For certified divers
Diani Dive Trips
Half-day diving on Diani’s reefs, wrecks and varied local sites.
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Beginners
Start Diving Today
Try scuba in the pool or earn your internationally recognised Open Water Diver certification in Diani.
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Certified Divers
Explore Diani’s Reefs
Join daily guided trips to coral reefs, walls, pinnacles and the MV Alpha Funguo wreck.
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Go Professional
Turn Passion Into a Career
Become a Divemaster or Instructor through professional training and dive internships in Kenya.
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Bush & Beach
Dive the Reef. Track the Wild.
Combine tropical Indian Ocean diving with Kenya’s iconic wildlife and unforgettable safari destinations.
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SSI
Recognised training centre
SSI Diamond Centre & ITC
Recreational and professional training from beginner to instructor.
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Established experience
12 Years Operating
Providing dive training and ocean adventures in Diani.
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Professional leadership
SSI Instructor Trainer
Backed by 25 years of scuba diving teaching experience.
Warm Indian Ocean scuba diving Diani Beach
Beyond the beach
Scuba Diving Diani, Kenya
Discover Diani’s underwater treasures.
Diani’s warm Indian Ocean waters are home to colourful coral gardens, fascinating macro life, turtles, rays and an exciting variety of tropical fish. Daily scuba diving in Diani offers access to relaxed reefs, deeper sites and the MV Alpha Funguo wreck .
Ocean Tribe provides experiences for every level, from first-time divers and internationally recognised courses to advanced and professional training. We also run diving and snorkelling adventures to Kisite Marine Park .
Colourful coral reefs
MV Alpha Funguo wreck
Beginner-to-instructor training
Inclusive and adaptive diving
Diani encounters
Your adventure
Marine life
Photos and videos
Take Your Dive Home.
Our in-house photo team captures the action on selected Ocean Tribe dive trips. Browse and purchase your underwater photographs and videos after your adventure.
DJI
4K
4K
Prefer to film your own dive?
DJI Osmo Action 4 cameras may be available to hire
from reception.*
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At Ocean Tribe, we live the SSI Blue Oceans philosophy every day.
We follow eco-friendly diving practices, brief every guest on responsible interaction with marine life, and run regular beach and reef clean-ups. We avoid single-use plastics, support local conservation projects, and teach SSI Blue Oceans programs to inspire the next generation of ocean guardians. Diving with us means protecting the underwater world we love.
Reviews from our diving community
Real divers. Real Ocean Tribe stories.
From first breaths underwater to advanced training, professional courses and unforgettable encounters on Diani’s reefs—discover what our guests say about diving with Ocean Tribe.
Beginner-friendly training
Small dive groups
Experienced instructors
Professional training in Diani, Kenya
Turn your passion for diving into a career.
Go beyond earning a certification. Build the confidence, leadership, teaching ability and real-world dive-centre experience needed to become a capable SSI dive professional.
25
years of experience from our SSI Instructor Trainer
12
years operating and developing divers in Kenya
SSI
Diamond Dive Centre and Instructor Training Centre
Choose where your professional journey begins
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Build experience and rescue-level skills
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Become an SSI Divemaster
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Train as an SSI Dive Instructor
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Develop your instructor career
Find your route into the dive industry
Start your pro journey
SSI Divemaster Course
Develop dive leadership, rescue awareness, professional-level water skills and the confidence to assist with real diving activities.
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Learn by doing
Divemaster Internships
Combine your professional training with practical experience, mentorship and daily life inside a working dive centre in Kenya.
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Become an educator
SSI Instructor Training Course
Learn how to organise, teach and evaluate SSI training programmes while developing your own confident and engaging teaching style.
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Packages from any level
Dive Instructor Internships
Follow a structured route from your current certification level towards becoming an SSI Dive Instructor with extensive experience.
Explore instructor internships →Not sure which professional route suits you?
Compare the training options or check the upcoming Instructor Training Course calendar before planning your journey to Diani.
Dive & Safari Packages · Kenya
Dive the Reef. Track the Wild.
One unforgettable Kenya adventure—from Diani’s colourful coral reefs to the iconic wildlife and open landscapes of the African savannah.
Indian Ocean Diving
One Incredible Journey
Kenya Wildlife Safari
Stories from above and below the surface
Dive stories, advice and inspiration.
Explore useful diving advice, marine-life stories, professional training guidance and ideas for making more of your time in Kenya.
Good to know before you dive
Your questions, answered.
Straightforward answers about learning to dive, joining our trips, equipment, group sizes and preparing for your time in Diani.
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Still not sure?
Ask Henry or speak directly with the Ocean Tribe team for advice
about the best trip or course for you.
01 Where is the best place to learn to dive in Kenya?
Diani Beach offers warm Indian Ocean water, beginner-friendly training areas and beautiful reefs. Ocean Tribe provides small-group SSI training from first-time experiences through to professional courses.
Read the complete answer →02 How many divers will be in my group?
Ocean Tribe uses a maximum ratio of four divers to one guide, and groups are often smaller. Private and one-to-one diving may also be available.
Read about our group sizes →03 Can I use a camera during scuba training?
We recommend concentrating on buoyancy, breathing, communication and situational awareness during training. Once those skills are established, you can begin learning to use a camera responsibly.
Find out why →04 What wetsuit thickness do I need in Kenya?
Diani’s water is normally warm, and most divers are comfortable in a 3mm wetsuit or shorty. Divers who feel the cold may prefer slightly more exposure protection.
Read the wetsuit guide →05 What should I bring on a dive trip?
Bring your certification details, swimwear, towel, sun protection and any personal dive equipment you prefer using. Rental scuba equipment is available if you do not have your own.
View the complete packing guide →06 What happens if I need to cancel?
Refund and rescheduling options depend on how much notice is provided. Please contact Ocean Tribe as early as possible if your plans change and review the full policy before booking.
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