Leon’s Wall

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Leon’s Wall

★★★★☆ (90)

Leon’s Wall is a beautiful unspoiled reef, covered with soft corals and sponges with depths ranging from 12-40 meters. You can avoid the crowds at this dive site, while you enjoy all kinds of marine life.

Look for the conspicuous leaf fish, that can be found all along the wall, in an array of colors – from green to white or purple.

Dive Activity

Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 200

Alamy-WaterFrame
Moray Eel

Moray Eel
20 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 600

iStock/ultramarinfoto
Wrasse

Wrasse
7 Sightings
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AdobeStock-wildestanimal
Common Dolphin

Common Dolphin
4 Sightings
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Shutterstock-Shane Myers Photography
Green Turtle

Green Turtle
2 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 27

iStock-Global_Pics
Barracuda

Barracuda
2 Sightings
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Tobias Friedrich
Bottlenose Dolphin

Bottlenose Dolphin
1 Sightings
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iStock-ShaneGross
Loggerhead Turtle

Loggerhead Turtle
1 Sightings
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Shutterstock-Andrey Armyagov
Hawksbill Turtle

Hawksbill Turtle
1 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 300

Alamy/Reinhard Dirscherl
Octopus

Octopus
1 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

Shutterstock_Krzysztof Odziomek
Butterfly Fish

Butterfly Fish
35 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 28

Udo Kefrig
Clownfish

Clownfish
26 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 90

Shutterstock-Rich Carey
Angelfish

Angelfish
23 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3

Shutterstock_Leo Lorenzo
Trumpetfish

Trumpetfish
21 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 12

iStock/cinoby
Lionfish

Lionfish
19 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

iStock-Miguel-Angelo-Silva.
Scorpionfish

Scorpionfish
18 Sightings
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6
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 100

iStock-burnsboxco
Parrotfish

Parrotfish
16 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 8

Alamy-Reinhard Dirscherl
Bannerfish

Bannerfish
14 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

Shutterstock-Henry_and_Laura_Whittaker
Grouper/Basslets

Grouper/Basslets
13 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 85

iStock-mirecca
Surgeonfish

Surgeonfish
13 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3000

SSI-Peter-Schinck
Nudibranch

Nudibranch
13 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 40

iStock-wrangel
Triggerfish

Triggerfish
12 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

iStock-Global_Pics
Squirrelfish

Squirrelfish
11 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 25

AdobeStock_Vladimir Wrangel
Boxfish

Boxfish
11 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

iStock-Global_Pics
Soldierfish

Soldierfish
10 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

AdobeStock-JirinaVFR
Pufferfish

Pufferfish
10 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 150

Shutterstock-aquapix
Sweetlips and Grunts

Sweetlips and Grunts
8 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 80

iStock/Extreme-Photographer
Stingrays

Stingrays
7 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 110

iStock-Rainer von Brandis
Snapper

Snapper
7 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 350

Alamy-Andre Seal
Damselfish

Damselfish
7 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

iStock-Christian von Mach
Pipefish

Pipefish
6 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 30

SSI-Peter-Schinck
Stonefish

Stonefish
6 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 50

istock-atese
Frogfish

Frogfish
5 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 20

iStock-stephankerkhofs
Porcupinefish

Porcupinefish
5 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3400

Shutterstock-Shane Gross
Shrimp

Shrimp
5 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 90

Shutterstock-Levent Konuk
Goatfish

Goatfish
4 Sightings
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iStock-atese
Ribbon Moray Eel (Ghost Eel)

Ribbon Moray Eel (Ghost Eel)
4 Sightings
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1
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Alamy-WaterFrame
Common Seahorse

Common Seahorse
3 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 15

Shutterstock-Hans Gert Broeder
Garfish

Garfish
3 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3

Shutterstock-Miroslav Halama
Cornetfish

Cornetfish
3 Sightings
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1
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AdobeStock_cherylvb
Garibaldi Damselfish

Garibaldi Damselfish
3 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 55

Shutterstock-RLS Photo
Lobster

Lobster
3 Sightings
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SSI-Peter-Schinck
Leaf Scorpionfish

Leaf Scorpionfish
3 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 30

Shutterstock-s_a_j
Sand Eel

Sand Eel
2 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 40

iStock-Hoatzinexp
Jackfish

Jackfish
2 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 120

AdobeStock-Composer.
Flounder

Flounder
2 Sightings
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1
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1
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 80

iStock-bearacreative
Emperor

Emperor
2 Sightings
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2
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

iStock-Global_Pics
Spiny Lobster

Spiny Lobster
2 Sightings
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iStock-ShaneGross
Caribbean Reef Shark

Caribbean Reef Shark
2 Sightings
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2
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

Alamy-Nature Photographers Ltd
Skate Fish

Skate Fish
1 Sightings
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1
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 300

iStock-deraugenzeuge
Snake Eel

Snake Eel
1 Sightings
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Shutterstock-Greg Amptman
Wolf Eel

Wolf Eel
1 Sightings
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M
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0
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1

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 7000

iStock-Michael Zeigler
Crab

Crab
1 Sightings
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0
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0
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0
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1
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 50

Shutterstock_Dewald Kirsten
Sea Wasp

Sea Wasp
1 Sightings
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0
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0
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1
iStock-MadKruben
Leafy Seadragon

Leafy Seadragon
1 Sightings
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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1
Alamy-Water Frame
Panther Moray Eel (Dragon Eel)

Panther Moray Eel (Dragon Eel)
1 Sightings
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0
F
1
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
0
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 125

SSI-Peter-Schinck
Gurnards

Gurnards
1 Sightings
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0
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0
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0
M
0
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0
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1
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 100

SSI-Peter Schinck
Flatheads

Flatheads
1 Sightings
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0
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0
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0
M
1
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0
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3500

Unsplash-pascal van de vendel
Soft Corals

Soft Corals
1 Sightings
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1
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0
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 1700

Shutterstock-Ethan Daniels
Sea Cucumbers

Sea Cucumbers
1 Sightings
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A
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M
1
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One Ocean Zanzibar

One Ocean Zanzibar

PO BOX 3182, 1448 Zanzibar, Tanzania, United Rep.

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The island Bawe is just off the coast of Stone Town, and it is our go-to reef. Bawe North is a really nice continuous coral wall teeming with life.
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic
Coral Garden <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.4)</span>

Coral Garden (★4.4)

A nice coral drop off that, from the surface, goes to 15 meters maximum depth. On the bottom there is a long sandy plateau. Good spot for beginner levels and training.
Aqualung
Turtle Reef <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.4)</span>

Turtle Reef (★4.4)

This place is formed by a coral reef that, from the surface, descends very gently in the water. The environment is formed by many species of hard corals of different shapes and colors.
Mares
Coral Garden Reef <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.3)</span>

Coral Garden Reef (★4.3)

This site is formed by a coral reef that, from the surface, decreases very gently into the water. The environment is formed by many species of hard corals of different shapes and colors.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Mnemba Sandbanks <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.3)</span>

Mnemba Sandbanks (★4.3)

This place is formed by a coral reef that, from the surface, decreases very gently in the water. The environment is formed by many species of hard corals of different shapes and colors.
Mares
Small Wall, Mnenba Island <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.4)</span>

Small Wall, Mnenba Island (★4.4)

Small Wall is a huge coral reef that starts at the surface and reaches to 50 meters of depth. It is a great spot for all levels of divers, from OWD to the XR addict! Around 30 meters there is a second drop off where colorful corals and gorgonians create a very captivating environment.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink
Kichwani <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.4)</span>

Kichwani (★4.4)

Kichwani is the most popular dive site in Mnemba. It is formed by a big coral reef that starts from the surface and goes to 30 meters depth. The reef is formed by a good mixture of hard and soft corals of different colors. Don’t miss the glassfish shelter at 25 meters!
Mares
Shetani / Three Turtles <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.0)</span>

Shetani / Three Turtles (★4.0)

This site is a small wall descending from 5 meters to 18 meters maximum. There are pinnacles of coral, both hard and soft, with many small coral fish in amazing shades of color.
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic
Wattabomi <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.2)</span>

Wattabomi (★4.2)

Very easy dive made by different pinnacles at a shallow depth. The pinnacles are formed by different species of hard corals with soft corals and anemones throughout. Following these formations, you can find a coral drop off down to 25 meters.
Mares
Aquarium <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.2)</span>

Aquarium (★4.2)

This dive site is formed by a coral drop off that starts at 15 meters deep. For this reason divers should be at least advanced certified to dive here. Follow the reef to find two big formations of Turbinaria full of amazingly active fish life.
Mares
Groupers Rocks, Mnemba Island <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.3)</span>

Groupers Rocks, Mnemba Island (★4.3)

A wonderful drop off that starts at 12 meters forms this site. There is a huge mixture of different species of hard and soft corals, with big colorful sponges that are living on it.
Mares
Tumbatu Lagoon <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.1)</span>

Tumbatu Lagoon (★4.1)

Tumbatu Lagoon has an average depth of 2 – 18m. The Magic Island in the North of Zanzibar, a wall of corals cover the west side of Tumbatu Island with the most healthy and colorful coral reef in Zanzibar!
Scubapro, Stephen Frink
Seahorse <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.1)</span>

Seahorse (★4.1)

This dive starts on a big seagrass area in shallow water. It is possible to reach the deeper depths following the coral formations. You many big tube sponges at this site.
Scubapro
West Gardens <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.4)</span>

West Gardens (★4.4)

One of the most famous snorkeling site in Mnemba, with its 5 meters maximum depth, it offers the possibility to appreciate the marine life in a unique way. The environment is formed by hard coral pinnacles.
Mares
HauntedWall / Ras Misikitini <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.2)</span>

HauntedWall / Ras Misikitini (★4.2)

Small walls from 5 metres to 18 metres where you can find hard and soft coral. This site is unique for the small wall and offers great visibility and nice temperatures.
Mares
Jackfish Alley <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.6)</span>

Jackfish Alley (★4.6)

One of the most beautiful dive sites in the Mnemba area. A huge drop off starting from 24 meters goes to 60 meters more or less. The particularity of this site is a fantastic cavern at 35 meters always full of different species of fish.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
The Big Wall <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.4)</span>

The Big Wall (★4.4)

One of the most suggestive dives of the area, with a huge drop off that goes from 25 meters and reaches at least 60 meters depth. On the wall are present many little caves that create a very particular environment.
Divine Diving Zanzibar, 73107 Zanzibar
Misoli Reef <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.3)</span>

Misoli Reef (★4.3)

Misoli Reef averages from 12 to 40 meters deep. It has a large coral island located in a big area of white sand, typical to Zanzibar. Fish life is less abundant here compared to other sites, but many nudibranchs and other small critters can be found, making it a treasure for photographers and macro life lovers.