

Best for intermediate divers, 8-35m, boat entry, mild current.
Kinondo is a varied dive site located nine kilometres offshore, featuring a combination of coral reef, a pinnacle, and a drop-off. The site reaches depths between 8 and 35 metres, requiring intermediate skill levels. Divers experience mild currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres. Access is strictly by boat, and guided tours are recommended to navigate the transition between the reef and deeper sections. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, various moray eels, lionfish, scorpionfish, and angelfish. Divers should exercise caution regarding sharp coral and maintain awareness of boat traffic near the surface.
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Watch your buoyancy carefully around the pinnacle and drop-off edges, as the coral and rock are sharp enough to cause cuts through a wetsuit. Book your boat charter in advance during peak season, as departures are limited and the site requires a guide familiar with the transition between the reef and the deeper drop-off.
30 minute boat ride from the dive centre.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-35m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
25-28°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, Indian and spotfin lionfish, leaf scorpionfish, emperor and regal angelfish, peacock mantis shrimp, day octopus, crocodilefish, coral grouper, and various moray eels.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers. Due to the depth range of 8 to 35 metres, Advanced Open Water certification is required.
The depth at Kinondo ranges from 8 to 35 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Kinondo is a boat-only dive site located 9,000 metres from the shore.
No, this is a dive site requiring boat access and intermediate certification due to the depth and topography.
Diving at Kinondo in Diani Beach requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Kinondo in Diani Beach. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 28°C.
Kinondo in Diani Beach typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Kinondo in Diani Beach typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.