Zanzibar & Pemba, Tanzania
    Menai Bay

    Anemona City

    Best months: Jul–Oct

    Protected Area

    Menai Bay

    Why dive here

    With 312+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue-spotted stingrays, dolphins, eagle rays and hammerhead sharks - Anemona City offers some of Zanzibar & Pemba's richest reef diving. Water ranges 26-30°C, warmest February, March, April.

    Best timeJul–Oct
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Blue-Spotted Stingrays, Dolphins, Eagle Rays and Hammerhead Sharks · 312+ species recorded
    Water26-30°C · warmest February, March, April
    CharacterReef dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Anemona City really lives up to its name. We love this site for its sheer density of anemones, it’s not just a few scattered patches. Think massive, undulating fields, each one home to dozens of clownfish darting in and out of their tentacles. It’s only a short hop from Kizimkazi, just ten minutes by boat, and the anchor point starts shallow, around 4-5 metres. Even on the plateau, you’re already spotting colourful corals and small reef fish. Our favourite part is when you hit the gentle slope, dropping down to 15-17 metres. That’s where the anemone gardens truly explode. We often find ourselves just hovering, watching the clownfish bicker and play, their bright orange fins a stark contrast to the anemones’ pastel hues. Keep an eye out for pufferfish hovering nearby, and we’ve regularly seen Green Turtles gliding gracefully past. Visibility here averages around 15 metres, which gives you a good, clear view of the action without feeling like you’re in an aquarium. It’s a beautifully relaxed dive, perfect for photographers or anyone who just wants to soak up the slower pace of reef life.

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    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Anemona City

    Anemona City Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Anemona City, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-5.98, 39.4) (10km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    27°C

    81°F · Range: 25.9–28.4°C

    Air Temperature

    26°C

    79°F

    Wind Speed

    4.72 m/s

    9.2 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1013.8 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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