Diving Zanzibar & Pemba
Dive into Zanzibar & Pemba Island with our locally‑owned PADI Resort
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Explore a new world beneath the waves with our half-day Discover Scuba Diving course
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Dive With Us
Explore the archipelago’s amazing reefs alongside trusted local dive experts
Reef Guide Zanzibar
Explore the legendary northern reefs from Mnemba to Leven Bank
Reef Guide Pemba
Discover our ultimate guide to Pemba Island’s pristine reefs
Choose Your Destination
Plan your diving adventure with Fun Divers Zanzibar—the first locally-owned PADI Dive Resort with bases in Nungwi and Pemba Island. Join our daily small-group excursions led by expert local guides, complete with free premium gear, a complimentary scuba refresher, and more.
Diving Zanzibar
Diving Pemba
Why Dive With Us?
PADI Regional Manager visiting Fun Divers Zanzibar on Nungwi Beach
Locally-Owned
Authentic Zanzibari hospitality and deep-rooted reef knowledge from guides who grew up on these waters.
Small Groups
We guarantee maximum safety and a personalised experience with a low diver‑to‑guide ratio (classes from 1 to 4 students maximum).
Premium Gear
Dive with confidence using meticulously maintained Scubapro and Mares equipment, provided completely free of charge.
What Our Divers Say
Scuba Diving in Zanzibar
Nungwi Dive Center
Departing straight from our dive center on Nungwi Beach, we take you to Zanzibar’s most popular reefs, walls, and macro spots in just a short boat ride.
Our dive schedules are flexible with customer preferences. We typically offer 2 dives per day, with a third dive available upon request, weather and sea conditions permitting.
🪸 Mnemba Island
Zanzibar’s premier marine conservation area featuring frequent wild dolphin encounters, exceptional visibility, and world-class dive sites for all experience levels. Explore Mnemba Reef Guide…
🪸 Tumbatu Island
Spectacular coral gardens filled with rare macro life and resident sea turtles. Explore Tumbatu Reef Guide…
🪸 Nungwi
Quick boat rides to premier macro havens, stunning cabbage coral formations, and vibrant bommies home to seahorses, frogfish, and turtles. Explore Nungwi Reef Guide…
🪸 Leven Bank
An exhilarating undersea mountain, ideal for advanced drift diving with strong currents and pelagic fish. Challenge Leven Bank Guide…
Diving Conditions
The warm Indian Ocean waters around Zanzibar make for easy relaxed diving in calmer sea conditions.
Water Temperature
24–29 °C
Visibility
20-60 meters
Diving Difficulty
All levels
Depth Range
2-30+ meters
Diving Seasons
While diving in Zanzibar is fantastic year-round, you can experience the absolute best conditions exclusively in the northern region of Zanzibar during March, April, May, and November, when the seasonal winds drop to reveal calm seas, peak visibility, and a higher volume of marine life.
Ready to dive into northern Zanzibar? Check our seasonal guides or contact us to book your adventure.
Join Our Boat Diving Excursions
Morning Dives
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
May depart at 7:00 AM depending on local tides. Please contact us for availability.
Afternoon Dives
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Subject to sea conditions and diver availability. Please enquire with our team.
Night Dives
For advanced divers only. Subject to sea conditions and diver availability. Prior day diving skills will be assessed before confirming. Please consult with our team.
Pemba Dive & Stay
Pemba Island, situated north of Unguja, offers world-class, uncrowded scuba diving in pristine underwater landscapes. The reefs along the northwest coast are considered the secret dive gem of the Zanzibar Archipelago.
Fun Divers Zanzibar offers a unique dive & stay experience right on Pemba’s northwest coast, combining a relaxed getaway with incredible diving. You are just a short boat ride away from Pemba’s premier spots, including Swiss Reef, Shimba Wall, Njao Gap, Fundo Gap, and more.
Discover your authentic Pemba Island dive holiday with our locally‑owned PADI Dive Resort.
Dive More Spend Less
Discover our top diving deals in the Zanzibar archipelago.
Early Bird Discount
Save 20% in Zanzibar or 15% in Pemba when you pre‑book for February to November.
Free T-Shirt
Claim a FREE Fun Divers Zanzibar T‑shirt when you complete 4+ dives in Zanzibar or 6+ in Pemba Island.
Bonus Dive
Book a double dive in Nungwi and get a 3rd dive FREE on the same excursion (Feb-Nov).
Diving Zanzibar FAQ
How big are the dive groups on your boat?
We pride ourselves on providing a highly personalised, uncrowded experience. To ensure your safety and enjoyment, our dive groups are intentionally kept small, with a maximum of 4 divers per local PADI guide. For PADI courses, we maintain an intimate ratio of 1 to 4 students per instructor.
Are there extra fees to dive in Mnemba?
Yes, Mnemba is a highly protected marine conservation area. While your dive package covers your boat excursion, complimentary gear rental, and refreshments — the government-mandated marine conservation fees (standard + special area) are excluded and must be paid separately. Please contact us for full transparency before you book.
What kind of marine life can I see while diving in Zanzibar?
Zanzibar’s waters are incredibly biodiverse, holding over 500 marine species. In the Mnemba Island Marine Conservation Area, you can frequently encounter pods of bottlenose dolphins, green sea turtles, abundant fish, and reef sharks. Tumbatu Island features spectacular coral gardens filled with rare macro life and resident sea turtles. Nungwi local reefs offer premier macro havens, stunning cabbage coral formations, and vibrant bommies home to seahorses, frogfish, and turtles. In the open sea around Nungwi and Leven Bank, expect larger shoals of trevally, barracuda, and tuna.
When is the best time to dive in Zanzibar?
While these tropical waters are warm year-round, the ultimate diving experience happens exclusively in the Zanzibar Island north region during March, April, May, and November. In these specific months, the strong seasonal winds drop, leaving behind glass-calm seas, crystal-clear visibility, and a higher volume of marine life. Learn more about our favourite diving season in March, April, and May or explore conditions in November.
Are transfers included?
Yes! We offer free daily transfers within Nungwi/Kendwa.
Outside these areas, please arrange your own transfer or contact us for help.
Do I need a wetsuit?
We provide 3.5 mm wetsuits free of charge, which are perfect for our warm waters.
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