Kenya

Shanzu Ward

Shanzu ward is a coastal area within Mombasa County, Kenya. While the city itself isn’t a major diving hub, the wider Mombasa region offers access to Indian Ocean sites with coral reefs, wrecks, and drift dives. Local dive centers operate from coastal towns nearby, providing day trips, courses, equipment rental, and calm, tropical conditions typical of Kenya’s coastline. If you’re visiting Mombasa, you’ll find dive options concentrated along the coast, with visibility and currents varying by site. Nearby freshwater options are limited; diving here is primarily saltwater and sea-based.

Essential information for traveling in Kenya

About Kenya

Sea
Indian Ocean
Timezone
Africa/Nairobi
Languages
EN SW
Demonym
Kenyan
Phone prefix
+254

Practicalities

Currency
KES
Voltage
240
Plug type
Type G
Airports
NBO MBA UKA MYD LAU

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Shanzu ward

Nearby Dive Sites (8)

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Shanzu ward

The best time to dive in Shanzu ward

The best months to dive in Shanzu ward are from January to Febuary and November to December. Temperatures are confortable (27-28°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
28 °C
02 - Feb.
28 °C
03 - Mar.
29 °C
04 - Apr.
27 °C
05 - May
26 °C
06 - Jun.
25 °C
07 - Jul.
25 °C
08 - Aug.
25 °C
09 - Sept.
25 °C
10 - Oct.
26 °C
11 - Nov.
27 °C
12 - Dec.
28 °C

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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