PADI Discover Scuba Diving
Discover ScubaDiving
Your first breath underwater, in a Lusaka pool, with a PADI instructor beside you.
Quick answer
What is Discover Scuba Diving?
Discover Scuba Diving is PADI's introductory scuba experience for people who have never dived. In Zambia, the Zambian Outdoor Adventure Company runs it in Lusaka pools for K2,200 per person. It takes 3–4 hours, participants must be at least 10 years old, no swimming ability is needed, and groups are capped at 4 people with a PADI-certified instructor.
| Price | K2,200 per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3–4 hours |
| Minimum age | 10 years |
| Experience needed | None |
| Swimming | Not required |
| Group size | Maximum 4 |
| Where | Millennium Village, GOGO Fitness, Radisson Blu Hotel, or your own pool |
| Certification | None; it's an introductory experience |
The session
What's included
- Professional scuba equipment
- Safety briefing
- Pool training session
- Introduction to basic scuba skills
- Digital certificate of participation
Venues
Where it runs
- Millennium Village
- GOGO Fitness
- Radisson Blu Hotel
- Your own pool — we bring the equipment and instructors to you
Compare
Discover Scuba or Try Scuba?
| Try Scuba | Discover Scuba Diving | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | K1,500 | K2,200 |
| Minimum age | 6 | 10 |
| Duration | 3–4 hours | 3–4 hours |
| Includes | Equipment included, Safety briefing, Guided shallow-water experience | Professional scuba equipment, Safety briefing, Pool training session, Introduction to basic scuba skills, Digital certificate of participation |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Discover Scuba Diving?
PADI's introductory scuba experience for complete beginners. With the Zambian Outdoor Adventure Company it runs in Lusaka pools, takes 3–4 hours and costs K2,200.
Is Discover Scuba Diving a certification?
No. It is an introductory experience, not a diving certification. You receive a digital certificate of participation.
How old do you have to be for Discover Scuba Diving?
At least 10 years old. Children from 6 can join Try Scuba instead.
Do I need to know how to swim to scuba dive?
No. Swimming ability is not required for Try Scuba, Discover Scuba Diving or Pond Scuba with the Zambian Outdoor Adventure Company. Sessions take place in a pool or pond with a PADI-certified instructor beside you.
Do I need previous diving experience?
No. Try Scuba, Discover Scuba Diving and Pond Scuba are designed for complete beginners.
How long does Discover Scuba Diving take?
3–4 hours.
What's included?
Professional scuba equipment, Safety briefing, Pool training session, Introduction to basic scuba skills, Digital certificate of participation.
How many people are in a group?
A maximum of 4 participants per group, so every diver gets close attention from the instructor.
Are the instructors certified?
Yes. Sessions are led by PADI-certified instructors Hennie Smit and Jonathan Chiwenu.
How do I book?
Message Sid Parmar on WhatsApp (+260 97 972 7627) or send an enquiry through the contact page at zambianadventures.com/contact.
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