Mumbo Island Suggest edit

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18Max dive depth

18.0 mSite max depth

10.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

50 minAvg dive time

May to SeptemberBest months

24.0–28.0 °CWater (summer)

21.0–25.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Mumbo Island is known for its large granite boulders and underwater swim-throughs, offering unique topography for divers in Lake Malawi.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 24.0–28.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 21.0–25.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: Yes
Diving permits are required for Lake Malawi National Park.
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Bottom types:
rock sand coral Suggest edit

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