Karibu Kenya — the only country in the world where you can roar with lions in the morning and swim with clownfish in the afternoon.
One Country. Two Bucket Lists. Zero Compromise.
Most travellers spend a lifetime saving up for an African safari. Others spend years dreaming of a tropical dive trip on warm Indian Ocean reefs. At Ocean Tribe, we ask a simple question: why choose? Kenya is quite literally the only place on the planet where you can drop into your very own “Finding Nemo” reef scene in the morning and then, a few hours later, watch your own “Lion King” sunset roll across the savannah — all on the same holiday, all hand-stitched into one seamless trip.
Our Dive & Safari packages are built around three of Kenya’s greatest gifts: world-famous African wildlife, world-class scuba diving on the south coast, and the powder-white sands of Diani Beach — repeatedly voted one of the world’s top beaches.
The Safari — Hakuna Matata, the Real Thing
Kenya is the cradle of safari. The “Big Five” — lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo and rhino — still roam vast, protected ecosystems, and our packages put you right in the middle of them. Depending on the itinerary you choose, your safari might include:
- Tsavo East National Park — home to the legendary red elephants, the Yatta Plateau and Lugard Falls
- Tsavo West National Park — dramatic volcanic landscapes and the crystal-clear Mzima Springs, alive with hippos and crocodiles
- Amboseli National Park — huge elephant herds against the snow-capped backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro
- Masai Mara National Reserve — the world’s most famous game reserve, with optional hot-air balloon flights at sunrise
- Lumo Conservancy, Ngutuni & Ziwani — quieter, community-led sanctuaries where elephants drink at your lodge waterhole
- Add-ons — gorilla trekking in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, or the star-bed luxury of Loisaba for honeymooners
You’ll travel in a private 4×4 Land Cruiser with a knowledgeable driver-guide, sleep at carefully chosen lodges and tented camps — places like Satao Camp, Ol Tukai Lodge, Severin Safari Camp and Lion’s Bluff — and wake up to game drives at the magical “golden hours” when the bush comes alive.
The Diving — Diani Beach and the Indian Ocean
When the dust of the savannah settles, the road brings you back to Diani Beach on Kenya’s south coast: 17 kilometres of soft white sand, swaying coconut palms and turquoise water that genuinely does look photoshopped. Diani has been ranked among the world’s best beaches year after year, and it’s home base for Ocean Tribe — our main dive centre is located at 41 Beach Club, with an additional booking office inside the Baobab Beach Resort & Spa for guests staying there.
Our diving is as varied as the safari:
- Vibrant coral reef dives straight off the Diani coast — turtles on almost every dive, plus schools of reef fish, octopus, moray eels and the occasional reef shark
- Wreck dives for those who like a bit of history with their bubbles
- Full-day excursions to Kisite Marine National Park — one of East Africa’s premier marine protected areas, with dolphins regularly playing in the bow wave on the way out
- Whale shark and manta ray season between December and March — yes, you can snorkel alongside the world’s largest fish
- SSI courses from Try Scuba and beginner level right through to Instructor — we’re an SSI Diamond Instructor Training Centre, and we’re proud specialists in adaptive diving for guests with disabilities
Diani Above the Waterline
Diani is more than a dive base. It’s the place where the rest of your trip exhales. Between dives you can kite-surf, take a sunrise microlight flight over the reef, get pampered at the spa, walk through Mombasa Old Town’s Omani architecture, explore the haunting Shimoni Slave Caves, eat fresh Swahili seafood right on the sand, or simply do absolutely nothing in a hammock.
We tailor your stay to suit your style and your wallet. Ocean Tribe arranges accommodation across Diani to match the meal plan and budget you want — from all-inclusive at the renowned Baobab Beach Resort & Spa (80 acres of tropical gardens, three pools, multiple bars and restaurants, nightly entertainment and 500 metres of beachfront), to half-board boutique stays like the Flamboyant, to bed-and-breakfast and self-catering options, right through to private catered villas and beach houses sleeping anywhere from 2 to 10 guests. Tell us what you’re after and we’ll match you to the right place.
Sample Itineraries (a Starting Point — We Build Yours From Scratch)
We don’t believe in off-the-rack holidays. Every Ocean Tribe Dive & Safari package is bespoke, but to give you an idea of what’s possible:
- Tsavo East — 7 nights | 1 safari park + 5 days diving (10 dives) — our most popular short option
- Tsavo East & Lumo — 9 nights | classic Tsavo plus a community-run sanctuary + 6 days diving
- Tsavo & Amboseli — 10 nights | the full southern Kenya safari circuit with Kilimanjaro views + 6 days diving
- Masai Mara — 10 nights | fly-in safari to the world’s most famous reserve + 6 days diving
- Amboseli & Mara — 13 nights | the ultimate Kenya combination, including optional hot-air balloon flight
- Gorillas, Dive & Beach — 10 nights | add mountain gorilla trekking in Rwanda to your dive trip
- Honeymoon Safari, Dive & Beach | Masai Mara river suites, Loisaba star beds and Diani — built for two
Every package includes private 4×4 transport with driver-guide, full-board safari accommodation, all national park fees, AMREF emergency-evacuation registration, daily dive trips with equipment rental, transfers, a dive guide on every dive, fresh fruit on the boat and your own Ocean Tribe water bottle and t-shirt to take home.
Bringing a Group? Dive Schools, Clubs and Beyond
Running a dive school, a club, a university trip or a corporate adventure? Large groups are absolutely our thing. We regularly host dive schools and clubs from Europe, the Middle East and beyond, and we know how to scale a Kenyan adventure without losing the personal touch.
For group bookings we’ll work directly with the trip leader to design a fully bespoke package — multiple dive boats running in parallel, dedicated SSI instructors and dive guides for your group, accommodation blocks held across one or several properties to fit your budget mix, private safari vehicles in convoy, group meal plans, custom certification or speciality course tracks, and special pricing for organisers and assistants. Whether you’re bringing 8 divers or 80, hit us up early and we’ll build the trip around your numbers, dates and ambitions.
Best Time to Book a Kenya Dive and Safari Package
Peak diving season runs November to March. Notably, this coincides with whale shark and manta ray sightings. Plus excellent visibility on the reef. Safari, however, is brilliant year-round. In particular, the Great Migration crossings in the Mara peak July to October. That said, we generally don’t recommend diving in May and June. During those months, the long rains can affect sea conditions. So plan around them if diving is the main draw.
Ready to Plan Your Kenya Dive and Safari Package?
safaris@oceantribe.co Phone: +254 700 934 Web: www.oceantribe.co
Kenya is waiting. The lions, the elephants, the turtles and the whale sharks have no idea you’re coming — let’s surprise them.
Karibu sana — welcome.
