Best Time to Dive Diani Beach
Best Time to Dive Diani Beach: A Season-by-Season Guide If you’re planning a diving holiday on Kenya’s south coast, timing your trip well can be the difference between murky water and 20-metre visibility – or missing a whale shark by a few weeks. Here’s what to expect from the Diani and Mombasa dive sites throughout […]
Diving for Schools and Groups in Kenya
Diving for Schools and Groups in Kenya: What’s Involved Organizing a school trip, university expedition, or large group booking with a diving component involves a different set of considerations than booking as an individual traveler. Here’s what typically needs to be planned for. Group sizes and supervision ratios Dive training organizations set specific instructor-to-student ratios […]
A Day on a Dive Trip with Calico Jacks
A Day in the Life: What to Expect on Your First Dive Trip with Calico Jacks Not sure what an actual dive day looks like, logistically? Here’s a realistic walk-through of what to expect, start to finish, on a trip with us. Morning: pickup and briefing Your day starts with a hassle-free transfer from your […]
Diving in Kenya vs Zanzibar vs the Maldives
Diving in Kenya vs Zanzibar vs the Maldives: How Does It Compare? If you’re weighing up where to book your next dive trip, Kenya, Zanzibar and the Maldives are three of the most popular Indian Ocean options – each with a genuinely different feel. Here’s an honest comparison. Diving quality All three destinations offer warm-water […]
Medical Fitness for Diving
Medical Fitness for Diving: What You Need to Know Before You Book Before your first dive, every diver – beginner or certified – completes a standard medical questionnaire. Most people answer “no” to every question and are cleared to dive immediately. Here’s how the process works and what to do if you think it might […]
Diani vs Mombasa North Coast
Diani vs Mombasa North Coast: Which Should You Dive? Kenya’s diving splits across two main areas – Diani on the south coast, and the north coast around Mombasa. Calico Jacks is one of the few operators running full operations on both, so here’s an honest comparison to help you choose (or decide to do both). […]
How Much Does Scuba Diving Cost in Kenya?
How Much Does Scuba Diving Cost in Kenya? A Price Guide Note : this post gives general, market-wide price ranges gathered from operators across Diani and Mombasa, as of publication. Insert Calico Jacks’ own current pricing before this goes live – this is one of your highest-intent pages and needs accurate, current numbers. Diving prices […]
Is Diani Good for Beginner Divers?
Is Diani Good for Beginner Divers? What First-Timers Should Know If you’ve never dived before and you’re wondering whether Diani is a sensible place to start, the short answer is yes — it’s one of the more forgiving and beginner-friendly diving destinations around, for a few specific reasons. Why Diani works well for beginners Warm […]
Marine Life You Can See Diving in Kenya
Marine Life You Can See Diving in Kenya: A Species Guide Kenya’s reefs pack an impressive amount of life into a relatively small stretch of coastline. Here’s a guide to what you’re likely to encounter on a typical dive around Diani and Mombasa, organized from the everyday sightings to the seasonal showstoppers. Seen on nearly […]
Humpback Whale Watching in Mombasa
Humpback Whale Watching in Mombasa: Season Guide Whale sharks get most of the attention on Kenya’s coast, but they’re not the only giants passing through. Each year, humpback whales migrate along the East African coastline – and with good timing, they’re sometimes visible from boats off Mombasa and Diani. When do humpback whales pass through? […]