Diving in Zanzibar and Pemba Island
Diving in Zanzibar and Pemba Island · Local PADI Dive Resort
Pemba
Experience the magic of scuba diving in Pemba Island
Zanzibar
Experience the magic of scuba diving in Zanzibar Island
Try Diving
Explore Zanzibar and Pemba Island under the sea with a PADI Discover Scuba Diving course
Learn To Dive
Quality beginner and advanced scuba diving courses with Fun Divers Zanzibar
Dive With Us
Personalised scuba diving adventures in Zanzibar and Pemba Island, with local PADI Pros
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 Island, we offer daily scuba diving excursions to the top spots in Zanzibar and Pemba as well. Enjoy personalised service, small groups, expert local guides, high-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
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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 is made up of Zanzibaris who grew up exploring the local waters as fishermen and gained deep knowledge of the reefs and marine life in Zanzibar and Pemba Island.
PADI Regional Manager visiting Zanzibar
Local Guides
Our experienced local PADI Pros will introduce you to the best diving Zanzibar and Pemba Island have to offer.
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 high-quality branded dive gear from Scubapro and Mares free of charge.
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.
Pemba Island is renowned for its untouched underwater world and extraordinary dive sites, featuring a mix of wall and reef dives suitable for all certification levels. Home to vibrant marine life and breathtaking underwater landscapes, Pemba is a bucket-list destination for underwater explorers.
New dive center on Pemba Island
New Dive Center on Pemba Island
Fun Divers Zanzibar has opened a new local PADI dive resort on the northwest coast of Pemba Island. From here you can reach the best dive sites of the island in a short time, including Swiss Reef, Shimba Hills, Shimba Wall, Njao Gap and many more.
Our passionate and knowledgeable local PADI Pros are dedicated to creating a safe and enjoyable underwater adventure for divers of all levels. The professional dive center team are Zanzibaris, some with over 15 years of local experience and 8000 local dives under their belt.
We offer new, comfortable on-site accommodation and a delightful dining experience. Relax in our cozy garden-view rooms for a peaceful retreat. Savor delicious local and international cuisine at our beachfront restaurant on the idyllic Mkunguni Beach.
All you need to know about diving in Pemba Island…
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.