Djibouti
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Gulf of Tadjoura, Djibouti
Best timeNovember to February
Water temp25-28°C / 77-82°F
Visibility1-10m / 3-33ft
AccessBoat Dive
Dive typesSnorkel
DifficultyBeginner
Max depth15 m
Avg depth8 m
Nearest airportJIB
Whale shark nurserySnorkelingPlankton blooms
Snorkel
The Bay of Tadjoura in Djibouti is a major seasonal aggregation site and nursery for juvenile whale sharks. Plankton blooms attract a huge number of these gentle giants, offering incredible and reliable snorkeling encounters.
Features
A seasonal hotspot for whale sharks. This is primarily a snorkeling activity, as the whale sharks feed on plankton at the surface in the Gulf of Tadjoura. It is considered one of the most reliable places in the world for whale shark encounters in season.
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