Dive in Samama
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Samama Channel Samama, Indonesia
Great divesite for macro photography with sometimes strong currents. But on the other hand big stingrays and sometimes whalesharks. Hard to decide which lens to take. Sandy areas in the middle of that channel which is about 250m wide. Nice reef on the sides. Giant clams, staghorn coral and lots of… -
Samama Mangroves Samama, Indonesia
Really cool place for a shallow water dive. Lots of snakes! Some venomous some not. I heard that there might be a crocodile but I haven't seen it. You'll see all the juvenile fish of the reef in front of the mangroves for example baby blacktip sharks. Lots of stingrays - watch out.
- Quick facts about the Samama
- Visibility: 10-80 metres
- Recommended Equipment: Normal Diving Equipment
- Prices: Varied
- Seasons: All Year but April-December are the best months
- Water Temperature: 19°C - 30°C
- Highlights: Muck diving, wrecks, photography, drift diving, macro life, sharks, turtles and manta rays
- Currents: Sometimes very strong
- Average Depth: 5-40 metres