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Dive Spot Guide•
One Palm
Boat dive on a steep Kizimkazi coral slope
Boat-accessed southeast Zanzibar reef with a shallow plateau, steep coral slope, and drift potential when current builds.
About One Palm
One Palm is a boat dive off Kizimkazi on Zanzibar's southeast coast, known for a shallow plateau that quickly gives way to a steep coral slope. It suits divers who want a straightforward boat transfer, a clear reef profile, and the option to ride the current when it builds. Expect reef fish, larger fish in the blue, and conditions that can shift with the monsoon cycle, so the best dives here are planned with a boat team that is comfortable managing drift and timing.
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Research Estimate At One Palm
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentStrong current
Where Is One Palm?
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One Palm Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 25m
Depth Note
The boat anchors by a plateau at about 6–8 m; maximum depth is given as 16–25 m.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Boat drift on a shallow plateau and steep coral slope; current can build, and visibility shifts with the monsoon cycle.
Safety & Access At One Palm
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Stay tight on spacing if the current picks up, and treat this as a drift-leaning boat dive rather than a casual calm-water reef.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; plan with a local Kizimkazi operator.
Legal Notes
Protected-area marine activity in Menai Bay may carry a conservation fee.
Local Intel For One Palm
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Start from a 6–8 m plateau and descend along a steep slope; maximum depth is reported between 16 and 25 m.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive site. The boat access and drift potential make it better suited to scuba; only confident freedivers should consider calm plateau conditions.
Snorkeling
Possible around the plateau in calm water, but the site is better treated as a scuba boat dive, especially when current is running.
Wildlife at One Palm
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At One Palm
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Dive Spot Log Averages At One Palm
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
