Dive-site story
Situated along the reef shelf across from Mnemba Island off northeastern Zanzibar, this site is defined by expansive fields of tiered plate and cabbage corals. Divers drift along a gentle slope where massive coral terraces shelter reef critters, octopuses, and juvenile fish from open-channel tidal currents.
Extensive stepped formations of fragile plate and foliose hard corals
Frequent sightings of green sea turtles resting among coral ledges
Gentle drift diving conditions along the fringing reef slope
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer seas and the clearest water occur during the northeast monsoon between October and March.
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 | ||||||||||||
| Giant MorayGymnothorax javanicus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Red LionfishPterois volitans | Common | ||||||||||||
| Titan TriggerfishBalistoides viridescens | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
