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Mbwangawa

Mafia Island, Tanzania United Republic Of
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Beginner

Gentle drift dive over a rich and diverse coral reef.

Boat Access
13m Avg Depth
18m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site offers a gentle drift along a reef that gradually descends from 7 to 18 meters. The area is richly adorned with various coral formations, including hard corals like bommies and plate corals, alongside soft corals. This creates a diverse and visually appealing underwater landscape suitable for exploring.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

drift divecoral reefbeginner friendlywide angle

Marine Life

parrotfishangelfishbutterflyfishgrouperssnapperstriggerfishanthiasclownfishplate coralssoft coralscoral bommies

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Shallow depth (7-18m) and gentle current make it ideal for novice divers.

Hazards:
currentboat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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