Dive-site story
Situated off the northwest coast of Zanzibar, Mbwangawa features an undulating reef interspersed with sandy gullies and scattered coral outcroppings. Gentle conditions make this a relaxed drift along hard coral tables and massive Porites formations, where divers scan sandy patches for bottom-dwellers and macro subjects.
Colonies of garden eels poking up across sandy clearings
Bluespotted ribbontail rays sheltering beneath overhangs and coral ledges
Diverse reef macro life including leaf scorpionfish, mantis shrimp, and colorful nudibranchs
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calm seas and optimal underwater clarity occur outside the heavy rainy season.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluespotted ribbontail rayTaeniura lymma | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted garden eelHeteroconger hassi | Common | ||||||||||||
| Leaf scorpionfishTaenianotus triacanthus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant morayGymnothorax javanicus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
