Mark is the owner of Ocean Tribe and also the PADI Course Director in charge of the courses and dive internships at the centre. He is a regular contributor to dive and online publications and in charge of the training department at Disabled Divers International.
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What should I bring for my diving course? Coming to learn to dive with us in Diani can be done as a standalone experience or as part of a larger safari adventure. While we encourage you to carry all the standard travel garb with regard to clothing, swimwear, sunglasses, hats etc, there are a couple…
How to Get to Diani From Nairobi By Air Flights run daily from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Ukunda (Diani Airport). There are also flights from Nairobi Wilson to Ukunda Airport. The airlines which fly the route are: Jambojet Safarilink Skyward Express East African Air By Rail Take the SGR Mandaraka Express from Nairobi to Mombasa.…
A commonly asked question, especially on the PADI Divemaster and IDC courses, is “can I work to pay off my dive training?” As I’m sure you can understand to provide the optimal experience for you on your training, there are a lot of costs involved in running it. Such costs include PADI materials, instructor wages, dive…
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 complete some paperwork. This can include statements of understanding, liability releases and medical declarations, as well as course registrations, applications and training records. In order to make this as easy as…
The question of “how old do I have to be to become a PADI Pro Scuba Diver” is one we get asked a lot. There are very few age restrictions within the PADI system. The only ones that really matter are the PADI regulation that you must be at least 18 years old to start…
The best time to dive Kenya for optimal conditions is obviously when the visibility and marine life are best. This is coupled with conditions on the surface with the weather and sea conditions playing a vital part in your enjoyment of your dive experience in Kenya. From our perspective in Diani Beach, the best time…
The visa requirements to enter Kenya at this time are that a number of countries are exempt from needing a visa to enter Kenya. Most nationalities are required to apply for an eVisa via the Kenya Electronic Visa System. For a small number of countries, a full visa application is required. For a list by…
The price of scuba diving in Diani can vary depending on your level of diver education and the dive sites that you wish to dive. Other things to factor in the price of scuba diving in Diani are the inclusions in your dive safari or diver course and are there hidden costs. The price of…
We often get asked by our divers which of the Kenya dive sites you will visit on your dive safaris with Ocean Tribe in Diani Beach, Kenya. Ocean Tribe run daily diving trips to both the local Diani reef and wreck dives sites as well as the Kisite National Marine Park. All of these sites…
Ocean Tribe would like to say thank you by offering a discount for medical professionals and first responders on scuba diving activities and courses in Kenya. This really has been a nightmare few months during the COVID-19 pandemic and we appreciate the efforts that have been made by the medical services around the globe in…