Wattabomi
Also known as: Moray Eel City, Watabomi
Best time to dive
October to February; June to September; April to May
What you might see
- FrogfishLikely
- Grey reef sharkLikely
- Moray eelLikely
- NudibranchLikely
- Sea turtlePossible
- Whale sharkLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - Limited - Mnemba Atoll has dedicated shallow snorkel areas nearby, but Wattabomi itself is a dive-boat site over a coral-block slope rather than a snorkel spot
Safety notes
Boat traffic around popular Mnemba Atoll mooring areas; site is within a marine conservation area so buoyancy control near coral blocks is important; occasional current on outer atoll edges
Permits & fees
Mnemba Island Marine Conservation Area entry fee applies (commonly cited around USD 10/day per diver/snorkeler, collected by operator or at point of entry)
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Matemwe
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.