

Best for intermediate divers, 7-18m, shore entry, mild current.
Muyuni Plate Corals in Zanzibar West and Stone Town, Tanzania, features a shallow wall and an extensive area of plate coral. This site is suitable for intermediate divers, with depths ranging from 7 to 18 metres and an average depth of 12 metres. Divers access the reef via a shore entry, encountering mild currents that can occasionally become strong. Visibility at the site varies significantly, ranging from 10 to 40 metres. Marine life recorded here includes Eschmeyer's scorpionfish, weedy scorpionfish, Spanish dancer, emperor angelfish, peacock mantis shrimp, snowflake moray, reef stonefish, leaf scorpionfish, various crabs, brittle stars, and zoanthids. Typical dives last approximately 50 minutes.
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Peering under the plate corals with a torch reveals a hidden world of shade-dwelling organisms that most divers overlook.
Boat access via Muyuni or Matemwe is required.
Recorded at this site
Depth
7-18m
Visibility
10-40m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Divers can encounter species including emperor angelfish, Spanish dancer, peacock mantis shrimp, snowflake moray, and various scorpionfish species such as the reef stonefish and leaf scorpionfish.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the potential for strong currents.
The site ranges from 7 to 18 metres in depth, with an average depth of 12 metres.
Access to the reef is via a shore entry.
While the site is primarily a dive location, the shallow wall structure may be accessible to snorkellers depending on current conditions.
Diving at Muyuni Plate Corals in Matemwe requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Muyuni Plate Corals in Matemwe. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Muyuni Plate Corals in Matemwe are July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Muyuni Plate Corals in Matemwe typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Muyuni Plate Corals in Matemwe typically ranges from 10 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.