Scuba Diving in Kenya

Explore 41 dive sites and 15 dive centres in Kenya. Conditions, marine life, and the best time to dive.

Kenya Diving at a Glance

2 dive regions, 41 dive sites, 15 dive centres, 499 marine species recorded.

Travel Advisories for Kenya

UK FCDO: Advises against all travel to parts.

Best Time to Dive in Kenya

The best months to dive in Kenya are January, February, March, based on water temperature, visibility, wave conditions, and currents.

Month-by-Month Diving Conditions

  • January: Great, water 28.1°C
  • February: Great, water 28.1°C
  • March: Great, water 28.1°C
  • April: Great, water 28.1°C
  • May: Great, water 28.1°C
  • June: Great, water 28.1°C
  • July: Great, water 28.1°C
  • August: Great, water 28.1°C
  • September: Great, water 28.1°C
  • October: Great, water 28.1°C
  • November: Great, water 28.1°C
  • December: Great, water 28.1°C

Recommended Packing List for Kenya

Based on average water temperature of 28.1°C.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Dive Regions