Kinasi Pass

About this site

The most famous dive site on Mafia Island, located in the protected Chole Bay marine park. A drift dive along a wall with interesting topography including coral pinnacles and caverns. The 'chicken-shaped' pinnacle rises from 24m to 12m. Strong currents bring abundant marine life.

Conditions

Country

Tanzania

Region

Chole Bay, Mafia Island

Max depth

12–26 m

Visibility

10–30 m

Water temperature

25–29°C

Difficulty

Intermediate

Best season

October-March

Type

Wall

Suitable for

• Scuba

Dive types

• Wall
• Reef
• Drift

Marine life

• Rays
• Turtles
• Barracuda
• Coral
• Groupers
• Eels