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Mark Slingo is an experienced SSI Instructor Trainer and co-founder of Ocean Tribe in Kenya. With over 20 years in the dive industry, he’s dedicated to shaping skilled, ethical dive professionals and believes great instructors create safe, confident, and environmentally aware divers.

SSI Advanced Wreck Diving in Diani- Specialty of the Week

For adventurous divers looking to go beyond the reefs and into structured environments, SSI Advanced Wreck Diving is one of the...
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Meet the Ocean Tribe Crew

OCEAN TRIBE DIVING INSTRUCTORSMARK "SLINKY"- FOUNDERSSI INSTRUCTOR TRAINER & PADI COURSE DIRECTOR, SSI BASIC FREEDIVING INSTRUCTOR - (DIVES 4600+)Mark, originally from Great Britain, has...

What is a Typical Dive Internship Itinerary?

DIVE INTERNSHIP ITINERARY EXAMPLEWhile the following dive internship itinerary is not a set-in-stone one. It will give you an idea of the timings between...

SSI Classified Diving Program on Dive Internships

Experience Inclusive Scuba Diving with Ocean Tribe’s SSI Classified Diving ProgramOcean Tribe is an official SSI Classified Diving Center, committed to making scuba diving accessible...

What Dive Equipment Package Is Available on the Pro Courses?

WHAT DIVE EQUIPMENT PACKAGE WILL I GET WHEN I GO PRO AT OCEAN TRIBE?The Go-Pro dive equipment package concepts have been designed to recognise...

Scuba Dive & Safari Packages in Kenya

DISCOVER KENYA'S ULTIMATE DIVE & SAFARI ADVENTURESKenya delivers unforgettable experiences, from thrilling wildlife encounters to breathtaking landscapes. Home to world-renowned African wildlife, its national...

Diani Beach FAQs – Everything You Need to Know Before You Go

Diani Beach, Kenya’s top coastal destination, is famous for its white sandy beaches, turquoise waters, and endless adventure opportunities. Are you planning a relaxing...

Dive Agency Equivalent Certifications

The dive agency equivalent certifications chart below is useful when enrolling on a new scuba diving course with Ocean Tribe. If you have been...

How Long Does It Take to Become a Dive Instructor?

How Long Does It Take to Become a Dive Instructor?If you’ve fallen in love with scuba diving, turning it into a career might feel...

How to Set Up Your SSI Digital Learning Account

Set up your SSI digital learning account to start your scuba diving journey with SSI? The first step is creating the account. It’s fast,...

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

"Do I need to be able to swim to scuba dive? The answer isn’t a straightforward yes or no. It depends on the type...

Can I Dive?- What to Know Before Scuba Diving

CAN I DIVE? WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW?Scuba diving is an exciting and rewarding adventure, but it can be physically demanding. To stay...

SSI ITC Schedule- Instructor Course Calendar 2026

The SSI ITC schedule in Kenya. We try to arrange an ITC every couple of months and if demand is high enough then we...

Why do my GAP Year in Kenya or Tanzania?

So you have graduated from school or university and are looking to take a year out before moving on to the next stage of...

MV Dania- East Africa’s Number 1 Wreck Dive Site

The MV Dania is a ship wreck  located off the coast of Kenya which was sunk deliberately by Buccaneer Diving in 2002 to form...