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Mnemba Atoll

Mnemba Atoll

Northeast coast of Zanzibar, Tanzania

Photo: I've Got It On Film! · CC BY 2.0

About this site

A small private atoll off Zanzibar's northeast coast with exceptional coral reefs. Famous for frequent dolphin encounters and healthy turtle populations. The wall drops to 30m+ with beautiful coral formations. One of the best dive sites in East Africa with regular sightings of large marine life.

Conditions

Country
Tanzania
Region
Northeast coast of Zanzibar
Max depth
5–30 m
Visibility
10–30 m
Water temperature
25–29°C
Difficulty
Beginner to Intermediate
Best season
June-October, December-February
Type
Reef
Suitable for
  • Scuba
Dive types
  • Reef
  • Drift
Marine life
  • Sharks
  • Rays
  • Turtles
  • Dolphins
  • Barracuda
  • Macro
Photo: I've Got It On Film! · CC BY 2.0

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