Plan your exclusive underwater adventure with Fun Divers Zanzibar, the local PADI Dive Resort in Zanzibar and Pemba Island, Tanzania.
Based in Nungwi, Zanzibar, and in Pemba, we offer daily scuba diving excursions to the best spots in Zanzibar and Pemba Island as well. Enjoy personalised service, small groups, expert local guides, top-quality Scubapro and Mares dive gear—all free of charge, a complimentary scuba refresher course, and more.
Diving in Zanzibar
Diving in Pemba
NEW: Diving in Pemba Island
Plan your ultimate scuba diving getaway with our new dive center in Pemba Island
Diving With Fun Divers Zanzibar
Local PADI Pros
Fun Divers Zanzibar is the local expert for scuba diving and the first locally owned PADI Dive Resort in Zanzibar and Pemba Island.
Our professional dive center team are Zanzibaris who grew up exploring the local waters as fishermen and gained deep knowledge of the reefs and sea life in Zanzibar and Pemba Island.
PADI Regional Manager visiting Zanzibar
Local Guides
Our experienced local PADI Pros will guide you to the best dive sites around northern Zanzibar and Pemba Island.
Personalised Diving
We plan your dives together with you and tailor them to your needs and qualifications.
Small Groups
Diving is offered only in small groups to allow you an exclusive underwater experience.
Quality Equipments
We provide quality branded dive gear from Scubapro and Mares for free.
Professional Service
As a PADI Dive Resort and a Divers Alert Network Industry Partner, we value our customers dive safety and are committed to professional dive training.
Diving in Zanzibar Island
Zanzibar North
The reefs surrounding the north of Zanzibar Island are a famous scuba diving destination.
Our base at Nungwi Beach is the central starting point for your excursions to the best dive sites of Zanzibar Island. From here you have a choice to visit the amazing spots in the marine reserve of Mnemba Island, Tumbatu Island, Nungwi and Leven Bank.
Best diving around Zanzibar North
Huge Variety of Diving
Whether you prefer colorful coral walls, sloping reefs, plate corals, bommies or terraced coral gardens, the variety of wall and reef diving suits every level of diver qualification.
Common Sea Life Sightings
Besides over 500 species of marine life, you can discover a wide range of hard and soft corals diving the reefs around Zanzibar’s north coast. Where we usually encounter pods of dolphins, sea turtles, tropical reef fish, a large variety of macro marine life and extraordinary sea creatures.
Coral reef in Zanzibar North
Diving Conditions
The warm Indian Ocean waters around Zanzibar makes for easy relaxed diving in calmer sea conditions.
- Water Temperature: 24-29 degrees Celsius
- Visibility: 20-60 meters
- Diving Difficulty: All levels
- Depth Range: 2-30+ meters
Time To Go Diving
You can dive in Zanzibar all year round.
Best Diving
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Diving Zanzibar’s Marine Reserve
Mnemba Island
The reefs around Mnemba Island are declared marine conservation area in Zanzibar.
Diving in Mnemba is well known for encounters with pods of dolphins, diverse marine life and great visibility.
Dolphins sightings are a regular occurrence. We sometimes encounter them during a dive.
Dolphins in Mnemba Island
Kichwani and Wattabomie spots in Mnemba are top choices for your diving adventure in Zanzibar.
Best Diving
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Diving in Pemba Island
Pemba North
Dive the exceptional underwater paradise of Pemba Island with local PADI Pros.
Professional Team
Our passionate and knowledgeable PADI Pros are dedicated to creating a safe and enjoyable underwater adventure for divers of all levels. The professional dive center team, including dive masters, instructors, and boat captains are Zanzibaris, some with over 15 years of local experience and 8000 local dives under their belt.
Huge Variety of Diving
Pemba Island is a pristine destination offering extraordinary dive sites, from steep walls to exhilarating drift dives and diverse reef systems. Home to a dazzling array of marine life and beautiful underwater landscapes, Pemba is a must-visit for any underwater explorer from beginner to seasoned diver.
Gear Up for Free
Our new dive center on Pemba Island provides quality branded new dive gear from Scuba Pro and Mares, completely free of charge!
Free Transfer in Makangale
We offer free transfer from your Makangale accommodation to our dive center on Pemba Island, located just 500 meters south from Verani Beach Lodge and 3 kilometers south from Pemba Paradise Hotel.
Best Diving
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Diving in Zanzibar North
Diving Seasons Zanzibar North
March April May
Experience fantastic diving conditions in Nungwi in March, April, May, the best time to dive exclusively around the north coast of Zanzibar Island.
The underwater visibility is amazing at this time, and you’ll see more and bigger fish on most dives than the rest of the year!
November
Experience the magic of November diving in Nungwi, one of the best times to dive exclusively around the north coast of Zanzibar Island.
The underwater visibility is amazing at this time, and you’ll dive in crystal-clear, calm, and warm Indian Ocean waters.
Scuba Specials
Book your underwater adventure in Zanzibar and Pemba Island
20%
Zanzibar Island (Nungwi)
Save 20% when pre-booking for February to November.
15%
Pemba Island (Mkunguni)
Save 15% when pre-booking for February to November.
Free T-Shirt
Zanzibar Island (Nungwi)
Get your free Fun Divers Zanzibar t-shirt when you complete 4 or more dives or a scuba diving course with us this February to November.
Free T-Shirt
Pemba Island (Mkunguni)
Get your free Fun Divers Zanzibar t-shirt when you complete 6 or more dives or a scuba diving course with us this February to November.
Free Scuba Dive
Zanzibar Island (Nungwi)
Get a bonus dive (on the same excursion) when you book a double dive this February to November.