

Best for beginner divers, 3-12m, boat entry, mild current.
Shetani Reef is a small wall reef located off the west side of Tumbatu Island. The site features a vertical landscape that drops from 3m to 12m, with an average depth of 8m. The reef structure is composed of both hard and soft corals. Access is by boat, as the site is situated 2000m from the shore. Conditions are generally mild with visibility ranging from 10m to 60m. The site is suitable for beginners and offers a snorkel rating of 4/5. Divers should be aware of sea urchins and sharp coral. Species recorded around this area include various reef fish and invertebrates.
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Deploy a surface marker buoy before entering the pinnacle maze because boat crews lose visual contact once divers pass behind larger formations.
Boat access is required to reach the site.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-12m
Visibility
10-60m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar
Species recorded around this area include reef fish and invertebrates. Specific species recorded in the broader vicinity include the Peacock Mantis Shrimp, Spanish Dancer, and various nudibranchs.
Yes, Shetani Reef is suitable for beginner divers.
The reef drops from 3m to 12m, with an average depth of 8m.
Yes, a boat is required to reach this site, which is located 2000m from the shore.
Yes, the site has a snorkel rating of 4/5.
Divers and snorkellers should be cautious of sea urchins and sharp coral present on the reef.
Diving at Shetani Reef in Zanzibar North requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Shetani Reef in Zanzibar North. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Shetani Reef in Zanzibar North are January, February, and March. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Shetani Reef in Zanzibar North typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Shetani Reef in Zanzibar North typically ranges from 10 metres to 60 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.