Kongo
Protected Area
Diani Chale Marine
Why dive here
With 408+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, giant moray eels, humpback whales and octopuses - Kongo offers some of Diani Beach & South Coast's richest reef diving. Water ranges 26-30°C, warmest March, April, December.
Kongo has a gentle slope, perfect for a relaxed dive. We typically find the best visibility and most interesting action around the 10-14 metre mark, where the reef really comes alive. Look closely and you’ll spot Banded Tobies nipping at the corals, and if you’re lucky, a Queen Coris flitting past. We love the patches of thalassia seagrass nearby; they’re a magnet for juvenile fish and often a resting spot for green and hawksbill turtles. It’s a peaceful spot, rarely hammered by strong currents, making it a great option for newer divers or anyone just wanting to unwind with a longer bottom time. Keep an eye out for the Giant Trevallies cruising the deeper edges. They’re a real spectacle.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Kongo
Kongo Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Kongo, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-4.27, 39.61) (1km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
27°C
81°F · Range: 25.3–28.7°C
Air Temperature
26°C
79°F
Wind Speed
5.22 m/s
10.1 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1013.7 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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