sihanoukvilletouristport.com · Official
Official tourist-port page listing Koh Tang among the smaller islands off Sihanoukville.
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Giraffe
Koh Tang reef with shallow coral, macro life, and current-driven drift.
Scuba DivingBoatIntermediate
Reef
Remote Koh Tang reef dive from Sihanoukville with shallow coral, rich small life, and current-sensitive drift potential.
About Giraffe
Giraffe is a Koh Tang reef site named for the giraffe-like tree on the cliffs above the bay. It combines a shallow coral start with hard and soft corals, nudibranchs, small reef fish, and larger visitors such as trevally and cobia, with current turning it into a drift-style dive when conditions line up.
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Research Estimate At Giraffe
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesNo facilities
Crowd / PopularityVery quiet
CurrentModerate current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Giraffe?
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Giraffe Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
2m - 14m
Depth Note
The PADI guide lists a 14m maximum depth, and operator write-ups frame Giraffe Lookout as a shallow training-friendly reef with a shallow coral start.
Best Season
November to May is usually the easier window, with calmer weather and drier boat conditions.
Typical Conditions
Shallow offshore reef with hard and soft coral, lots of small life, and current-driven drift potential on the right day.
Safety & Access At Giraffe
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Treat current as part of the plan and keep the dive guide-led; the site is shallow enough to tempt a relaxed approach, but the drift window can change that quickly.
Access Restrictions
Plan a long boat run to Koh Tang from Sihanoukville; this is a remote offshore island with limited civilian infrastructure and operator-led access.
Legal Notes
Follow local operator and island access rules, especially because Koh Tang has a military presence and very limited civilian facilities.
Local Intel For Giraffe
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Best as a guided boat dive. It is shallow enough to stay training-friendly, but current can make it feel much more dynamic.
Freedive
Freediving only makes sense on the shallowest calm-day sections, and the site is primarily built for scuba.
Snorkel
Snorkelers can enjoy the shallow coral and clear water on calm days, but the boat logistics and current favor scuba.
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Wildlife at Giraffe
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Recent Logged Visits At Giraffe
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Avg. Visibility15m
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Giraffe Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Giraffe Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
www.designerjourneys.com · Independent
Independent travel guide covering Koh Tang diving and Giraffe Lookout.
www.divecambodia.com · Operator
Operator page describing Koh Tang access, visibility, current, and the Giraffe Lookout reef.
www.esd.whs.mil · Official
Official PDF describing Koh Tang as an offshore Cambodian island with military presence and no permanent civilian inhabitants.
www.private-scuba.com · Operator
Independent operator-style dive guide for Giraffe Lookout.
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