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Based at the northern tip of the island, our Nungwi beach center provides immediate access to Zanzibar’s most celebrated dive sites. From the protected marine reserve of Mnemba Atoll to the hidden reefs of Tumbatu Island, we offer daily departures for divers of all experience levels.
You can dive Zanzibar year-round in warm, calm Indian Ocean waters. However, March, April, May, and November offer spectacular conditions with crystal-clear visibility and a higher volume of marine life.
A sanctuary for tropical fish and frequent dolphin encounters. (Top sites: Kichwani, Wattabomie)
Excellent for macro photography and calm, shallow reef exploration.
Open-ocean thrills for advanced divers seeking pelagic encounters.
Meet at the dive center for registration and professional gear fitting. We ensure all equipment is correctly sized and tested before we head to the water.
We depart from the beach for the day's excursion. During the boat ride, your PADI guide will provide a detailed safety and site-specific briefing.
Descent for our first dive of the day at one of North Zanzibar’s premier reef locations.
Relax on the boat or a local beach. We provide fresh seasonal local fruits, snacks, and drinking water to recharge.
Descent for our second dive at a different reef location to explore a new underwater landscape.
Arrival back at Nungwi beach. Our team handles the gear unloading while you rinse off and log your dives with your guide.
We provide 3.5mm wetsuits free of charge, which are perfect for our warm waters.
Yes, we offer free daily transfers from your accommodation in Nungwi or Kendwa to our dive center.
The reefs around Nungwi and the Mnemba Atoll are incredibly diverse. You can expect to explore vibrant hard and soft coral gardens teeming with tropical reef fish, moray eels, and green turtles. For macro-photography lovers, our local sites host seahorses and nudibranchs. We also frequently encounter playful pods of bottlenose dolphins during our boat rides and surface intervals.
Yes, Mnemba Atoll is a highly protected marine conservation area. While your daily dive rate includes your boat excursion, a professional PADI guide, and full premium gear rental, the government-mandated Marine Park Conservation Fee is excluded and must be paid separately. We ensure all these costs are completely transparent before you book.
We pride ourselves on providing a highly personalized, uncrowded experience. To ensure your safety and enjoyment, our dive groups are intentionally kept small, with a maximum of 4 divers per local PADI professional. For PADI courses, we maintain an intimate ratio of 1 to 4 students per instructor.
