This dive site, Le Canyon, is located approximately 45 minutes sailing time from Djibouti City, near Musha Island. It is renowned for its sheltered waters and weak currents, making it an accessible and enjoyable dive for divers of all experience levels. The site is characterized by impressive coral gardens and unique underwater topography, which likely gives it the name 'Le Canyon', offering interesting navigation through its formations.
Divers can expect to encounter superb marine biodiversity, including extensive coral gardens and a large garden teeming with anemones and their resident clownfish. The rich ecosystem also supports a variety of larger marine life such as moray eels, majestic napoleon wrasse, large groupers, and various stingrays, providing ample opportunities for both macro and wide-angle photography.
The best time to visit Le Canyon aligns with Djibouti's diving season, typically from October to May, when water temperatures are pleasant and conditions are optimal. Its shallow average depth and mild currents make it particularly appealing for beginner divers and underwater photographers. Freedivers will also find the site highly suitable due to its manageable depths and vibrant marine life easily visible from the surface and at shallower depths.
