Specialty Diver Packages- PADI Master Scuba Diver Challenge
Click on the tabs below to find your scuba diving trip or course, snorkelling trip, tube ride, or marine surface safari to find dolphins, whales and whale sharks in Diani
Diani Dive Trip (2 Dives)
DURATION- 4 Hours FOR- Certified Divers
Explore the coral reefs of Diani Beach on a 2 dive trip for certified divers. Dive sites include coral reefs and wrecks.
from $108
Diani Multi-Day Dive Trips (2 Dives/ Day)
DURATION- 4 Hours/ Day FOR- Certified Divers
Multiple-day dive trips. Explore the coral reefs of Diani Beach on a 2 dive trip for certified divers. Dive sites include coral reefs and wrecks. Purchase as many days as you want.
from $180
Diani Dive Trip (1 Lagoon Dive)
DURATION- 2 Hours FOR- Certified Divers
Explore the Diani Lagoon on scuba on a 1 dive trip for certified divers. Dive sites include coral reefs inside the Diani reef.
from $75
Kisite Mpunguti National Marine Park Dive Trip (2 Dives)
DURATION- 10 Hours FOR- Certified Divers
Explore the coral reefs in Kisite National Marine Park to the south of Wasini Island and Shimoni on a 2 dive trip for certified divers. The package is a full day out with transport and lunch. Sail on a traditional Swahili dhow. Not to be missed.
from $200
PADI Discover Scuba Diving (2 Ocean Dives)
DURATION- 1/2 Day FOR- Beginners Age 10+
Get introduced to the underwater world with a short pool session followed by 2 ocean dives where you will explore the coral reefs of Diani under the close supervision of a PADI Instructor.
from $180
PADI Discover Scuba Diving (1 Lagoon Dive)
DURATION- 2 Hours FOR- Beginners Age 10+
Get introduced to the underwater world with a short pool session followed by a dive where you will explore the coral reef of the Diani lagoon under the close supervision of a PADI Instructor.
from $120
PADI Bubblemaker (Kids)
DURATION- 1 Hour FOR- Beginners Age 8+
The pool-based PADI Bubblemaker provides a quick introduction to scuba diving to kids. They will practice a couple of skills and play around in the pool blowing bubbles. Awesome fun.
from $60
PADI Seal Team (Kids)
DURATION- 5x 1 Hour FOR- Beginners Age 8+
The pool-based PADI Seal Team provides a structured learning environment combined with enjoyable scuba activities. 5 Aqua missions are completed as kids strive towards developing dive skills and having fun.
from $349
PADI Open Water Diver Course
DURATION- 3 Days FOR- BEGINNERS Age 10+
Learn to dive on the coral reefs of Diani on the world’s most popular scuba diving course. The PADI Open Water course qualifies you to dive all around the world and introduces you to a lifetime of excitement.
from $540
PADI Scuba Diver Course
DURATION- 2 Days FOR- BEGINNERS Age 10+
A sub-course of the Open Water course. Learn to dive under the supervision of a PADI pro. eLearning, pool training and 2 dives on the coral reef of Diani
from $420
PADI Open Water Diver Course- OW Dives 3+4
DURATION- 1 Day FOR- Those who have completed Open Water Confined and Dives 1 & 2
Learn to dive on the coral reefs of Diani on the world’s most popular scuba diving course. The PADI Open Water course qualifies you to dive all around the world and introduces you to a lifetime of excitement.
from $249
PADI Open Water Diver Course- OW Dives
DURATION- 2 Days FOR- Those who have completed Open Water Confined
Learn to dive on the coral reefs of Diani on the world’s most popular scuba diving course. The PADI Open Water course qualifies you to dive all around the world and introduces you to a lifetime of excitement.
from $349
PADI Adventure Diver Course
DURATION- 1-2 Days FOR- Open Water Divers
The PADI Adventure Diver course is where you can begin to take part in dives that interest you and increase your depth range as a diver. 3 adventure dives (and one free fun dive).
from $340
PADI Advanced Open Water Course
DURATION- 2-3 Days FOR- Open Water Divers
Go deeper, improve your navigation skills, and do dives from specialties that interest you. The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course is 5 adventure dives (and one free fun dive).
from $490
PADI Rescue Diver Course
DURATION- 3 Days FOR- Advanced Open Water Divers
Serious fun. Learn to look out for other divers underwater and potentially save lives. Get your dive buddies more at ease knowing they are diving with a PADI Rescue Diver
from $499
PADI Deep Diver Course
DURATION- 2 Days FOR- Advanced Open Water Divers
Increase your range to 40m. Learn the proper techniques and emergency procedures for diving below 18m, right up to the recreational limit of 40m. Don’t be caught out when a dive site is too deep for you.
from $349
PADI Wreck Diver Course
DURATION- 2 Days FOR- Advanced Open Water Divers
Explore history. Learn the basic techniques and procedures to safely dive shipwrecks. This can include light zone penetration so you really learn to dive wrecks and uncover secrets.
from $349
PADI Divemaster Course
DURATION- 14-28 Days FOR- Rescue Divers
Go pro and become a respected PADI dive professional. The PADI Divemaster course is the first professional diver level and will teach you to lead divers, assist divers in training and even conduct some programs yourself. Motivate, lead, mentor!
from $999
PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC)
DURATION- 8-16 Days FOR- Divemasters
Become a PADI Instructor on the world’s most comprehensive dive instructor course. Learn teaching and mentoring techniques as well as many other disciplines used by diving instructors. Then onto the IE and a dive instruction career.
from $999
PADI Bubblemaker (Kids)
DURATION- 1 Hour FOR- Beginners Age 8+
The pool-based PADI Bubblemaker provides a quick introduction to scuba diving to kids. They will practice a couple of skills and play around in the pool blowing bubbles. Awesome fun.
from $60
PADI Seal Team (Kids)
DURATION- 5x 1 Hour FOR- Beginners Age 8+
The pool-based PADI Seal Team provides a structured learning environment combined with enjoyable scuba activities. 5 Aqua missions are completed as kids strive towards developing dive skills and having fun.
from $349
PADI Junior Scuba Diver Course
DURATION- 2 Days FOR- BEGINNERS Age 10+
A sub-course of the Open Water course. Learn to dive under the supervision of a PADI pro. eLearning, pool training and 2 dives on the coral reef of Diani
from $420
PADI Junior Open Water Course
DURATION- 3 Days FOR- BEGINNERS Age 10+
Learn to dive on the coral reefs of Diani on the world’s most popular scuba diving course. The PADI Open Water course qualifies you to dive all around the world and introduces you to a lifetime of excitement.
from $540
PADI Junior Advanced Open Water Course
DURATION- 2-3 Days FOR- Jnr Open Water Divers Age 12+
Go deeper, improve your navigation skills, and do dives from specialties that interest you. The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course is 5 adventure dives (and one free fun dive).
from $490
PADI Junior Rescue Diver Course
DURATION- 3 Days FOR- Jnr Advanced Open Water Divers Age 12+
Serious fun. Learn to look out for other divers underwater and potentially save lives. Get your dive buddies more at ease knowing they are diving with a PADI Rescue Diver
from $499
Diani Dolphin Watching Trip
DURATION- 3 Hours FOR- Anyone
A boat tour on our custom spotting boat to find dolphins in the open ocean. This is followed by a snorkelling session to explore the shallow coral reefs of Diani. Also, visit the famous sandbar. All snorkel trips include a PADI Discover Snorkelling session to get you the easiest snorkelling technique. A great trip for families.
from $79
Diani Snorkelling Trip
DURATION- 2 Hours FOR- Anyone
Explore the shallow coral reefs of Diani on our quick snorkelling trip. Also, visit the famous sandbar. All snorkel trips include a PADI Discover Snorkelling session to get you the easiest snorkelling technique. A great trip for families.
from $35
Kisite Mpunguti National Marine Park Snorkelling Trip
DURATION- 10 Hours FOR- Anyone
Explore the coral reefs in Kisite National Marine Park to the south of Wasini Island and Shimoni on this lovely day out for snorkelling. The package is a full day out with transport and lunch. Sail on a traditional Swahili dhow. Not to be missed and even the chance of some dolphins!
from $130
Diani Whale Shark Encounter Trip
DURATION- 3 Hours FOR- Anyone
A boat tour on our custom spotting boat to find the biggest fish in the ocean. The mighty whale shark. This is followed by a snorkelling session to explore the shallow coral reefs of Diani. Also, visit the famous sandbar. All snorkel trips include a PADI Discover Snorkelling session to get you the easiest snorkelling technique. A great trip for families.
from $79
Diani Whale Watching Trip
DURATION- 3 Hours FOR- Anyone
A boat tour on our custom spotting boat to find humpback whales in the open ocean. This is followed by a snorkelling session to explore the shallow coral reefs of Diani. Also, visit the famous sandbar. All snorkel trips include a PADI Discover Snorkelling session to get you the easiest snorkelling technique. A great trip for families.
from $79
Why Scuba Dive Diani, Kenya?
Scuba dive Diani, Kenya! To dive in Diani is one of the top activities to do when visiting this wonderful country. The coral reefs around Diani and additionally of the Mombasa, Watamu and Kisite marine parks offer a massive array of sea life from beautiful macro creatures to the giant whale shark and manta ray. Diani Beach is also consistently rated one of the top beaches in the world for after scuba diving activities.
Ocean Tribe is Kenya’s only PADI 5 Star IDC instructor training dive centre located in Diani. We can also book diving in locations in Mombasa, Lamu, Kilifi, Watamu, Malindi and Zanzibar. Ocean Tribe offers a massive range of PADI dive courses up to advanced PADI Instructor levels and a diving and snorkelling equipment shop. We take pride in being a dive centre to embrace the latest PADI digital training materials and are also a recognized Disabled Divers International Instructor Training Centre, offering scuba opportunities for people with disabilities.
Diving in Kenya includes coral reefs, wrecks, caverns and more including some of the most pristine corals in the world.
Scuba Dive Diani with Ocean Tribe Blog
Dive & Safari Packages in Kenya
See the best of Kenya including the opportunity to combine an African wildlife safari and to scuba dive Diani. Ocean Tribe can create custom holidays for individuals, couples or full dive tour groups based on budget, timescale, catering options, amount of dives and where you would like to go.
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– Steve Jobs
Do I Need To Be Able To Swim To Scuba Dive?
A question that we are constantly asked at Ocean Tribe is “Do I need to be able to swim to scuba dive?”. This is a more complicated answer than a simple yes or no, as it really depends on the experience you are looking to have.
If you are after getting your PADI Open Water Diver licence or any other scuba diving certification then the straight answer in yes. On the entry level PADI Open Water Diver and PADI Scuba Diver courses there are swim and floating tests that you need to be able to accomplish in order to earn the dive certification. On the PADI Open Water Diver course this is a 200m swim and a 10 minute tread or float.
Scuba Dive Diani & Stay Packages
Special dive and stay offers are now available from Ocean Tribe in Diani Beach for our divers. We have all-inclusive packages available on-site at our dive bases at Baobab Beach Resort & Spa, and Alliance Safari Beach Hotel. Divers can also stay in Diani Backpackers, as a budget option or mid-range Flamboyant Bed and Breakfast on the beach. Discounted packages for accommodation and diving are available. Take advantage of these special dive and stay offers and book today!
Diver Testimonials
It was our first dive in the ocean but Shady took very good care of us and showed us quite some fishes. Unfortunately we had to cancel the 2nd trip die to the weather conditions. But everything was done without any problems and a smile.Thank you to the great team.
MartinAugust 12, 2022.I went to ocean tribe to do a discovering diving section with my 10 years old daughter. And our instructor Chie was so amazing that I ended up doing my open water certification. I had a lot of issues with sea sickness and my daughter was feeling insecure in her first dive but Chie was so patient that my daughter decided to dive and overcame her fears besides had so much fun! I am super happy the way they handle it and the whole crew are so professional and always thinking about safety! I really recommend them, they are a serious dive center and certified!
Daniele VitalAugust 10, 2022.Wir haben keine sehr positiven Erfahrung mit dieser Tauchbasis gemacht, wir haben weit im Vorfeld unsere Reise Kontakt zu dieser Tauchbasis aufgenommen eine Woche vor unserem Urlaub hieß es dann die Basis wird renoviert und ist deswegen geschlossen aber wir könnten in einem Nationalpark tauchen gehen was wir dann auch getan haben und diese Erfahrung war eher negativ. Die Wettersituation hat dazu geführt dass auf dem alten Holzboot die Gäste aufgrund der Wettersituation reihenweise am spucken waren und die Top Hits sie viel mehr Schnorchel Sports waren als tatsächliche Tauchplätze. Die Organisation insgesamt war nicht wirklich gut und bei 190 € pro Person erheblich zu teuer für kenianische Verhältnisse.
Reale ErfahrungenJuly 3, 2022.Made a few nice dives with lots of fish and sea turtles. Diving equipment was how it’s supposed to be and the instructor was very experienced and also in for a good laugh. Had a fun and safe experience, would definitely recommend! Greetings from Amsterdam
Yannick de VriesFebruary 28, 2022.Had a perfect experience diving with Ocean Tribe! The occasion was arranged quickly and in professional manner. All involved people were friendly and welcoming. Natalie was a great dive instructor who was very experienced and easy-going. Would certainly recommend Ocean Tribe when staying in or near Diani.
Julian EustatiaFebruary 27, 2022.Много любезни хора. Професионално обслужване. Препоръчвам!
Янко Г.February 18, 2022.Just finished my advanced OW with ocean Tribe. Efficient and well ran shop. Thanks to mark for organising and my instructor Natalie for making everything easy and enjoyable! Also the new building they're moving into on the beach in front of the current one looks peak!
JamesJanuary 12, 2022.Very professional and well run. Did 4 dives with them, one of which was the best of my life.
Jules BirchlerDecember 8, 2021.WOW! The whole team from Ocean Tribe is terrific and they provide simply wonderful scuba experiences. I had to reorganise my dive schedule on a very short notice due to some health reason, and it was no problem for them at all. I did my Advanced Open Water Diver (AOWD) with Lorraine. She was a very patient instructor (thanks again Lorraine), I always felt safe with her and Lorraine was very well prepared. I am already looking forward to do my next dives with Mark's Ocean Tribe hopefully in a few months. Thank you all for your great job an help!
Topfbrot MehlOctober 7, 2021.
Azim and Lorraine were the best diving teachers we could have ever imagined. I did my open water diving course, and my friend who is already certified booked a few... read more
October 28, 2020
We had an amazing time diving with Mark and his team. Great sights, good gear and lots of humor. We really felt as part of the tribe!
December 15, 2018
Padi Open Water - It was a great experience to learn from Philippa and the rest of the team. Everyone was very welcoming and I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of... read more
February 22, 2021
We went to upgrade from scuba diver to open water, and we ended doing some fun dives including wrecks at 28 meters depth.
Great school run by Mark... read more
August 8, 2019
