Dive-site story
Located off the coast of Mnemba Atoll in Zanzibar, Kichuani is a coral slope that descends into the deep channel separating the atoll from the main island. Divers drift along a gradient of hard corals, large sea fans, and sponges, with schools of pelagic and reef fish hovering in the clear blue water column.
Sloping reef topography covered in soft corals and large barrel sponges
Regular encounters with resting green sea turtles along coral ledges
Schools of bluefin trevally and snappers hunting off the reef edge
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmest seas and peak visibility align with the northeast monsoon and shoulder seasons, avoiding the heavy rains of April and May.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bluefin trevallyCaranx melampygus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant morayGymnothorax javanicus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Napoleon wrasseCheilinus undulatus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip reef sharkTriaenodon obesus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
