Dzinani - Diani Beach & South Coast

The Jane Sea is one of our favourite Caribbean wrecks, a cement freighter scuttled with purpose, now resting upright at 25 metres. We love how it’s settled, perfectly positioned to be explored. You can swim through the main cargo holds, which are often packed with schooling Atlantic bumpers, their silver scales flashing in the shafts of light. Look closely at the superstructure; a thick layer of deepwater gorgonians and sponges have grown across it, softening the industrial edges. We’ve seen nurse sharks tucked into the shadowy corners and, on a lucky drift, a hawksbill turtle gliding past the bow. The sheer volume of fish is striking – we’re talking snapper, angelfish, and grunts swirling around the hull, almost obscuring the metal. It’s a great wreck for photographers, especially when the light is just right, illuminating the texture of the growth. While the wreck itself is the star, the adjacent reef provides a nice decompression stop, starting shallower for those who want to extend their bottom time. Average visibility of 20 metres means you usually get a good clear view of this grand old ship.

Location: Diani Beach & South Coast, Kenya, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates: -4.400300, 39.562700
Type: wreck

Marine Protected Area: Diani Chale Marine

Best Time to Dive in Diani Beach & South Coast

The warmest water temperatures in Diani Beach & South Coast occur in January, averaging 28.1°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 28.1°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

January: 28.1°C (air: 27.7°C)
February: 28.1°C (air: 28.2°C)
March: 28.1°C (air: 28.1°C)
April: 28.1°C (air: 26.7°C)
May: 28.1°C (air: 26.2°C)
June: 28.1°C (air: 25.3°C)
July: 28.1°C (air: 24.4°C)
August: 28.1°C (air: 24.5°C)
September: 28.1°C (air: 25.2°C)
October: 28.1°C (air: 26.2°C)
November: 28.1°C (air: 26.7°C)
December: 28.1°C (air: 27.2°C)

Nearest Dive Centres to Dzinani

Marine Life in Diani Beach & South Coast

Home to 446 recorded species including 284 reef fish, 96 hard corals, 27 seagrass & algae, 7 sea snails & nudibranchs, 7 sea cucumbers, 5 crabs & lobsters.

Notable Species

Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
Marbled Parrotfish (Leptoscarus vaigiensis) - Reef Fish
Cigar wrasse (Cheilio inermis) - Reef Fish
Hooded oyster (Saccostrea cuccullata) - Clams & Mussels
Spangled emperor (Lethrinus nebulosus) - Reef Fish
Silver-streaked rainbowfish (Stethojulis strigiventer) - Reef Fish
Crested Sabretooth Blenny (Petroscirtes mitratus) - Reef Fish
Alligator pipefish (Syngnathoides biaculeatus) - Reef Fish
thalassia (Thalassia hemprichii) - Seagrass & Algae
mangrove (Rhizophora mucronata) - Seagrass & Algae
cymodocea (Cymodocea rotundata) - Seagrass & Algae
seagrass (Halophila ovalis) - Seagrass & Algae
Shoalgrass (Halodule wrightii) - Seagrass & Algae
Short-head Sabretooth Blenny (Petroscirtes breviceps) - Reef Fish
Bullethead Parrotfish (Chlorurus sordidus) - Reef Fish
gray mangrove (Avicennia marina) - Seagrass & Algae
Flowery Flounder (Bothus mancus) - Reef Fish
Species code: Tc (Thalassodendron ciliatum) - Seagrass & Algae
Species code: Hs (Halophila stipulacea) - Seagrass & Algae
Rainbow wrasse (Halichoeres iridis) - Reef Fish

Recommended Packing List for Dzinani

Based on average water temperature of 28.1°C.

Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°C water needs minimal exposure protection
Mask - essential for every dive
Fins
BCD - buoyancy compensator
Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories