The Scuba Duka - Diani Beach & South Coast
The Scuba Duka in Diani Beach is our go-to for straightforward diving along Kenya’s South Coast. They run daily trips to a good selection of the area’s 32 dive sites, typically a mix of reef dives and deeper walls. We’ve found their operation reliable, well-suited for divers who appreciate an unfussy approach to getting in the water. It’s a solid choice for exploring the local reefs without any extra frills.
- Location
- Diani Beach & South Coast, Kenya, Indian Ocean & East Africa
- Coordinates
- -4.365641, 39.559456
- Phone
- +254726296404
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.scubaduka.com
- Certification Agencies
- SSI, PADI
- Courses
- SSI Discover Scuba Diving, SSI certified scuba diving classes, PADI certified scuba diving classes
- Equipment Rental
- yes
- Address
- Soul Breeze Beach Resort, Diani Beach, 80400, KEN
Dive Sites Near The Scuba Duka
The Scuba Duka provides access to 15 dive sites in Diani Beach & South Coast.
- AGIA MARINA - 18m (wreck)
- ALPHA COMMANDER - 25m (wreck)
- Chale (reef)
- DERNA - 6m (wreck)
- Dzinani (wreck)
- FATIH MUBARAK - 0m (wreck)
- Galu (reef)
- GLOBE STAR - 2m (wreck)
- HIGHLAND LASSIE - 20m (wreck)
- HMS HILDASAY - 5m (wreck)
- HMS SHAPINSAY OR HILDASAY - 0m (wreck)
- Igloo (wreck)
- Jadini (cave)
- Kinondo (wreck)
- Kisima Mungu (Nomads) (reef)
Other Dive Centres in Diani Beach & South Coast
- ABDU Scuba Divers
- Calico Jacks Diani - ["PADI"]
- Diving and Watersports Center
- Diving Center
- Diving The Crab
- Ocean Tribe - SSI, PADI
- Papamanyota Diving Center Kenya - ["PADI"]
- ReefoDivers Diani - ["PADI"]
- Tropical Diving & Watersports - ["PADI"]
- Yellow Fins Dive Center - ["PADI"]
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
- Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
- Marbled Parrotfish (Leptoscarus vaigiensis) - Reef Fish
- Cigar wrasse (Cheilio inermis) - Reef Fish
- Hooded oyster (Saccostrea cuccullata) - Clams & Mussels
- Spangled emperor (Lethrinus nebulosus) - Reef Fish
- Silver-streaked rainbowfish (Stethojulis strigiventer) - Reef Fish
- Crested Sabretooth Blenny (Petroscirtes mitratus) - Reef Fish
- Alligator pipefish (Syngnathoides biaculeatus) - Reef Fish
- thalassia (Thalassia hemprichii) - Seagrass & Algae
- mangrove (Rhizophora mucronata) - Seagrass & Algae
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