PAPA MASHILINGI
Accessible from: Chale Island
Boat ride: 5 minutes
Average depth: 12 metres
Suitable for: Beginners, Intermediate & Experienced divers
Expect to see: Best site for whale sharks during season
Description
Papa Mashilingi, which takes the Swahili name for whale shark, offers divers a gentle drift dive with an amazing array of corals and schooling fishlife. An aptly named site, as Papa Mashilingi also offers divers the chance to swim with the ocean’s largest fish, the whale shark, which can be seen in Kenya between October and March. The majestic Manta Ray can also be encountered at this great dive site.
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Experience Kenya’s Best Dive Sites
A total of 29 dive sites are within a 40 minute ride, which are often accompanied by dolphins, and from November through to February there is the chance to see the gentle giants of the Ocean – the whaleshark.
Kenya has an amazing array of fish life across its reefs, providing fantastic opportunities for underwater photographers and marine enthusiasts alike.