Explore Mantanani
Mantanani is a group of three islands which lie off of the north west coast of the state of Sabah on the island of Borneo in Malaysia. The three islands are Mantanani Besar, the largest of the three, Mantanani Kecil and Mantanani Lungisan. It is only recently that these islands made it on the map of diving destinations, and luckily they did! The shallow reefs and nutrient rich waters means many species to revel over in crystal clear waters and paradise island elements added to it. Some highlights include World War II wrecks, many Sea Turtles and an abundance of Rays, and the true stars of the show; Dugongs!
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Diving in Mantanani
Mantanani is a group of three islands which lie off of the north west coast of the state of Sabah on the island of Borneo in Malaysia. The three islands are Mantanani Besar, the largest of the three, Mantanani Kecil and Mantanani Lungisan. It is only recently that these islands made it on the map of diving destinations, and luckily they did! The shallow reefs and nutrient rich waters means many species to revel over in crystal clear waters and paradise island elements added to it. Some highlights include World War II wrecks, many Sea Turtles and an abundance of Rays, and the true stars of the show; Dugongs!
The best Months to Dive in Mantanani
The weather is warm throughout the year with temperatures between 29°C and 31°C. There is a dry and wet season, with the most rain falling between January to March but the rain is minimal. The best months to dive here are between April and July. Water temperatures are pleasant and warm ranging between 25°C and 30°C and the visibility averages around 15 metres and can reach up to 35 metres on the best days.
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