

Best for beginner divers, 8-25m, boat entry, mild current.
Mwanyaza North is a reef dive located 300 metres offshore from Galu and Kinondo. The site features a reef structure ranging from 8 to 25 metres in depth, with an average depth of 14 metres. Conditions are generally calm with mild currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres. Water temperatures remain warm, fluctuating between 26 and 29 degrees Celsius. This site is suitable for beginners, though divers should remain close to the boat entry point and maintain situational awareness due to the presence of sharks. Species recorded around this area include peacock mantis shrimp, emperor angelfish, leaf scorpionfish, and various moray eels.
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Confirm boat and guide availability locally before you travel, as facilities at this site are not fixed. Because current is mild and conditions generally calm, this is a good site to take your time on the reef rather than covering distance.
Located south of the Baobab Mango end of the Diani dive sites, level with Pinewood hotel on land.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-25m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Species recorded around this area include peacock mantis shrimp, emperor angelfish, leaf scorpionfish, Indian lionfish, bluespotted fantail rays, and several species of moray eels.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the mild currents and forgiving conditions, though divers should remain close to the boat entry point.
The reef depth ranges from 8 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 14 metres.
This is a boat dive located 300 metres from the shore; a boat is required to access the site.
Divers should remain close to the boat entry point due to moderate currents and maintain constant situational awareness as sharks are present in the area.
Diving at Mwanyaza North in Diani requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Mwanyaza North in Diani. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.
Mwanyaza North in Diani typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Mwanyaza North in Diani typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.