KINONDO DIVE SITE BRIEFING

Kinondo dive site dive briefing located right at the south end of the Diani dive sites level with Kinondo on land. Large pinnacle dive site with coral plateau at 12m and an eastern drop off down to 40m. Shallow mooring buoys available. Great to dive when mild to no current. View Dive Site coordinates on MyDiveSSI

Overview

Located south of Galu and away from the busiest sections of Diani Beach, Kinondo Reef offers a peaceful and scenic underwater experience. The reef begins at around 8 metres and slopes gently to 18 metres, where sandy patches and coral bommies create a mix of habitats. This site is known for its relaxed conditions and rich variety of marine life.

Marine Life and Coral Features

Kinondo’s coral gardens are a blend of hard and soft species. You’ll find staghorn coral, brain coral, and colourful sea fans scattered across the reef. Small schools of snapper, goatfish, and fusiliers patrol the area, while parrotfish and angelfish graze on the reef.

Macro lovers will enjoy searching for nudibranchs, mantis shrimp, and well-camouflaged scorpionfish. Turtles often rest on sandy ledges, and blue-spotted stingrays can be found partially buried in the sand.

Conditions and Highlights

With gentle currents and good visibility for most of the year, Kinondo is excellent for training dives, fun dives, and underwater photography. Its slightly more remote location means fewer divers, giving you a calmer, more intimate experience with the reef. The combination of healthy coral, varied marine life, and easy diving makes it a favourite for repeat visits.

  • For- Advanced
  • Maximum Depth- 40m
  • Type of Water- Salt (Ocean)
  • Mooring Buoy-  ✔
  • Drift Dive-   ✗
  • Time to Dive Site From Ocean Tribe- 30 minutes
  • Marine Life- Red Tooth Trigger Fish,Baracuda, Groupers, Snapper, Turtles,Moray Eels, Sting Rays, Napolean Wrasse, Crocodile fish, Octopus.

Kinondo Dive Site Diani

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