Kisite Island
Kisite Mpunguti · Kenya
Coral reef dive site off Kisite Island in the marine national park. The reef hosts green sea turtles, spinner dolphins, and reef fish including grouper, wrasse, and pufferfish. Clear water and gentle slopes make this accessible for beginners seeking coral and large marine animals.
Conditions
Depth
5 to 20 m
Open water and up
Current
Can be moderate
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
12 to 18 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
25 to 30°C
5mm wetsuit
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
| Vis (m) | 20 | 20 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 20 |
| Current | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Strong | Strong | Strong | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Coral grouper
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Green sea turtle
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Spinner dolphin
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Yellowfin trevally
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Gear