

Best for beginner divers, 7-22m, boat entry, mild current.
Coral Garden is a reef site located off Zanzibar West and Stone Town, Tanzania, accessible only by boat. The site features depths ranging from 7 to 22 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Divers and snorkellers can expect mild currents and visibility between 15 and 30 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate between 26C and 29C throughout the year. Hazards at this location include sea urchins, sharp coral, and stonefish. Species recorded around this area include giant frogfish, peacock mantis shrimp, leaf scorpionfish, bluespotted fantail rays, and various moray eels. Typical dives at this location last approximately 50 minutes.
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Position yourself along the coral terrace edges during incoming tides when eagle rays become most active in the sandy channels.
Boat access is required to reach the site.
Recorded at this site
Depth
7-22m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar
Species recorded around this area include giant frogfish, peacock mantis shrimp, leaf scorpionfish, bluespotted fantail rays, and various moray eels.
Yes, Coral Garden is suitable for beginner divers and snorkellers.
The depth ranges from 7 to 22 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
This is a boat-only site; a boat is required to access the reef.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling activities.
Diving at Coral Garden in Zanzibar requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Coral Garden in Zanzibar. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Coral Garden in Zanzibar are January, February, and March. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Divers at Coral Garden in Zanzibar should be aware of stonefish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Coral Garden in Zanzibar typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Coral Garden in Zanzibar typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.