Scuba Season

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

MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Water (°C)282828272625252525262727
Vis (m)202018121010121214182020
CurrentGentleGentleGentleStrongStrongStrongModerateModerateModerateGentleGentleGentle

Your chances of seeing each animal

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Gear

  • Basic kit

    • Mask and fins
    • BCD and regulator
    • 3mm full wetsuit · warm water
    • Dive computer