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Shark Point 
The most exciting and most frequented dive sites are in front of the hotel outside the reef. Shark Point is in the north of the Bamburi Marine park and almost daily white tip reef sharks do their laps.
Depth: 7- 24 meters
Level of difficulty: Medium
Stingray City (Taa)
This spot is a bit further south of Shark Point. With a huge sand patch in 8m depth there is a good chance to encounter blue spotted stingrays. Also the turtles, often
observed around this area in search of food, are breathtaking.
Depth: 7- 22 meters
Level of difficulty: Easy
Mushroom
With a strong current ideal for a drift dive.The reef has a smooth bottom contour and that's why a huge area of the reef can be explored. Big groupers and turtles often stay around that part of the reef. A lot of soft corals and sponges are excellent hiding places and protection for the reef inhabitants.
Depth: 7- 23 meters
Level of difficulty: Medium
Brain Coral
A massive brain coral block gave this place its name. It is the territory for lobsters, moray eels and scorpion fish. Like all along the reef turtles are spotted regularly.
Depth: 7- 22 meters
Level of difficulty: Medium
Green Turtle (Kasa)
This place offers the highest chance of an encounter with turtles, being able to get to the age of 100 years and above. Born on the lonely beaches of Kikambala, they find their way into the safe heaven of the Marine park.
Depth: 7- 23 meters
Level of difficulty: Medium
Lobster Bank (Bamburi)
Just opposite the M.V. Dania, this place offers the possibility spotting Lobsters at a close range. Schools of glass fish
accomplish the characteristic of this dive site.
Depth: 7- 20 meters
Level of difficulty: Easy
Coral Garden
Located inside the reef this place gives an opportunity for long shallow dives. The enormous diversity of marine life and the shallow depth resulting in lot's of light are ideal circumstances for photography. Lion fish and blue spotted stingrays are guaranteed.
Depth: 7 meters
Level of difficulty: Easy
M.V. Dania (Wrack)
The M.V. Dania was submerged in the year 2002 by Buccaneer Wrecks to create an artificial reef. Situated in the marine park the wreck has attracted a lot of marine life with a great biological impact. Huge groupers, barracudas, jacks and bat fish are permanent residents of M.V. Dania. This dive site has evolved to one of the top spots and is a must for all advanced divers visiting the kenyan coast.
Depth: 20-30 meters
Level of difficulty: Challenging
Pinnacle
Pinnacle
This dive site is the top spot for fans of huge fish. Schools of Bonitos, Barracudas and monster Groupers moving around in the strong current. This spot is definitely only for experienced divers because of depth and water movement.
Depth: 25-40 meters
Level of difficulty: Very challenging
Paradise Reef
Located next to the Pinnacle dive site this reef is in good condition and perfect for the second dive. In spite of being outside of the marine park the abundance of fish is remarkable.
Depth: 6-15 meters
Level of difficulty: Medium
Mesa
Mesa (kiswahili for table) is a good alternative to the Marine Park. North of the Mtwapa creek it is only suitable for diving with the current going south.
Depth: 8-20 meters
Level of difficulty: Medium
Mtwapa Channel
If the conditions are favorable,you will be able to discover huge sunken anchors and buoys in the channel of Mtwapa.Big groupers, many lobsters and the current make this dive a fascinating happening.
Depth: 15-35 meters
Level of difficulty: Challenging
Nyali
With manifold rock formations and the abundance of marine life this place is ideal for photography.
Depth: 7-25 meters
Level of difficulty: Medium
Globe Star
This transport ship grounded on the sand in 1972. The engine blocks still withstand the elements after 30 years and are visible above the surface from a far distance.Huge amount of fish in shallow water provide an excellent environment for taking photos. Snorkling the GlobeStar is possible with our Sea Safaris.
Depth: 7 meters
Level of difficulty: Easy
The Wall
on the way to the entrance of the port this spectacular drop off starts at a depth of 15 meters and descends to 35 meters during this drift dive a sunken anchor will appear in 25 meters and is one of the highlights of "The Wall".
Depth: 12-35 meters
Level of difficulty: Medium
Shelly Corner
Fits best as a second dive after the wall or birthday reef. A nice and shallow dive along a charming reef. Lot's of lion fish and snails are common.
Depth: 7-18 meters
Level of difficulty: Easy
Birthday Reef
An outrageous top spot along the kenyan coast line! Schools of bat fish, snappers, barracudas and tuna fish emerge at the edge of this platform. A lot of water movement and the depth range makes this spot only for advanced divers accessible.
Depth: 25-50 meters (maximum dive depth 40 meters)
Level of difficulty: Very challenging
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