

Best for beginner divers, 7m, boat entry, mild current.
Tanikely is a reef site located at Nosy Tanikely in the Nosy Be Archipelago, Madagascar. The site is accessed by boat and is suitable for beginners, with an average depth of 7 metres. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres. Water temperatures are warm throughout the year, fluctuating between 27C and 30C. The site features sharp coral, so careful buoyancy control is advised. Dive shops providing air fills are available in the area to support excursions to this location.
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The site is a marine reserve where boat anchoring is prohibited at night and access is controlled within a 700m radius of the lighthouse.
Access is exclusively by boat from Nosy Be, Nosy Komba, or Ankify, with travel times of 15 to 30 minutes.
Recorded at this site
Depth
7m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners with an average depth of 7 metres and mild currents.
The site has an average depth of 7 metres.
A boat is required to access this reef site.
Water temperatures range from 27C in the cooler months to 30C during the warmer months.
Divers should be aware of sharp coral present at the site.
Diving at Tanikely in Nosy Be requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Tanikely in Nosy Be. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Tanikely in Nosy Be are July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.