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Kinondo

Kinondo, just south of Diani, is one of our favourites for a relaxed, shallow dive. Forget the deeper sites; this spot consistently delivers a vibrant coral garden experience. We’re talking about a gently sloping reef, never pushing much past 20 metres, where the light plays beautifully on the hard corals. On a good day, and we'd always suggest an early morning dive before the winds pick up, the visibility stretches to a comfortable 15 metres. What you'll definitely see are the resident Maori wrasse, big inquisitive characters that often come right up to say hello. Keep an eye out for marbled spinefoot grazing along the reef, and those speedy agujon needlefish zipping through the upper water column. It's a fantastic site for photographers and anyone who just wants to soak in the colours without battling a current. The reef structure itself is interesting, with lots of small nooks and crannies that hide undulated morays and those charming little bar-eyed gobies. We’ve also had some lovely encounters with common coral trout here, just patrolling their patch. For a gentle, colourful dive where you can take your time, Kinondo is a standout.