The Kenyan Coast has 3 stunning Marine Parks with clear waters that are ideal of diving. Among these are Kisite Mpunguti Marine Reserve, the most excellent within East Africa. This locality features huge Manta Rays that are frequently encountered by divers as they undertake dive voyages. Dive locations dot the entire Kenyan Coastline from the southern Tiwi end to Shimoni. Majority of hotels have apparatus for lease and provide reef voyages in glass-bottomed vessels. Diving is normally excellent throughout the year. However, dry seasons, from June-October and January-March, offer the best visibility. The period from July to August offers the worst visibility because of silting. Only trained divers can dive, and hence documented proof in form of certificates is usually required. Would-be divers may as well be subjected to some diving test.
Every year from February to March, divers are almost assured of seeing Whale Sharks when undertaking outer-reef dives on the Kenyan coastline. Nyuli Reef, an excellent site having strong wave currents, is among the most excellent diving locations. Stunning corals and dipping drop offs feature outstanding sea life including Barracuda, Snapper, huge Napoleon Wrasse, and the uncommon Zebra Sharks.
Kisite Point presents a much effortless diving experience. Abundant huge tame shoals are found at depths of just about twelve meters. Divers as well frequently encounter Bottlenose Dolphins and Hawksbill Turtles. To the north of Kisite, the MV Unfunguo, a trawler turned into a flourishing manmade reef, offers extravagant Wreck Diving. Ever since coming apart several years back, the wreck’s within hull has turned into an enormous place of safety for sea life, as a consequence providing a truly spectacular diving setting.
Numerous dive operators who are either attached to local resorts or are private can be found in this region. Boats, equipment, dive guides, and refills are offered. International NAUI, SSI, and PADI quality and safety standards are adhered to. Complete courses having international certification and competent instructors are offered.
Several operators offer expert dive Nitrox and Night Dives. Visitors can best select a day voyage on a dive cataraman, dhow, or boat with a local company. A daytime dhow voyage to Wasini Island, within Kisite Marine Reserve, can be prearranged from Shimoni or Diani. This normally includes diving as well as a seafood lunch on Wasini. Dhows frequently go along with dolphins all the way through Kisite marine Park
Did you know that Diving the Crab, Diani Beach Kenya was the first dive operator in East Africa to have created the first artificial reef consisting of a 470 ton fishing trawler sunk in 2001? This provides a new home to the marine life. Diving the crab is a PADI 5 star, SSI Platinum and BSAC Resorts Center offering all courses from the simple Fun Dive up to the professional Dive Instructor. You are in luck as most languages such as German, Italian, French, English Swedish and Swahili. There are 29 dive sites all with in a 40 minute boat ride. You may spot dolphins on the way and even the gentle giant of the ocean the Whale Shark. Kenya’s underwater marine life offers a wide variety of corals and fish. Get your camera out and enjoy electric colour as you snap away underwater.
If you are looking for qualifications in scuba diving Buccaneer PADI 5-star diving facility within Mombasa has experienced diving and PADI classes on offer. The M.V. Dania ship wreck that is situated on the coastal reef, ranks as the most fascinating wreck dive in Kenya. Other unique dives catering to skilled divers include Vuma caves, Shark point, and Birthday Reef which is located at the entry of Mombasa Port and catering. There are excellent day trips to Shimoni where guests dive at Kisite Marine Park amid dolphins. Nyali Beach Hotel, Voyager Beach Hotel, Serena Beach and Spa Resort all organise regular free diving activities.
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