Mombasa Diving: A Diver's HAVENThe Mombasa diving experience is worth every penny and effort. Even though Kenya's most spectacular coral reefs are located further north between Watamu and Malindi and off Kiwaiyu Island, Mombasa's reefs and kaleidoscope of marine life are still worth exploring. So grab your diving gear or snorkel and mask, get onto a boat or simply swim out in search of these underwater treasures.
For those looking for a challenging diving experience, try MV Dania – sank in 2002 by Buccaneer Wrecks to create an artificial reef – and The Pinnacle whose depth and strong surrounding water current makes it a top spot for advanced divers visiting Mombasa.
If you want to brush up on your scuba diving, I highly recommend any of the PADI centers. On the North Coast, these include Buccaneer Diving at both Voyager and Whitesands Hotels while on the South Coast, be sure to check out Diani Marine Limited. Because the marine ecosystem is extremely fragile, please remember to dive carefully and resist the temptation to touch the corals or feed any of the sea creatures. When mooring a boat, anchor well away from the coral gardens and swim to the reefs or better still, use a buoyed boat. Return to Mombasa from Mombasa Diving
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