

Best for beginner divers, 10m, boat entry, mild current.
Baobab is a reef dive site located 2500 metres offshore from Galu and Kinondo. The site features a consistent depth of approximately 10 metres, making it suitable for beginner divers. Access is exclusively by boat. Conditions vary, with visibility ranging from 5 to 25 metres and mild currents. Water temperatures remain warm throughout the year, fluctuating between 26C and 29C. Divers typically spend 45 minutes on a single dive. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, Indo-Pacific Sergeant Major, red-knobbed sea stars, sergeants, scissortail sergeant, three-spot dascyllus, snails, and sea cucumbers.
-4.49000, 39.62700
Diani Marine operates three vessels for dive trips and provides free pick up service from hotels along the Diani beach main road.
Vessels depart from the Diani Marine main base at 8.00am or 8.30am.
No known hazards
Recorded at this site
Depth
10m
Visibility
5-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Oct, Nov, Dec
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, Indo-Pacific Sergeant Major, red-knobbed sea stars, sergeants, scissortail sergeant, three-spot dascyllus, snails, and sea cucumbers.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers with an average depth of 10 metres and mild currents.
The site has an average depth of 10 metres.
Baobab is located 2500 metres from the shore and requires a boat for access.
The site is primarily used for diving at a depth of 10 metres, accessed by boat.
Diving at Baobab in Ukunda requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Baobab in Ukunda. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Baobab in Ukunda. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Baobab in Ukunda are January, February, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Baobab in Ukunda typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Baobab in Ukunda typically ranges from 5 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.