $349

DURATION– 2 Days FOR- Beginners Age 10+ who have completed confined water training

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Advanced Courses

PADI Adventure Diver Course

from $340

DURATION– 1-2 Days FOR- Open Water Certified Divers

The PADI Adventure Diver course is where you can begin to take part in dives that interest you and increase your depth range as a diver. 3 adventure dives (and one free fun dive).

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PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course

from $490

DURATION– 3 Days FOR- Open Water Certified Divers

Go deeper, improve your navigation skills, and do dives from specialties that interest you. The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course is 5 adventure dives (and one free fun dive).

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PADI Rescue Diver Course

from $499

DURATION– 3 Days FOR- Advanced Open Water Certified Divers

Serious fun. Learn to look out for other divers underwater and potentially save lives. Get your dive buddies more at ease knowing they are diving with a PADI Rescue Diver

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PADI Deep Diver Course

from $349

DURATION– 2 Days FOR- Adventure Diver Certified Divers

Increase your range to 40m. Learn the proper techniques and emergency procedures for diving below 18m, right up to the recreational limit of 40m. Don’t be caught out when a dive site is too deep for you.

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PADI Wreck Diver Course

from $349

DURATION– 2 Days FOR- Advanced Certified Divers

Explore history. Learn the basic techniques and procedures to safely dive shipwrecks. This can include light zone penetration so you really learn to dive wrecks and uncover secrets.

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Pro Courses

PADI Divemaster Course

from $999

DURATION– 14-28 Days FOR- Rescue Certified Divers

Go pro and become a respected PADI dive professional. The PADI Divemaster course is the first professional diver level and will teach you to lead divers, assist divers in training and even conduct some programs yourself. Motivate, lead, mentor!

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PADI IDC Instructor Development Course

from $999

DURATION– 16 Days FOR- Divemasters

Become a PADI Instructor on the world’s most comprehensive dive instructor course. Learn teaching and mentoring techniques as well as many other disciplines used by diving instructors. Then onto the IE and a dive instruction career.

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Do you need help deciding what trip or courses suit you? Sharky is here to help! Just answer some very simple questions and Sharky will steer you in the right direction.

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Dive & Safari Packages in Kenya

See the best of Kenya including the opportunity to combine an African wildlife safari and to scuba dive Diani. Ocean Tribe can create custom holidays for individuals, couples or full dive tour groups.

These are based on budget, timescale, catering options, amount of dives and where you would like to go.

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Do I Need To Be Able To Swim To Scuba Dive?

A question that we are constantly asked at Ocean Tribe is “Do I need to be able to swim to scuba dive?”. This is a more complicated answer than a simple yes or no, as it really depends on the experience you are looking to have.

If you are after getting your PADI Open Water Diver licence or any other scuba diving certification then the straight answer in yes. On the entry level PADI Open Water Diver and PADI Scuba Diver courses there are swim and floating tests that you need to be able to accomplish in order to earn the dive certification. On the PADI Open Water Diver course this is a 200m swim and a 10 minute tread or float.

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Scuba Dive Diani & Stay Packages

Special dive and stay offers are now available from Ocean Tribe in Diani Beach for our divers. We have all-inclusive packages available on-site at our dive bases at Baobab Beach Resort & Spa, and Alliance Safari Beach Hotel. Divers can also stay in Diani Backpackers, as a budget option or mid-range Flamboyant Bed and Breakfast on the beach. Discounted packages for accommodation and diving are available. Take advantage of these special dive and stay offers and book today!

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Diver Testimonials

    
 
 
       It was our first dive in the ocean but Shady took very good care of us and showed us quite some fishes. Unfortunately we had to cancel the 2nd trip die to the weather conditions. But everything was done without any problems and a smile.Thank you to the great team.
  
 
    
   Martin 
 August 12, 2022.
 
 
 
      I went to ocean tribe to do a discovering diving section with my 10 years old daughter. And our instructor Chie was so amazing that I ended up doing my open water certification.
I had a lot of issues with sea sickness and my daughter was feeling insecure in her first dive but Chie was so patient that my daughter decided to dive and overcame her fears besides had so much fun! I am super happy the way they handle it and the whole crew are so professional and always thinking about safety! I really recommend them, they are a serious dive center and certified!
  
 
    
   Daniele Vital 
 August 10, 2022.
 
 
 
      Wir haben keine sehr positiven Erfahrung mit dieser Tauchbasis gemacht, wir haben weit im Vorfeld unsere Reise Kontakt zu dieser Tauchbasis aufgenommen eine Woche vor unserem Urlaub hieß es dann die Basis wird renoviert und ist deswegen geschlossen aber wir könnten in einem Nationalpark tauchen gehen was wir dann auch getan haben und diese Erfahrung war eher negativ. Die Wettersituation hat dazu geführt dass auf dem alten Holzboot die Gäste aufgrund der Wettersituation reihenweise am spucken waren und die Top Hits sie viel mehr Schnorchel Sports waren als tatsächliche Tauchplätze. Die Organisation insgesamt war nicht wirklich gut und bei 190 € pro Person erheblich zu teuer für kenianische Verhältnisse.
  
 
    
   Reale Erfahrungen 
 July 3, 2022.
 
 
 
      Made a few nice dives with lots of fish and sea turtles. Diving equipment was how it’s supposed to be and the instructor was very experienced and also in for a good laugh. Had a fun and safe experience, would definitely recommend! Greetings from Amsterdam
  
 
    
   Yannick de Vries 
 February 28, 2022.
 
 
 
      Had a perfect experience diving with Ocean Tribe! The occasion was arranged quickly and in professional manner. All involved people were friendly and welcoming. Natalie was a great dive instructor who was very experienced and easy-going. Would certainly recommend Ocean Tribe when staying in or near Diani.
  
 
    
   Julian Eustatia 
 February 27, 2022.
 
 
 
      Много любезни хора. Професионално обслужване. Препоръчвам!
  
 
    
   Янко Г. 
 February 18, 2022.
 
 
 
      Just finished my advanced OW with ocean Tribe. Efficient and well ran shop. Thanks to mark for organising and my instructor Natalie for making everything easy and enjoyable! Also the new building they're moving into on the beach in front of the current one looks peak!
  
 
    
   James 
 January 12, 2022.
 
 
 
      Very professional and well run.
Did 4 dives with them, one of which was the best of my life.
  
 
    
   Jules Birchler 
 December 8, 2021.
 
 
 
      WOW! The whole team from Ocean Tribe is terrific and they provide simply wonderful scuba experiences. I had to reorganise my dive schedule on a very short notice due to some health reason, and it was no problem for them at all.
I did my Advanced Open Water Diver (AOWD) with Lorraine. She was a very patient instructor (thanks again Lorraine), I always felt safe with her and Lorraine was very well prepared.
I am already looking forward to do my next dives with Mark's Ocean Tribe hopefully in a few months.
Thank you all for your great job an help!
  
 
    
   Topfbrot Mehl 
 October 7, 2021.