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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 |
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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.
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| Wattabomi |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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