Kichwani
Why dive here
With 312+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue-spotted stingrays, dolphins, eagle rays and hammerhead sharks - Kichwani offers some of Zanzibar & Pemba's richest wall diving. Water ranges 26-30°C, warmest February, March, April.
Kichwani offers some reliable reef diving just off Pemba’s coast. We often find ourselves drifting along its gentle slope, spotting the usual suspects like triggerfish and groupers nestled among the hard corals. It’s a comfortable dive, usually with manageable currents, making it a good choice for newer divers looking to get a feel for the local conditions without too much fuss. Visibility here can vary, but on a good day, it's a pleasant way to spend an hour underwater.
Typical Kichwani Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Kichwani
Dive shops near Kichwani
Mnemba Island Lodge
Dive Point Zanzibar
TGI
One Ocean Zanzibar
Scubafish Dive Center Ltd
Ocean Dive
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Kichwani
Kichwani Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Kichwani, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-5.98, 39.4) (10km away)
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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