ReefoDivers Diani - Diani Beach & South Coast

The team at ReefoDivers Diani are the real deal, operating right off the beach at Swahili Beach Resort. We’ve found them to be particularly good if you’re looking to get certified or brush up on skills. Their approach to teaching feels incredibly personal, a proper education rather than just ticking boxes. We love that they’re one of the few places in Diani focused so heavily on conservation awareness. Dive with them and you’ll notice the difference; it’s not just about seeing the reef, but understanding its delicate balance. Our favourite dive with them was a drift along a deeper wall, where we tracked a huge potato grouper for a good fifteen minutes, its massive eye following us as we finned past colourful sponges and small gorgonians. The thermoclines were noticeable that day, a cool ripple against the skin as we dropped deeper. If you’re a newer diver, or someone who appreciates a slower, more mindful approach to exploring the underwater world, ReefoDivers Diani is definitely our pick. Ask them about their turtle identification dives, a truly rewarding experience.

Location
Diani Beach & South Coast, Kenya, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
-4.292810, 39.587810
Phone
+254 707 855387
Email
[email protected]
Website
http://www.reefodiversdiani.org
Certification Agencies
["PADI"]
Courses
PADI Dive Center [padi:30540]
Address
Diani Beach Road, Swahili Beach Resort, Diani Beach, 80401, Kenya

Dive Sites Near ReefoDivers Diani

ReefoDivers Diani provides access to 15 dive sites in Diani Beach & South Coast.

Other Dive Centres in Diani Beach & South Coast

Best Time to Dive in Diani Beach & South Coast

The warmest water temperatures in Diani Beach & South Coast occur in January, averaging 28.1°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 28.1°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.1°C (air: 27.7°C)
  • February: 28.1°C (air: 28.2°C)
  • March: 28.1°C (air: 28.1°C)
  • April: 28.1°C (air: 26.7°C)
  • May: 28.1°C (air: 26.2°C)
  • June: 28.1°C (air: 25.3°C)
  • July: 28.1°C (air: 24.4°C)
  • August: 28.1°C (air: 24.5°C)
  • September: 28.1°C (air: 25.2°C)
  • October: 28.1°C (air: 26.2°C)
  • November: 28.1°C (air: 26.7°C)
  • December: 28.1°C (air: 27.2°C)

Marine Life in Diani Beach & South Coast

Home to 446 recorded species including 284 reef fish, 96 hard corals, 27 seagrass & algae, 7 sea snails & nudibranchs, 7 sea cucumbers, 5 crabs & lobsters.

Notable Marine Life

Recommended Packing List for Diani Beach & South Coast

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