Tanzania · off Kigomasha Peninsula, north Pemba

Manta Point

Best time to dive

January to April

What you might see

  • Eagle rayLikely
  • Manta rayPeak season
  • Sea turtleLikely

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

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - not viable given depth of the pinnacle top (~8m) and offshore exposure

Safety notes

advanced-only site with dramatic topography and channel exposure; currents can be strong though not fully documented

Permits & fees

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Manta Resort

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