UGANDA - Kenting National Park

The MV *Uganda* isn’t your typical deep, dark wreck. Instead, she’s a beautiful, broken lady, beached shallow enough that you can practically wade to her at low tide. We’re talking a maximum depth of 10 metres, so this is a fantastic wreck dive for newer divers or those who just want to spend an hour poking around without the pressure of a bottom timer. She was an old passenger vessel, later an educational cruise ship and even a hospital ship in her long life, eventually towed here for scrapping in '89. A typhoon had other plans, though, gifting her to Kenting’s shallows. What we love about the *Uganda* is how much of her remains accessible; you can explore vast sections of the hull, the huge propeller, and even parts of the superstructure that breach the surface. Sunlight streams through gaps in the metal, illuminating schools of snapper and fusiliers that dart through the corridors. The visibility here can be great, especially on an incoming tide. Look closely in the nooks and crannies for resident moray eels and lionfish. Our pick for a perfect dive here is first thing in the morning before the crowds, watching the light change over her rusted skeleton.

Location
Kenting National Park, Taiwan, East Asia
Coordinates
22.598333, 120.271530
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
10m

Nearby Dive Sites in Kenting National Park

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Marine Life in Kenting National Park

Home to 546 recorded species including 442 reef fish, 75 hard corals, 9 sharks & rays, 6 sea cucumbers, 5 sea snails & nudibranchs, 3 other.

Notable Species

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical diving depths for recreational divers in Uganda's lakes?
The provided data context describes the 'UGANDA' dive site, which is a wreck located in Kenting National Park, Taiwan, with a depth of 10m. It does not contain information regarding typical diving depths for recreational divers in the lakes of the country Uganda. Therefore, we cannot provide specific depths for Uganda's lakes based on the given data.
What kind of marine life and underwater topography can divers expect to encounter in Uganda's freshwater dive sites?
The provided data context details the 'UGANDA' dive site as a merchant vessel wreck in Kenting National Park, Taiwan. It does not offer any information about marine life or underwater topography specific to freshwater dive sites in the country Uganda. Consequently, we cannot describe what divers might encounter in Uganda's lakes based on this data.
How challenging is scuba diving in Uganda's lakes, and are there options for different experience levels?
The provided data context specifies that the 'UGANDA' wreck dive site in Kenting National Park, Taiwan is of 'intermediate' difficulty. However, it does not provide information on the challenge level of scuba diving in the lakes of the country Uganda or options for various experience levels there. We are unable to answer this question with the given data.
When is the best time of year to go scuba diving in Uganda for optimal conditions?
The provided data context describes the 'UGANDA' wreck dive site in Kenting National Park, Taiwan. It does not offer any information about the best time of year for optimal scuba diving conditions in the country Uganda. For general guidance on dive seasons, you might consult our When to Dive resource.
What scuba diving certifications are necessary to dive in Uganda's lakes?
The provided data context focuses on the 'UGANDA' wreck dive site in Kenting National Park, Taiwan. It does not include any information about the scuba diving certifications necessary to dive in the lakes of the country Uganda. Therefore, we cannot advise on required certifications for Uganda based on this data.
What are the typical water conditions, including visibility, currents, and any potential hazards, for diving in Uganda?
The provided data context describes the 'UGANDA' wreck dive site in Kenting National Park, Taiwan, noting it was blown ashore during a typhoon. However, it does not provide typical water conditions, visibility, currents, or potential hazards for diving in the country Uganda. We cannot offer details on these aspects for Uganda's dive sites from the given information.