Kanawa

# Kanawa Dive Site

Kanawa is a premier dive destination located in Komodo, West Manggarai Regency, within the stunning Flores Sea. This site offers exceptional underwater experiences suitable for intermediate to advanced divers, with depths ranging from 12 to 40 meters.

Divers can expect dramatic reef structures, vibrant coral gardens, and excellent visibility, typically 15-25 meters. The site features steep drop-offs and diverse topography that creates dynamic diving conditions.

Marine life encounters include schools of jacks, trevally, and fusiliers, alongside reef sharks and rays. Macro enthusiasts will appreciate the abundance of nudibranchs, gobies, and crustaceans. Seasonal visits may reward divers with pelagic species and occasional manta ray sightings.

The challenging currents and depths make Kanawa best suited for experienced divers. Advanced buoyancy control and current awareness are essential. Favorable diving conditions typically occur during dry season months.

Kanawa ranks among Komodo’s most rewarding dive sites, combining pristine coral ecosystems with impressive marine biodiversity and thrilling underwater topography.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Komodo Dragon Varanus komodoensis m_ewell_young

Skunk Anemonefish Amphiprion akallopisos cccrll

Chin-strap Fairy Wrasse Cirrhilabrus aquamarinus martinholladay

Hawksbill Sea Turtle Eretmochelys imbricata thamnasteroid

Pacific Bullethead Parrotfish Chlorurus spilurus martinholladay

Green Sea Turtle Chelonia mydas cccrll

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)