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Mnemba
and the East Coast provide for some spectacular
diving particularly for the more experienced divers.
The reefs are easily accessible and many resorts on
the East Coast have dive facilities.
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| Kichwani |
Top |
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Depth: 20-40m |
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This reef
includes large coral species such as Mushroom,
Honeycombe, Brain and Staghorn coral. Below 30m a
vertical wall of reef fish, Trumpetfish, Large
Napolean Wrasse, Reef Sharks and Manta Rays can be
seen. Now and again you might come across a dolphin.
Kichwani is excellent for drift diving along a wall. |
Photo by Karl Svendsen
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| Wattabomi |
Top |
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Depth: 10-15m |
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This is
excellent for snorkeling and novice divers. The reef
includes small reef fish, Regal Angelfish, Bluestreak,
Cleaner Wrasse, eels and Blue Spotted Rays. Look for
Flounders and Soles who lie buried on their sides in
the sand. Most of the year you will find Bottlenosed,
Spinner and Common Dolphins. |
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| Aquarium |
Top |
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Depth: 18m |
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The name
speaks for it's self, it is like swimming in an
aquarium. There is a very slight current and you
should see Surgeonfish, Moorish Idols, Large
Hawkesbill, Green Turtles and White Tip Reef Sharks.
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| The
Big Wall |
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Depth: 30-50m |
Descending
down to 30m you drift along a vertical wall. There are
many pelagic schools of Rainbow Runner, Bluefin
Trevally and sometimes Common Dolphinfish. There are
also many small caves to explore. During September and
October there is a possibility that you can catch a
ride on the back of a Whale Shark.
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| Coral
Garden |
Top |
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Depth: 25m |
This
reef has a very large variety of beautiful coral,
particularly Big Fan coral. There are plenty of fish
including Goatfish, Moorish Idols, Kingfish and
Barracudas which drift along the backdrop.
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Contact:
African Encounters |
Postnet
Suite 45
Private Bag x 12
Roosevelt Park
2129 |
Tel:
(011) 880 3079
Fax: (011) 447 6773
email: info@africanencounters.com |
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