Diving in Zanzibar and Pemba Islands
Diving in Zanzibar and Pemba Islands · Local PADI Dive Resort
Pemba Island
Experience the magic of scuba diving in Pemba Island
Zanzibar Island
Experience the magic of scuba diving in Zanzibar Island
Try Diving
Explore Zanzibar and Pemba Islands under the sea with a PADI Discover Scuba Diving course
Learn To Dive
Quality beginner and advanced scuba certification courses with the local PADI Dive Resort in Zanzibar and Pemba Islands
Dive With Us
Personalised scuba diving adventures in Zanzibar and Pemba Islands, with local PADI Pros
Diving in Zanzibar Island
Diving in Pemba Island
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 Islands.
Our dive center is run by a charming team of local Zanzibaris who grew up exploring these very waters. For many years before, we experienced the reefs as local fishermen.
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 Islands.
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 region 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
What awaits beneath the waves? Explore stunning reefs, vibrant walls, coral gardens and hidden gems in Zanzibar North. Discover our dive sites.
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, abundant sea life and great visibility.
Dolphins sightings are a regular occurrence. We sometimes encounter them during a dive.
Kichwani and Wattabomie spots in Mnemba are top choices for your diving adventure in Zanzibar. Discover the magic of diving in the marine reserve.
Dolphins in Mnemba Island
Diving in Pemba Island
New Dive Center
Dive the breathtaking underwater paradise of Pemba Island with local experts! Fun Divers Zanzibar has opened a new PADI Dive Resort on Pemba Island in June 2024.
Local Expert Guides
Our team of passionate and knowledgeable PADI dive professionals are dedicated to creating a safe and enjoyable experience for divers of all levels. This experienced Zanzibari team, including dive masters, instructors, and boat captains from Pemba and Nungwi, boasts members with over 15 years of local experience and 8000 local dives under their belt.
Best Dive Sites
We offer daily excursions to Pemba’s legendary and awe-inspiring dive sites, including Swiss Reef, Shimba Hills, Shimba Wall, Njao Gap, Fundo Gap, and many more. The variety of wall and reef dives suits every level of diver qualification.
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 a free transfer from your Makangale accommodation to our dive center in Mkunguni, Pemba Island. Our new dive center is located directly on the pristine Mkunguni Beach, just 500 meters south from Verani Beach Lodge and 3 kilometers south from Pemba Paradise Hotel.
Book Unbeatable Offers
Get your free Fun Divers Zanzibar t-shirt when you complete 6 or more dives or a PADI course in Pemba Island with us this July-November.
Get a 15% discount on your pre-booking with our new Pemba base for July-November.
Diving Season Zanzibar Island
March To May
Especially in March to May, experience fantastic diving conditions around the north coast of Zanzibar Island.
The underwater visibility is great at this time. And you will see more and bigger fish on most dives than the rest of the year.
Diving season from March to May
We will show you peak diving conditions, professional service and the best sites to explore in Zanzibar North.
Scuba Specials
Book your next underwater adventure in Zanzibar and Pemba Islands
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 July 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 July to November.
Free Scuba Dive
Zanzibar Island (Nungwi)
Get a bonus dive (on the same excursion) when you book a double dive this July to November.