Msambweni

★★★★☆ (3)

The eastern section of Msambweni Dive Site presents a significant drop-off, descending from 25 to 28 meters, creating an excellent environment for observing a diverse array of fish species. The reef’s structure consists of various coral formations interspersed with sandy areas, offering a dynamic underwater scene.

The site is home to a diverse population of coral reef fish, and during certain seasons, divers may have the opportunity to spot whale sharks passing through the area.

Dive Activity

Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

Ocean Tribe

Ocean Tribe

The 41 Beach Club, 80401 Diani, Kenya
The Scuba Duka Diving Centre

The Scuba Duka Diving Centre

Soul Breeze Beach Resort, 80401 Diani Beach, Kenya

Dive Sites Nearby

Scubapro, Stephen Frink
Papa Mashillingi (★4.1)

Papa Mashillingi (★4.1)

Papa Mashilingi, located off the stunning coast of Diani Beach, Kenya, is an exhilarating deep dive site known for its large pelagic fish, breathtaking coral formations, and dynamic underwater landscape. This site is ideal for advanced divers seeking adventure and marine encounters beyond the usual reef dives.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Chale (★4.2)

Chale (★4.2)

Chale Dive Site, located near Chale Island, is a breathtaking reef dive known for its vibrant corals, diverse marine life, and crystal-clear waters. Divers can spot turtles, reef sharks, moray eels, and schools of snapper, making it a perfect site for both beginners and advanced divers.
Aqualung
Maftah (★3.5)

Maftah (★3.5)

The reef is adorned with a variety of hard and soft corals, creating a vibrant habitat for numerous marine species. Divers can expect to encounter green and hawksbill turtles, moray eels, nudibranchs, clownfish, surgeonfish, and Moorish idols.
Mares
Mbungu (★0.0)

Mbungu (★0.0)

Mbungu site features a fringing coral reef that begins at shallow depths and gently slopes down to approximately 25 meters, accommodating divers of various experience levels.
Mares
Kinondo (★4.3)

Kinondo (★4.3)

Kinondo is a spectacular dive site located off the southern coast of Diani Beach, Kenya. Known for its dramatic coral formations, abundant marine life, and excellent visibility, this site offers an unforgettable underwater experience for divers of all levels.
Aqualung
Dzinani (★4.3)

Dzinani (★4.3)

Dzinani features a series of deep coral ridges and sandy channels, creating a stunning underwater landscape. With depths ranging from 18 to 30 meters, this site is ideal for deep and drift dives. The currents here can be moderate to strong, attracting larger marine species and creating an exhilarating dive experie
Scubapro
Mwanyaza (★4.4)

Mwanyaza (★4.4)

Mwanyaza features an expansive coral reef teeming with marine biodiversity. The depth ranges from 10 to 25 meters, making it suitable for a variety of dive experiences, from relaxed reef dives to deeper explorations. The site has mild to moderate currents, providing ideal conditions for drift diving.
Aqualung
Galu (★4.3)

Galu (★4.3)

Galu is a shallow to mid-depth reef, ranging from 10 to 25 meters, making it ideal for both beginners and advanced divers. The site features beautiful coral bommies, sandy patches, and gentle slopes, creating a diverse underwater environment. The mild currents make for a relaxed dive.
Aqualung
Igloo (★4.4)

Igloo (★4.4)

Igloo is a distinctive dive site off Diani Beach, Kenya, named after an abandoned underwater habitat that resembles an igloo or the Death Star from Star Wars. Over time, this structure has become an artificial reef, attracting diverse marine life and offering an alternative and interesting dive experience.
Mark S. (#2025578)
M.V. Alpha Funguo (★4.7)

M.V. Alpha Funguo (★4.7)

The MV Alpha Funguo is a prominent wreck dive site located off the coast of Diani Beach, Kenya. This 45-meter-long former fishing trawler was intentionally sunk on February 21, 2002, to create an artificial reef and enhance marine biodiversity in the area. 18m-29m
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic
Milele (★4.7)

Milele (★4.7)

Milele features a fringing coral reef that begins at shallow depths and gently slopes down to approximately 25 meters, accommodating divers of various experience levels.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink
Kisima Mungu (Nomads) (★4.6)

Kisima Mungu (Nomads) (★4.6)

Kisima Mungu, translating to “God’s Well” in Swahili, is a captivating dive site off the coast of Diani Beach, Kenya. This site is renowned for its gently sloping fringing reef, which descends from shallow waters to depths of approximately 15 meters, making it accessible to divers of varying experience levels.
Mares
Jadini (★4.7)

Jadini (★4.7)

The Jadini dive site presents a gently sloping reef starting at approximately 7 meters and descending to depths of around 25 meters. This gradient provides an accessible environment for both novice and experienced divers to explore the vibrant coral formations and the creatures that inhabit them.
Mares
Mwanamochi (★4.1)

Mwanamochi (★4.1)

Mwanamochi is a captivating dive site located off the coast of Diani Beach, Kenya. This extensive reef, stretching approximately 1.5 kilometers, offers divers a dynamic underwater experience characterized by vibrant marine life and intriguing coral formations.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Kongo (★4.0)

Kongo (★4.0)

The Kongo dive site features a gently sloping fringing reef that starts at a depth of approximately 7 meters and descends to around 25 meters. The reef is adorned with a variety of hard and soft corals, creating a vibrant underwater landscape
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Nyuki (★0.0)

Nyuki (★0.0)

Nyuki is a notable dive site situated off the coast of Diani Beach, Kenya, providing divers with an opportunity to explore the region’s rich marine biodiversity. The site features a fringing coral reef that starts at shallow depths and gently slopes down to approximately 25 meters
Mares
South Canyon Watamu (★4.2)

South Canyon Watamu (★4.2)

This place is located about 10 minutes by boat from the next hotel ... on a reef. The name comes from the fact that it is right next to the canyon reef. As you have many possibilities to dive there, several dive sites have been created on the same spot.
Aqualung
South Dolphin (★4.2)

South Dolphin (★4.2)

South Dolphin - Plateau starts at about 12m, then drops off S-E to 25m. Dive along or on the buoy line. Lots of schooling fish, scorpion fish, moray eels.