Tanzania · Mafia - Chole Bay

Kinasi Wall

Best time to dive

January to December; October to March

What you might see

  • Napoleon wrasseLikely
  • Sea turtleLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Open Water

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - limited - deeper wall profile makes it primarily a scuba site, though shallowest sections may be snorkelable at low tide

Safety notes

minimal, sheltered bank reef

Permits & fees

Mafia Island Marine Park fee ~USD 23.6/day adult, USD 11.8/day child

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Utende

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.