Best for intermediate divers, 10-35m, shore entry.
The Bajuni Islands offer a remote reef environment in the Indian Ocean with depths ranging from 10 to 35 metres. Divers can expect consistent visibility of 30 metres across the reef structure. Access to this site requires a boat to avoid surf and shore break. Conditions vary, and while some reports suggest calm water, strong currents can occur at depth. Divers should be prepared for potential hazards including jellyfish, entanglement risks, and sharp coral. Due to the lack of confirmed facilities, visitors must be self-sufficient and carry all necessary equipment, including a surface marker buoy and a line cutter.
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Despite the site data showing no current, the listed hazards specifically call out strong currents, so check conditions with a local operator or skipper on the day before committing to depth. Facilities are unconfirmed, so arrive self-sufficient with all your own equipment, a surface marker buoy, and a dive knife or line cutter given the noted entanglement risk.
Access is by boat from Kismayo or other local fishing towns. Arrange passage with local boatmen and confirm safety conditions before travel.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-35m
Visibility
30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Boat required
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
None
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec
No nearby dive sites found within 50km.
The reef supports general populations of reef fish and invertebrates.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to potential strong currents and the requirement for self-sufficiency.
The site features depths ranging from 10 to 35 metres.
No, a boat is required to reach the site and to avoid surf and shore break hazards.
Water temperatures are warm, typically ranging between 26 and 29 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
Diving at Bajun Islands in Unknown requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Bajun Islands in Unknown. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Bajun Islands in Unknown are January, February, March, April, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
