Dive Sportif - Kenya Diving Holidays

Kenya’s tropical coast boasts over 300 miles of white sand beaches. The bustling island town of Mombasa is connected to the mainland by bridge and ferry and overlooks a wide harbour where commercial shipping mingles with traditional sailing dhows. Kenya’s reefs have suffered in the past from bad fishing and diving practices, however the situation has greatly improved with the introduction of mooring buoys and Marine Parks. Marine life is excellent with many good dive sites including wrecks, walls, reefs and drift dives. Kenya also offers the opportunity to view the spectacular wildlife while on a safari.

DIVE CENTRES

- Buccaneer Diving Centre
- Diani Marine Dive Centre

Diani Marine Dive Centre

PADI 5* centre with small base at Papilion Lagoon Reef. The main centre is at Diani Marine a short drive away. Free transport is provided to/from dives. Established over 25 years, Diani Marine proves first class diving with the latest Mares equipment and safety as a priority. Usually operates two dives per day. Three fast dive boats and knowledgeable guides provide easy access to the best dive sites on the South coast. More than 14 superb dive sites from 5 to 45 mins by boat including wrecks, walls, overhangs, pillars, coral heads and drift dives. White tip reef sharks, Morey Eels, turtles, sea anenomes, schools of barracuda and dolphin may be encountered. Longer sea safaris also available.

The Courses:

PADI Open Water: £429

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Referral PADI OW: £235

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Advanced PADI OW: £329

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Courses include use of equipment, course materials, certification fee and necessary boat trips.

Dive Packages:

1 week unlimited diving: £378

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2 weeks unlimited diving: £569

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Includes 2 boat dives per day with guide and tank/weights.

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Marine park fee payable locally approx US$15 pp

Papilion Lagoon Reef

Location: South of Mombasa directly on Diani Beach approx 1.5 hrs drive from Mombasa Airport. Diani town’s many local shops and restaurants are just a short taxi ride away.

Accomodation: 120 comfortable air-conditioned rooms built in Swahili style nestled in exotic gardens where colobus monkeys populate ancient baobab trees. Garden Rooms are air-conditioned with a view of the garden/pool, ceiling fan, double or twin beds, mosquito net, safe, telephone, shower & w.c. and balcony or patio. Family Cottage Rooms have garden view and an area with two extra beds. Beachfront Rooms are as Garden Rooms plus four poster bed, bath, TV, fridge and sea view.

Facilities: Large free form pool with swim-up bar, two restaurants, choice of bars, tennis court, diving centre, children’s pool, games area and regular evening entertainment.

Diving: Diani Marine Dive Centre on site. Daily boat dives to explore the nearby coral reefs and marine life.

Prices (7 nights) from:
Low: £749
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High: £1095
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All Inclusive includes: Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Main Restaurant. Afternoon tea. A choice of cocktails, local beers, soft drinks, house spirits, house wines and mineral water served by the glass. Non-motorised watersports including snorkelling. Note: a la carte meals, room service, snacks, non house brand wines and spirits and bottled water excluded and must be paid for locally.

Prices (7 nights) from:

Low: £749

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High: £1095

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All Inclusive includes: Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Main Restaurant. Afternoon tea. A choice of cocktails, local beers, soft drinks, house spirits, house wines and mineral water served by the glass. Non-motorised watersports including snorkelling. Note: a la carte meals, room service, snacks, non house brand wines and spirits and bottled water excluded and must be paid for locally.

Tsavo Safari

Location: Ngutuni is an authentic safari lodge located in the heart of a private game sanctuary, surrounded on three sides by Tsavo East National Park. The lodge overlooks a water hole and is set against the spectacular backdrop of the Sagala Hills, only 2.5 hours drive from Mombasa. Once home to the infamous 'man eating lions of Tsavo' who preyed on men constructing the railway line between Mombasa and Kampala, the sanctuary and surrounding national park are best known today for their fantastic variety of wildlife.

Accomodation: tbc

Facilities: Day 1 Morning departure from your beach hotel and drive to Tsavo East National Park. Game drive and continue to Ngutuni Lodge for lunch. Afternoon game drive in search of lion, elephant, buffalo, eland, giraffe, zebra, kudu and possibly rhino.
Return to Ngutuni Lodge for dinner. During the evening watch animals emerge from the bush and drink at the softly illuminated water hole. Overnight stay at Ngutuni Lodge.

Day 2 Early morning game drive in Ngutuni's private 10,000 acre game sanctuary. This is the perfect time to see animals foraging for food before the heat of the day sets in. Return to the lodge for breakfast where we hope to enjoy the sight of elephant and buffalo drinking at the water hole. After a leisurely breakfast check out and return to Mombasa, arriving around noon. Drop off at your beach hotel.

Longer safaris available on request.

Diving:

Prices (1 night) from:

Low: £149

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High: £149

Prices (1 night) from:
Low: £149
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High: £149

Buccaneer Diving Centre

A well established PADI 5* IDC centre with small base at Nyali Beach Hotel. The main centre is at Voyager Hotel a short distance away. Free transport is provided to/from dives. Established over 20 years, Buccaneer proves quality diving with an excellent safety record. Usually three or more dives per day operate from custom built dive boats. More than 23 superb dive sites from 5 to 60 mins by boat including wrecks, walls, overhangs, pillars, coral reefs, marine park and drift dives. White tip reef sharks, Morey Eels, green and hawksbill turtles, rays, Spanish dancers, yellowfin barracuda and whaleshark may be encountered. Nitrox available. Best months for diving Oct-Dec and Feb-Apr.

The Courses:

PADI Open Water: £345

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Referral PADI OW: £195

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Advanced PADI OW: £239

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Courses include use of equipment, course materials, and necessary boat trips. Certification fee pay locally approx Euro 75 (Referral Euro 25).

Dive Packages:

3 days (6 dives): £169

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5 days (10 dives): £268

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Includes 2 boat dives per day with guide and tank/weights

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Marine park fee payable locally approx US$15 pp

Nyali Beach Hotel

Location: On the beach at Nyali, north of Mombasa, approx 30 mins from Mombasa Airport. This well established and much loved hotel offers an aura of tropical chic and full of charm.

Accomodation: 170 comfortable rooms set in extensive gardens and decorated with an African flair. Garden Wing rooms are air-conditioned with double or twin beds, TV, telephone, mini bar, tea/coffee maker, shower & w.c. and balcony or patio. Palm Wing rooms are as Garden Wing rooms but are more spacious, nearer the beach and have sea view.

Facilities: Two swimming pools, Jacuzzi, choice of five restaurants, selections of bars, tennis courts, Diving centre, Windsurf & Kitesurf centre, games area and regular evening entertainment.

Diving: Buccaneer Diving Centre on site offering daily boat diving and dive courses.

Prices (7 nights) from:

Low: £799

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High: £1189

DESTINATIONS / AFRICA / KENYA