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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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Do I Need a Medical to Dive?

A medical to dive is required for all divers with any pre-existing medical conditions, which might be contradictions to diving safelyWhen you arrive here...

What is my SSI Instructor / Divemaster Qualification Worth after I finish?

What Is Your Instructor or Divemaster Qualification Worth? SSI diving qualifications are globally recognized, allowing you to teach and work anywhere in the world. Whether...

How Long Does My Dive Training Take? Why Is the Internship 7 Months From Beginner to Instructor?

How Long Does My Dive Training Take? Assuming that you will want some time away from diving and a day or two off a...

Do I need any Vaccinations to Travel to Kenya? What About Medications?

Regarding vaccinations to travel to Kenya, we recommend that you ask your doctor about this before coming.Generally, Hepatitis, Typhoid, Polio and Tuberculosis shots...

How Much Do I Pay For My Flight to Kenya and Who Do I Fly With?

A Flight to Kenya from the UK or Europe should be around £500 GBP. This can vary depending on the time of year and...

Diving Jobs- Female Dive Instructor Position in Kenya

For those dive professionals out there seeking diving jobs, Ocean Tribe in Diani Beach, Kenya are seeking a female diving instructor to join our...

What Should I Bring For My Diving Course / Internship?

What should I bring for my diving course? Coming to learn to dive with us in Diani can be done as a standalone experience...

How to Get to Diani Beach

How to Get to Diani From NairobiBy AirFlights run daily from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Ukunda (Diani Airport). There are also flights from Nairobi...

Can I Work to Pay Off My Dive Training

Can You Work to Pay Off Your Dive Training? Many students in the SSI Divemaster and Instructor Training Course (ITC) ask, “Can I work to...

What Paperwork do I have to Complete for My PADI Dive Course?

What Paperwork do I have to Complete for My PADI Dive Course? Obviously, before any diving activity at Ocean Tribe, you will be required to...

How Old Do I Have to Be to Become an SSI Dive Pro?

How Old Do You Have to Be to Become an SSI Dive Pro?Many aspiring divers ask, “What’s the minimum age to become a dive professional?” The...

When Is the Best Time to Dive Kenya?

The best time to dive Kenya for optimal conditions is obviously when the visibility and marine life are best. This is coupled with conditions...

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...