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The SSI Classified Diving program has been created to enable persons with disabilities who might not be able to earn full certifications the ability to dive and get certified with different safety parameters. Learn to work with disabled divers.
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.
The reason for this is not the particular ability to be able to swim for scuba diving but more for your own and your group’s safety, so that you are able to maintain yourself in deep water, in the unlikely event that your equipment has to be removed including your BCD (Buoyancy Control Device).
However if you are looking at doing a PADI Discover Scuba Diver experience then it is not 100% necessary to be able to swim. You will be under the direct supervision within arm’s reach of a PADI Instructor who will teach you to kick properly using fins in the water and this can be quickly learned. The rest of the time you will be neutrally buoyant underwater. However all this being said we still recommend being able to swim prior to trying or learning to scuba dive to enhance your confidence and the experience for you.
Ocean Tribe generally will do the scuba diving experience for non-swimmers in a swimming pool or an other shallow water area. If you then decide you really want to continue with scuba diving we also have professional swimming instructors on staff who can run programs to aid you to learn to swim.
The exception to this rule is those people with disabilities taking part on one of our Disabled Diver International (DDI) level 3 diver programs. These divers will be taken through the water by 3 DDI dive professionals experienced in working with divers with disabilities and therefore swimming for these participants is not required due to the added safety measures. For people with disabilities who are wishing to scuba dive or try diving contact our PADI Course Director Mark who is a specialist in this field. You will be surprised how many conditions are able to get in the water and experience the wonders of scuba diving.
Contact us at Ocean Tribe in Diani Beach today for more information regarding swimming lessons, or to book your PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience or PADI Open Water or Scuba Diver course.
Take your dive career to the next level with the SSI Classified Diving Instructor program! This course gives you the skills and training to teach scuba to Classified Diving students and Classified Dive Buddies.
Are you ready to make a lasting impact?
As an SSI Classified Diving Instructor, you will teach Open Water Diver skills using adaptive methods tailored to each student’s abilities. You’ll learn how to:
📅 Duration: 2 days
📖 Learning Format: Online + Classroom
🌊 Confined Water Training: 1 session
📏 Max Depth: 5 meters
✔ Age: 18+
✔ Certification: Open Water Instructor (minimum)
✔ Teaching Status: Must be active
✔ First Aid & CPR: Valid within 2 years
✔ Medical Clearance: Fit to dive
✔ Experience: At least 20 certified Open Water students
📖 Academic & in-water training
🛠 Dive cylinders & weights during training
📜 Instructor certification fees
🎟 Classified Diving Instructor E-card
☕ Light refreshments
🏊♂️ Dive club membership
💰 Pro discounts on new dive gear
🤝 Ongoing career support
Take the next step in your dive career. Gain the skills to train, support, and inspire Classified Divers.
Do you want to learn how to confidently and safely assist a dive buddy with physical disabilities or sensory disorders? The SSI Classified Dive Buddy course is designed to provide specialised training, ensuring you have the skills and knowledge to dive alongside a Classified Diver in environments and depths suited to their training level. This program is perfect for Stress & Rescue certified divers who are passionate about making scuba diving accessible for everyone.
The program is structured to help you develop the expertise needed to provide the extra safety and care required when diving with a Classified Diver. Below is an overview of what you’ll learn and accomplish during the course:
Start by completing SSI’s cutting-edge digital learning modules, designed for convenience and flexibility. Study at your own pace before beginning in-person training. Topics covered include:
Propulsion methods and conducting dives with Classified Divers
On the first day of the program, you’ll dive into classroom sessions where you’ll discuss critical topics in classified diving.
The second day of the program takes place in a controlled pool or confined water environment, where you’ll put your knowledge into action:
Learn how to assist Classified Divers in performing Open Water skills, ensuring their safety and comfort throughout the dive.
Practice four practical applications, including dry land preparation, entry/exit procedures, and adaptive techniques.
After successfully completing all requirements, you’ll receive the SSI Classified Dive Buddy certification. This certification qualifies you to dive with Classified Divers in environments and depths aligned with their training. Your digital certification card will be instantly available in the SSI app, making it easy to access and share.
By becoming a Certified Dive Buddy, you’ll play a vital role in creating inclusive underwater experiences. Your training will allow you to make diving more accessible and rewarding for individuals with disabilities, opening doors to a world of adventure for everyone.
Take the first step in making a difference. Enroll in the SSI Classified Dive Buddy Program today and help bring the wonders of the underwater world to all divers!
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 Open Water Diver licence or any other scuba diving certification then the straight answer in yes. On the entry level Open Water Diver and 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 Open Water courses this is a 200m swim and a 10 minute tread or float.
Dive Jobs Kenya– Ocean Tribe are looking for dive centre staff to join our crew in our new dive base in Diani Beach.
Applicants should be Kenyan or have the right to work in Kenya. MUST BE ABLE TO SWIM AND ALREADY A CERTIFIED SCUBA DIVER OR INTERESTED IN EARNING THEIR SCUBA DIVER RATING.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES GUIDE
Essential Job Functions
Other Skills/Attributes
Full training will be given to the successful candidate as well as scuba diving certifications. Staff members will be expected to learn to dive for product knowledge and will be sponsored to professional levels if show the aptitude.
Interested applications should email a cover letter, CV and current photograph to mark.slingo@oceantribe.co
20th July 2019 marks the 5th year of PADI Women’s Dive Day. It is the largest organised event for diving celebrated across the globe by every resort and dive center. It is committed to fostering a global community that encourages divers of all genders, ages and experience levels to safely explore the underwater world. Since it’s inception the event has witnessed growth with many dive centres hosting the event and registering divers across the globe.
This year our dive center is joining the movement together with other dive centres in the region, to bring Diani a Women’s Dive Day filled with fun and educational activities.
There are about 10 dive sites in Diani Beach, on the day of the event we shall visit two of those dives, famously known for their turtles, beautiful corals and the cast of Nemo. For those who are not yet certified divers yet, don’t you worry. We have discounts on all of our courses starting from the Open Water Course which runs for 3-4 days.
Keeping a dive log is one of the most important thing for a dive adventure and for the documentation of your dive trips. it is more important for professional divers to log their dives than it is for recreational divers, however recreational dives are still advised to keep a logbook record. For a professional diver a log book will be important for when they are seeking employment.A diver can either log their dives in a book that is provided to them by the company that certifies them or use online apps to do so. Most or all of these apps are linked to ones dive computer. My PADI Club is one of the best apps (https://my.padi.com/#!/login); Divemate( https://www.divemate.de/) . Different dive shops have different layouts for their dive log books but there are common contents you’ll find in every log book that is; Personal details, dive number, dive location, type of dive and the conditions, equipment used, comments and verification.
Keeping a log book updated after every dive is important, not only for the sake of dive journey but also your safety and that of the people you are diving with. Safety is one of the most important rules of Scuba diving. In the case of an accident which often unlikely your dive log can provide the necessary information to help know the factors that led to the accident. Keeping a log book will help you monitor your progress as a diver and help you know when you are ready to move to the next level of your scuba diving profession, this is because in PADI Scuba diving you have to attain a specific number of dives to move from one level of your Scuba diving profession to another; for example for a PADI Rescue diver to become a PADI Dive master one needs to have 60 logged dives or more. You therefore have to show the logged dives when you apply to another level of your diving career.
As a diver you have to ensure that your dive log book is always signed and verified by either your instructor or dive buddy, after every dive.
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Safari and Dive Package Offer. Experience the Lion King and Finding Nemo in One Big Adventure Here at Ocean Tribe in Diani Beach Kenya, we are tremendously lucky to be able to offer some of the world’s best wildlife viewing, both underwater and on land. Kenya is home to the famous African savannahs and the multitude of wildlife from the Big 5 lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo, to the smaller fantastic range of birds and other creatures. This is in addition to fantastic vistas such as the Great Rift Valley, Mount Kenya (and Kilimanjaro on the border with Tanzania) and many more fabulous locations.
In conjunction with Vumbi Jeep Safaris, Ocean Tribe are delighted to be able to offer an Safari and Dive Package which combines the best of both environments. You will spend 3 days/2 nights in the African bush in Tsavo East and Tsavo West National Parks. There are also options to create bespoke packages to parks a such as Amboseli, Masai Mara, Nakuru and Samburu.
Nights will be set in safari game lodges with game drives to view the wildlife in its natural habitat. Add onto that awesome experiences such as breakfast out in the park and fabulous sundowners at the end of a game drive.
Following on from the safari you will arrive in Diani Beach where you will stay 4 nights at the luxurious Diani Reef Beach Resort one of Kenya’s top hotels, whose facilities include swimming pools, multi cuisine restaurants, a fabulous beach bar, spa and gym and of course Ocean Tribe water sports. Scuba diving can be done each morning (2 dive’s/ trip) on the local reefs and wreck as well as a fabulous dhow dolphin safari day out in Kisite National Park with 2 dives.
Safari and Dive Package Itinerary
Day 1
9:00am-Depart Mombasa Airport to Voi Wildlife Lodge
12:30pm- Arrive Voi Safari Lodge- Lunch/Relaxation
4:00pm- Afternoon Game Drive (optional)
6:30pm- Back at Lodge and Dinner
Day 2
07:00am- Depart lodge after early breakfast for day trip to Lugard Falls- Game Drive along the way
3:00pm – Back to lodge for relaxation then dinner
Day 3
08:30am- Depart lodge after breakfast -Game drive and exit national park
12:30pm- Arrive Diani Reef Resort and check in*
Day 4
08:00am- 2 Dive Trip pickup for transfer to Ocean Tribe
1230pm- Return to Diani Reef
Day 5
08:00am- 2 Dive Trip pickup for transfer to Ocean Tribe
12:30pm- Return to Diani Reef
Day 6
08:00am- 2 Dive Trip pickup for transfer to Ocean Tribe
12:30pm- Return to Diani Reef
Day 7
07:30- Pickup for transfer to Pili Pipa Dolphin Dhow Safari and 2 dives in Kisite National Park
Day 8
Check out of Diani Reef
Transfer to Mombasa International Airport/ Ukunda Airstrip
*- Accommodation at Diani Reef Beach Resort is on a half board basis based on two people sharing a room.
Total Price $1699/ person
Price is inclusive of ALL park entrance fees, full board accommodation on safari & half board accommodation at the coast, transfers in 4×4 vehicle, experience t shirt, dive equipment rental and sundowners on safari.
Price excludes bar bills.
For guests who would like to include scuba diving training as part of the Safari and Dive package we can offer PADI scuba dive courses at discounted rates. Flights internal and internationally can also be arranged by Ocean Tribe and custom packages are also available.
For more information about this awesome offer please contact info@oceantribe.co and we will be delighted to answer any questions you might have.
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PADI Freediver Course in Kenya- Here at Ocean Tribe we are delighted to announce that we will be holding the first PADI Freediver program to be conducted in Kenya. The course at Ocean Tribe scuba diving in Diani Beach, will be conducted by award-winning Freediver and influencer PADI Freediving Instructor Trainer Dada Li. Dada is one of the world’s top freedivers and frequently travels for teaching programs and working on films around the world.
Freediving is about inward power, discipline and control. If you’ve always wanted to enter the underwater world quietly, on your own terms, staying as long as your breath allows, then freediving is for you. Taking the PADI Freediver course is your first step toward discovering why freediving is becoming a popular way to explore beneath the waves.
Prerequisites
To enroll in a PADI Freediver course you must be at least 15 years old. You need adequate swimming skills and need to be in good physical health. No prior experience with snorkelling, skin diving or freediving is required.
Younger than 15? 12 year olds and older can enroll in the PADI Basic Freediver course and eight year olds and older can enroll in the PADI Skin Diver Course.
Academic
The PADI Freediver course consists of three main phases:
Knowledge development about freediving principles through independent study with PADI Freediver eLearning (or your instructor may conduct class sessions if not available in a language you understand).
In the Pool
Confined water session to learn breathhold techniques as well as static and dynamic apnea. Goal – static apnea of 90 seconds and dynamic apnea of 25 metres/80 feet.
In the Ocean
Open water sessions to practice free immersion and constant weight freedives, plus proper buddy procedures. Goal – constant weight freedive of 10 metres/30 feet.
Equipment
In the PADI Freediver course, you learn to use a mask, snorkel and fins, and may also use a wetsuit and weight belt. Using gear designed specifically for freediving is best, however, in this course, you may be able to use snorkelling equipment you already own.
The cost of the program is $280 USD. If you wish to know more about the course then please contact info@oceantribe.co for more information.
Kisite Mpunguti National Marine Park, located off the coast of Diani Beach in Kenya, is a true underwater paradise. This protected marine park is famous for its crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral reefs, and diverse marine life, making it one of Kenya’s top diving and snorkeling destinations.
The park’s waters teem with colorful fish, sea turtles, and playful dolphins. Depending on the season, you may even have the chance to swim with the magnificent whale sharks and graceful manta rays. Kisite Marine Park is part of the larger Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Reserve, a vital ecosystem that conserves not only marine life but also the surrounding islands.
For divers, Kisite offers some of the best dive sites in the region. Coral gardens and underwater caves provide a rich environment for divers of all levels. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced diver, the park’s calm, warm waters, and excellent visibility ensure a safe and memorable experience.
If you prefer snorkeling, Kisite’s shallow waters are equally spectacular. Here, you can swim alongside schools of tropical fish, see vibrant corals, and explore the rocky outcrops that attract an abundance of marine life. The park’s protected status ensures that the ecosystem remains pristine, offering an unparalleled underwater adventure.
Besides diving and snorkeling, Kisite National Marine Park is also perfect for boat rides. Take a guided tour and enjoy breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean while spotting dolphins and enjoying the coastal scenery. Local guides provide insight into the park’s history and its role in marine conservation.
Easily accessible from Diani Beach and Mombasa, Kisite Marine Park offers an unforgettable escape into the heart of Kenya’s marine wonders. Whether you’re looking for adventure beneath the waves or a peaceful boat ride, Kisite National Marine Park guarantees a memorable experience.
Masai Mara National Reserve is one of the most famous safari destinations in the world. Located in southwestern Kenya, this vast reserve is a wildlife haven and offers stunning views of the African savannah.
The Mara boasts exceptional wildlife and forms part of the larger Mara-Serengeti ecosystem, home to the Big Five—lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo, and rhinos. The reserve is also the stage for the Great Migration, one of nature’s most awe-inspiring events. Every year, millions of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle migrate from the Serengeti in Tanzania to the Mara, crossing the Mara River in dramatic scenes watched by crocodiles and lions.
In addition to the Great Migration, The Mara offers year-round wildlife sightings. Visitors frequently spot cheetahs, giraffes, hyenas, and various bird species, including the vulture, eagle, and hornbill. The park’s open plains and diverse ecosystems, from the Mara River to the wooded hills, create a rich environment for animals to thrive.
For a truly immersive experience, you can enjoy a game drive through the reserve. Experienced guides guide these drives, helping you witness wildlife in their natural habitat while sharing valuable knowledge about the flora and fauna. In addition to game drives, hot air balloon safaris provide a breathtaking aerial view of the landscape, especially at dawn when the animals are most active.
Masai Mara is also home to the Maasai people, who have lived in the area for centuries. Visitors can learn about the Maasai culture and traditions through cultural visits to local villages. These experiences offer insight into the Maasai’s unique way of life, including their customs, music, and crafts.
Easily accessible from Nairobi and Mombasa, Masai Mara is a top choice for anyone seeking a memorable safari experience in Kenya. With its diverse wildlife, scenic landscapes, and rich cultural heritage, Masai Mara National Reserve guarantees an unforgettable adventure.
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