Gambia
Bijilo Cave
About this Dive Site
Description
Venture into the Bijilo Cave, a unique underwater cave system within the Bijilo Underwater Park, where a fascinating array of marine life thrives. Discover lobsters, groupers, and various shrimps tucked away in its nooks and crannies, best illuminated with a dive torch to reveal its hidden beauty.
Best Time to Dive
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| 27°C | 27°C | 28°C | 29°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 29°C | 28°C | 27°C |
Peak Season
March, April, November, December
Jan
Good visibility, potential for seeing larger pelagics.
Feb
Stable conditions, good for exploring reefs.
Mar
Warming waters, increased marine activity.
Apr
Peak season for manta rays and whale sharks.
More monthly highlights
May
Continued manta ray sightings, start of plankton blooms.
Jun
Plankton blooms attract smaller fish, potential for turtles.
Jul
Rainy season, reduced visibility, but still good for macro life.
Aug
Continued rainy season, focus on sheltered dive sites.
Sep
End of rainy season, visibility improving, plankton still present.
Oct
Visibility improving significantly, return of larger fish.
Nov
Excellent visibility, start of the dry season, good for photography.
Dec
Prime diving conditions, high chance of seeing diverse marine life.
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