The Nursery-Lake Tanganyika

Tanzania, Tanzania

Depth

23m

Visibility

7m - 21m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

About The Nursery-Lake Tanganyika

Fresh Water, 780 metres, huge rocks underwater the size of houses, about 78 species of Cichlids, amazing visibility. Start from right under the boat on a sandy "beach" at about 8 metres, then dive clockwise around the rock outcrop. On the western side there is a 23 metre drop-off. In the deeper water you'll see another whole spectrum of the Lake's aquatic life, from otters, to catfish, to Sangala Pamba, (Lates Angistifrons), which can get to 200cm and over 100kg

The Nursery-Lake Tanganyika Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Inland, Deep, Wall, Rock, Other

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

23m

Visibility Range

7m – 21m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas

21% – 42%

O₂

Marine Life

Spotted Neck Otter
Catfish
Cape Clawless Otter
None
Cichlids

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