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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.
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How Much Should I Be Tipping in Kenya?

Planning a trip to Kenya? Amazing! You’ll meet friendly people and receive excellent service. But tipping customs might confuse you. Don’t worry—we’ve got you...

Can You Try Scuba Diving Without Certification in Kenya?

Thinking about trying scuba diving while visiting Kenya? Great news — You can go scuba diving without certification. Whether you’re relaxing in Diani Beach...

SSI Instructor Crossover Course

How Do I Crossover to SSI From PADI or Other Training Organisations? Switching your professional affiliation to Scuba Schools International (SSI) is a smart move...

Content Creator Challenge – Dive Into Adventure and Career!

Are you passionate about being a content creator? Do you dream of adventure, sun, and ocean waves? Ocean Tribe in Diani Beach, Kenya, has...

Which Scuba Training Agency Should You Learn To Dive With?

Embarking on your scuba diving journey is an exciting endeavour. A pivotal question arises: Which scuba training agency should you learn to dive with? With numerous...

What Specialty Diver Courses Should I Take?

Choosing specialty diver courses? You’ve earned your Open Water Diver certification. Now what? The underwater world has much more to offer, and specialty courses...

How Deep Can You Dive? Understanding Scuba Diving Depth Limits

Scuba diving opens up an extraordinary underwater world. But one of the most common questions is: how deep can you dive with scuba gear? The answer...

Can You Scuba Dive in the Rain?

“Can we scuba dive in the rain?” It’s a surprisingly common question, and we hear it often The short answer is yes, absolutely. Rain doesn’t...

Dive and Stay Deals for Low Season– Diani Beach, Kenya 2025

Dive Into Our Best Low Season Deals Yet The ocean is still buzzing, even when the crowds disappear. From April 22 to July 14, 2025, Ocean...

What Extra Skills Do You Need as a Divemaster?

Real-World Divemaster Training at Ocean Tribe, Kenya Becoming a Divemaster is about more than ticking boxes in a training manual. It’s about stepping up to...

Why You Should Complete a Divemaster Internship in Kenya

If you’re passionate about scuba diving and ready to turn that love into a career, a Divemaster Internship in Kenya is the perfect first...

Why Instructors Should Embrace Adaptive Diving Programs

Scuba diving is more than just a recreational activity. For individuals with disabilities, it’s a gateway to freedom, confidence, and healing. Beneath the surface,...

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...