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KANGAROO DIVERS
Welcome to KANGAROO DIVERS, a company started in November 2023 being operated by local Kenyans. It is based at Mariposa Residence in Malindi and Watamu Adventist Beach Resort.
Herbert K. Tsofwa and Jairus Munga are experienced diving instructors who own the company heading a small team of staffs who have the passion of the ocean at heart.
Whether you have never discovered the world beneath the waves before or you are a seasonal and experienced diver looking to explore the tranquility and captivating beautiful reefs full of marine life, our expert PADI instructors, dive masters and the entire team is here to make your SCUBA diving enjoyable and memorable.
We endeavor to be one of the most reliable diving company in the Kenyan Coast.
Our Courses
We offer PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) courses from beginner to professional level. A short duration of 2 – 3 days, you can earn an internationally recognized SCUBA certificate.
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Reviews
Posted on Arnaud G Very professional Diver instructor, I preferred to entrust my friend just open water to take my photos.Herbert's coaching was great. The equipment too. . Bravo for the seriousness and kindness of all the staffPosted on Nathalie C Very nice dives Great experience with Herbert our instructor, attentive and very professional. We've seen it all over the place.I recommend!Posted on Paul D Introduction to Diving September 2025 First perfect diving experience. The coral reef is beautiful and there is a lot of underwater life (fish, turtles...)Herbert is a great instructor, you feel safe from start to finish.He quickly adapts to the level of his interns making the moment unforgettable. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Posted on Samuel Jones Amazing, Efficient, informative a true wow factor Kangaroo dives were very friendly, helpful and efficient. We were collected from our hotels on time and all the equipment was ready and prepared. Jairus our instructor was very pleasant, and explained what to expect from our dive well. The dive was wonderful we saw sea turtles and huge quantities of fish, Jairus pointed out to us some harder to spot and rarer fish. We had tea and snacks between dives. I would definitely recommend Kangaroo Dive centre to anyone visiting Malindi.Posted on Aksel E Very professional and friendly I did four dives with them at the end of March. Herbert was my dive master. Everything was very professional. The equipment, the boat, knowledge level, safety. And the level of service was amazing. The crew rigged all the gear and assisted me at all times. Fantastic!The diving was also really good. Nice visability, warm water, calm. Espesially I remember the turteles, sting rays and the anemone forest.Posted on François G Dive with the Kangaroos, you won't be disappointed ! I have been with Kangaroo divers three times now, diving both in Malindi (November 2024) and Watamu (January 2025) national park, and it's always been great fun, great professionalism and a great learning experience. I had fun dives and then passed my open water certification (PADI) and can't wait to go for the advanced course. Herbert and Jairus are very experienced and have a lot of expertise they share generously on the Kenyan coast marine life, and it's also been fun to ride the waves with Captain Mwalimu on the Mv Chocolate. Dive with the Kangaroos, you won't be disappointed !Posted on Alice S Best Diving center in Watamu! During these winter holidays I dived for 4 mornings with this diving center. Simply book on whatsapp and the owner will be waiting for you on the beach. We then head to the very small diving where, however, we find brand new equipment, all Seac and Acqualung. Which is pretty unique to the area. The boat is then moored on the beach, very comfortable. They divide customers according to experience, which is much appreciated. Groups of up to 4 people. The reef surprised me, we could see turtles, countless fish, lobsters and nudibranchs. The owner has an amazing eye for finding interesting creatures! The double costs about 90 euros, to which must be added 18 euros per day for admission to the marine park, as in all other diving in the area. Between the first and second dives they serve mangoes and other delicious tropical fruits. I tried 3 other dives on the coast and I must say that this one remained absolutely my favorite. During these winter holidays, I did four morning dives with this dive center. Booking is easy via WhatsApp, and the owner will meet you on the beach. From there, you head to the very small dive shop, which, surprisingly, is equipped with brand-new gear from Seac and Aqualung – quite unique for the area. The boat is conveniently moored right on the beach. They organize divers by experience level, which is much appreciated, with groups of no more than four people.The reef really surprised me – we saw turtles, countless fish, lobsters, and nudibranchs. The owner has an incredible eye for spotting interesting creatures! A double dive costs about €90, plus €18 per day for the marine park entry fee, as with all the other dive centers in the area. Between the first and second dives, they serve mangoes and other delicious tropical fruits.I’ve tried three other dive centers along the coast, but this one has definitely been my favorite.Posted on Arianna Greatest time diving in Watamu 🙏🏼 I spent the Christmas holidays in Watamu and got the chance to arrange one dive with Herbert and Jairus and I am so glad I did!! I met two wonderful people and real professionals. I had arranged everything in advance via WhatsApp, they’ve been super available to answer all my questions and clear things up when I had doubts. We agreed on date and time and they’ve been very precise. They were so kind they even offered to pick me up at my hotel and walk me to the diving center. Since I am a beginner and got my diving certification last year, they make me feel so safe during the dive. Plus we talked a lot about diving in Kenya and had great great time!! I highly recommend and I hope I will come back myself and do it againPosted on Dorota B Super centrum nurkowe Kangaroo Diver i profesjonalni instruktorzy Bardzo profesjonalne centrum nurkowe, dobrze bawiłam się pod i nad wodą, zdecydowanie polecam jeśli jesteś w Watamu lub Malidii, aby z nimi zanurkować, wiedzą gdzie jest niesamowite życie podwodne, jeszcze tam wrócę...Posted on Grégoire M Absolutely perfect Do not hesitate. Herbert and Jairus just started this company, but they are perfectly safe, experienced, and competent! I just spent the week diving with them to become a PADI open water diver and I loved it so much that I did two extra dives with them this morning! I just hope I'll come back here one day to dive with them again!Asante sana!
EXCELLENT Based on 20 reviews Posted on Nathalie ConstansTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Très belle expérience avec Herbert notre guide. Je recommandePosted on Eva KaufholzTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Did a diving tour to Malindi water park with kangaroo divers and simply can't recommend them enough. Knowledgeable guides, super fun crew and lots of patience. We even made two extra stops to see the turtles (and looooots of them!) and amazing coral that blossomed like flowers. Also everybody was concerned with our safety, plus we had a stop to enjoy fresh fruit and delicious tea on a paradise like sandbank. All in all, the perfect under water experience. Definitely book here!Posted on Kevin BarryTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Way more than I expected. And amazing adventure with very professional staff but also very welcoming and great communication before the trip. Totally recommend 👌Posted on Sören BungTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ich kann gar nicht genug lobende Worte für diese kleine, familiär geführte Tauchbasis finden! Vom ersten Moment an habe ich mich willkommen und bestens aufgehoben gefühlt. Das Team ist nicht nur professionell und fachgerecht ausgebildet, sondern insbesondere auch unglaublich herzlich und engagiert. Die Briefings sind klar und strukturiert, die Sicherheit steht immer an erster Stelle – ohne dabei das Gefühl von Abenteuer zu verlieren. Besonders erwähnenswert sind neben den individuellen Fotos auch die Pausen an der Oberfläche auf dem Boot "Chocolate", wo leckere Früchte und Tee serviert werden. Die Unterwasserwelt am Indischen Ozean in Malindi ist sehr vielfältig – farbenfrohe Korallenriffe, Mantas, Schildkröten und vieles mehr! Und das Beste: Die Spots sind nie überlaufen, man hat oft das Gefühl, die Wunder der Tiefe ganz für sich allein zu haben (habe in 22 Tauchgängen 2 mal andere Taucher gesichtet). Ein großes Dankeschön an das gesamte Team – ihr habt dieses Abenteuer zu einem unvergesslichen Erlebnis gemacht! Fazit: Wer auf der Suche nach einer authentischen, liebevoll geführten Tauchbasis abseits des Massentourismus ist, wird hier mehr als fündig. Absolute Empfehlung! ********************************* I cannot praise this small, family-run dive center enough! From the very first moment, I felt welcome and in good hands. The team is not only professional and expertly trained, but also incredibly warm and dedicated. The briefings are clear and structured, and safety always comes first – without losing the feeling of adventure. In addition to the individual photos, the breaks on the surface on the boat “Chocolate,” where delicious fruit and tea are served, are particularly noteworthy. The underwater world of the Indian Ocean in Malindi is very diverse – colorful coral reefs, manta rays, turtles, and much more! And best of all, the spots are never overcrowded, so you often feel like you have the wonders of the deep all to yourself (I saw other divers twice in 22 dives). A big thank you to the entire team – you made this trip an unforgettable experience! Conclusion: If you are looking for an authentic, lovingly run dive center away from mass tourism, you will find more than you are looking for here. Highly recommended!Posted on Paul DomainTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Première expérience de plongée parfaite. La barrière de corail est magnifique et il y a énormément de vie sous marine (poissons, tortues ...) Herbert est un super instructeur, on se sent en sécurité du début à la fin. Il s'adapte rapidement au niveau de ses stagiaires rendant le moment inoubliable. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Posted on Caroline BertailTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jolies plongées avec la sympathique et professionnelle equipe de Kangoroo Divers la semaine dernière à Malindi, et bons conseils pour plonger sur les spots adaptés à la saisonPosted on MariusTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had an amazing time with Herbert from Kangaroo Divers. Even though it was off season, it was still possible to organize dives or in our case: Snorkeling around the coral reef. Herbert and the captain were always highly professional, willing to answer any question and made every one of our wishes possible. Since we did snorkeling, I cannot comment on the diving part but the equipment looked good and all the guides are certified instructors. Thanks again for the amazing time!Posted on Benjamin FurrerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I did two dives with Herbert and Jayrus and had a great time. We saw lots of fish, turtles and rays. I felt very safe and would highly recommend Kangaroo Divers.Posted on McAllister CollinsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Let me tell you, Kangaroo Divers is the scuba diving shop that you want to go with - weather it's a certification or just a fun dive, they have you covered along Kenya's coast from Malindi to Watamu. Jairus and Herbert are diving professionals who know their stuff, but keep the dives light and fun. No pressure at all if you have four dives or 400 - they know the waters and will selext, depending on weather and water conditions, that provide the best opportunity to see some cool stuff. I was staying at a resort without a car and was concerned about reaching the meeting point, but Jairus hsppily picked me up from my accommodations so that I could dive. I enjoyed myself so much, that a couple days later, I decided to dive again with Kangaroo Divers. I'm definitely happy with my decision to dive with Kangaroo and you will too!Posted on Sharon LivermoreTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Such a positive experience for both my refresher dive and then 2 dives in Watamu Marine Park. Great energy, patience and fantastic, new equipment. We felt in great hands and highly recommend Jairus and Herbert for anyone wanting to dive in Malindi or Watamu. You are also supporting local Kenyans by going with them for your diving. Jump in with Kangaroo Divers :-) !!!












