

Best for beginner divers, 10-15m, boat entry, mild current.
Kisitie sandbank is a sheltered reef located off the coast of Shimoni and Kisite-Mpunguti. This site is suitable for beginner divers, with depths ranging from 10 to 15 metres and an average of 12 metres. Divers experience mild currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres. Access is by boat only, and guided tours are recommended due to boat traffic in the area. Water temperatures remain between 26 and 29 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Species recorded around this area include emperor angelfish, wrasses, parrotfish, butterflyfish, groupers, anemonefish, grunts, bristletooth, bigeyes, baitfish, soldierfish, snappers, and surgeonfish.
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Boat traffic is the main hazard at this site, so stay close to your guide during ascents and use a surface marker buoy when you surface away from the entry point. Guided tours are available and strongly recommended for first-time visitors unfamiliar with local boat patterns.
Depart from Diani at 7:30 am to the port of Shimoni, then travel by traditional dhow to the marine park.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-15m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Species recorded around this area include emperor angelfish, wrasses, parrotfish, butterflyfish, groupers, anemonefish, grunts, bristletooth, bigeyes, baitfish, soldierfish, snappers, and surgeonfish.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the mild currents and manageable depths.
The depth ranges from 10 to 15 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres.
No, boat access is required to reach this site, which is located 11 kilometres from the shore.
Boat traffic is the main hazard. Divers should stay close to their guide during ascents and use a surface marker buoy when surfacing away from the entry point.
Diving at Kisite Sandbank in Shimoni requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Kisite Sandbank in Shimoni. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.
Kisite Sandbank in Shimoni typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Kisite Sandbank in Shimoni typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.