Tanzania
Chole Bay
About this Dive Site
Description
Chole Bay, a protected marine park within Mafia Island, beckons divers with its vibrant coral gardens and abundant pelagic life. Expect encounters with majestic turtles, graceful rays, and a kaleidoscope of tropical fish in waters offering excellent visibility and depths up to 30 meters.
Best Time to Dive
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Peak Season
January, February, July, August, September, October
Jan
Good visibility, ideal for exploring the marine park.
Feb
Continued good visibility, potential for whale shark sightings.
Mar
Transition to rainy season, visibility may decrease.
Apr
Main rainy season, reduced visibility, potential for rougher seas.
More monthly highlights
May
End of the main rainy season, conditions improving.
Jun
Post-rainy season, visibility improving, calmer seas.
Jul
Excellent visibility, good for reef diving and macro life.
Aug
Continued excellent visibility, possibility of seeing humpback whales offshore.
Sep
Manta ray season begins, good chance of sightings.
Oct
Peak manta ray season, excellent visibility.
Nov
End of manta ray season, transition to short rains, visibility may decrease.
Dec
Short rains continue, visibility can be variable.
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