| Deep sea fishing in Kenya | | | | Tuna is one of the strongest fish that swim. |
| | | | During this season multiple hook ups are |
| Kenya's coastal waters are gentle and warm | | | | normal when the ocean can come alive with |
| fanned with mild monsoon winds, conditions | | | | huge schools of Tuna in pursuit of smaller |
| that attract many varieties of fish, | | | | fish. During the bill fish season, which is |
| including Big Game Fish. The seas around | | | | from November to March, Striped Marlin are |
| Mombasa, Kenya's major port, are considered | | | | the most prolific, sometimes showing in packs |
| one of the prime fishing grounds in the | | | | of up to ten. Large Blue and Black Marlin are |
| world, where fishermen of all classes, | | | | also quite common during this period. |
| beginners to lifelong experts, can catch | | | | |
| marlin, sailfish and shark, as well as Wahoo, | | | | Deep sea diving |
| dorado, barracuda, kingfish and other game | | | | |
| fish. The proximity to the open sea means | | | | Kenya boasts three beautiful marine parks |
| they are closer to the fishing grounds, so | | | | with crystal waters, ideal for snorkeling and |
| mid season (August to December) they fish | | | | scuba diving. Most African Kenya coastal |
| near the reef for a minimum of five hours. | | | | hotels have equipment for hire and offer reef |
| When the northeast monsoon wind is blowing | | | | trips in glass bottomed boats. Visibility is |
| from December to April, the boats go further | | | | best in dry seasons - January to March and |
| out and fish longer hours to pursue the great | | | | June to October and most the diving is drift |
| billfish. August to November provides really | | | | diving. You need to be trained in order to |
| good sport for the big Yellow fin Tuna and | | | | dive, and you may be required to take a test. |
| the many smaller game fish. In among the | | | | Take along your certificate. There are |
| Yellow fin Tuna are often found big Blue | | | | several companies offering recognized |
| Marlin and a number of Striped and Black | | | | coursing and diving equipment for hire. |
| Marlin as well as Sailfish. The Yellow fin | | | | |