Fishing Frenzy

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.

Likely divers possibly will as well be subjected to a number of diving tests. Every year commencing February toward March, divers are more or less guaranteed of seeing Whale Sharks when undertaking outer-reef dives on the Kenyan coastline. Nyuli Reef, an outstanding spot having sturdy wave currents, is amongst the most brilliant diving locations. Spectacular corals and dipping drop offs feature dazzling marine life including Barracuda, Snapper, huge Napoleon Wrasse, and the infrequent Zebra bullhead 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 provide expert Nitrox Diving and Night Dives. Guests can best choose 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 organized from Shimoni or Diani. This typically includes diving as well as a seafood lunch on Wasini. Dhows are usually accompanied by dolphins through Kisite Park.

In 2001, a 470 ton fishing trawler was sunk by Diving the Crab, Diani Beach Kenya to create the first artificial reef. This sunken vessel provides a new habitat to marine life. Diving the crab is a PADI 5 star, SSI Platinum and BSAC Resorts Center offering most courses in German, Italian, French, English Swedish and Swahili. There are 29 dive sites all with in a 40 minute boat ride and on the way, you may spot dolphins on the way and even the gentle giant of the ocean the Whale Shark. Kenya's underwater marine life is great for underwater photographers and marine enthusiasts.

Voyager provides Buccaneer PADI 5-star diving facility inside Mombasa where well-informed diving and PADI classes are carried out. This remains the solitary 5-star PADI IDC tutoring centre in Kenya. The customized M.V. Dania wreck, located on the reef and ranking as the mainly mesmerizing wreck dive in Kenya, is extremely extraordinary. Supplementary unique dives include Vuma caves for, Shark point, and Birthday Reef which is located at the entrance of Mombasa Port and catering for exceptionally experienced divers. The Reef Hotel organizes daytime voyages from the Hotel itself to Shimoni where visitors dive at Kisite Marine Park amid dolphins. The Hotel organizes customary complimentary diving activities.