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