Dive-site story
Situated along the northeast coast of Zanzibar near Matemwe, Kichafi is a wide inshore reef characterized by extensive formations of hard corals that gradually slope into a sandy bottom. The site features dense thickets of staghorn coral intermingled with massive dome and plate corals, offering shelter to abundant reef fish and macro critters. Calm conditions and gentle currents make it a relaxing dive, often visited alongside other local coastal patch reefs.
Vast expanses of branching staghorn and plate coral formations
Frequent sightings of green sea turtles resting among the corals
Blue-spotted ribbontail rays and juvenile reef fish patrolling the sandy margins
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calm seas and optimal water clarity typically occur during the inter-monsoon periods and northern trade winds.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bluespotted ribbontail rayTaeniura lymma | Common | ||||||||||||
| Honeycomb moray eelGymnothorax favagineus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Peacock mantis shrimpOdontodactylus scyllarus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
