Diving in Zanzibar & Pemba Island
Locally-owned PADI Dive Resort in Zanzibar & Pemba Island
Zanzibar
Dive Zanzibar’s best reefs located in the North: the marine reserve of
Mnemba Island, Nungwi, Tumbatu, and Leven Bank
Pemba
Dive Pemba’s pristine vertical walls, thriving coral gardens,
and spectacular underwater landscapes
Try Diving
Explore a new world beneath the waves with our half-day Discover Scuba Diving course
Learn To Dive
Get certified or upgrade your skills with premium beginner to advanced PADI scuba diving courses
Dive With Us
Explore the best reefs in the archipelago with our local Zanzibari dive experts
Plan your Zanzibar scuba diving adventure with Fun Divers Zanzibar — the first locally-owned PADI Dive Resort with bases in Nungwi and Pemba Island. We run daily diving excursions to the region’s top reefs. Enjoy our small groups, expert local guides, free premium gear, a complimentary scuba refresher, and more.
Why Dive With Us?
Led by local Zanzibari fishermen turned senior PADI guides, our resort passes decades of reef knowledge down to the next generation. We combine unmatched local expertise with strict PADI standards to ensure a safe, authentic diving experience for every skill level.
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.
Diving Zanzibar
Diving in Zanzibar North
Our base at Nungwi Beach is the central starting point for your excursions to the best reefs 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.
Visit our Zanzibar Reef Guide to learn more about the legendary dive sites in northern Zanzibar, featuring detailed reef profiles, depths, and marine life.
Diving in Mnemba Island
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.
Explore the recommended dive sites of Mnemba Island…
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.
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
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.
Diving Pemba
Diving in Pemba Island
The reefs along the northwest coast of this remote paradise are considered the secret dive gem of the Zanzibar Archipelago.
Renowned for its pristine and extraordinary dive sites, Pemba is home to vibrant marine life and breathtaking underwater landscapes—all far from the crowds. Here, untouched coral reefs meet true island tranquility.
Visit our Pemba Reef Guide to learn more about Pemba’s legendary dive sites, featuring detailed reef profiles, depths, and marine life.
Pemba Dive & Stay
Fun Divers Zanzibar offers an authentic dive & stay experience right on Pemba’s untouched northwest coast. This unique location combines pristine serenity with incredible diving.
You are just a short boat ride away from Pemba’s premier spots, including the legendary Swiss Reef, Shimba Wall, Shimba Hills, Njao Gap, Fundo Gap, and many more.
After an amazing day of scuba diving, relax in our comfortable resort rooms and enjoy delicious meals at our beachside kitchen, set right on the pristine white sands.
Dive & Stay
Discover your authentic Pemba Island dive holiday with our locally-owned PADI Dive Resort
Scuba Specials
Book your diving adventure in the Zanzibar archipelago at excellent rates
Pre-Booking
Save 20% in Zanzibar or 15% in Pemba when you pre-book for February to November.
Free T-Shirt
Get your free Fun Divers Zanzibar t‑shirt when you complete 4 or more dives in Zanzibar, or 6 or more dives around Pemba Island with us.
Bonus Dive
Book a double dive in Nungwi and get a free 3rd bonus dive on the same excursion in February to November.
Dive Sites
Zanzibar Diving FAQ
Do I need a wetsuit?
We provide 3.5 mm wetsuits free of charge, which are perfect for our warm waters.
Are transfers included?
Yes! We offer free daily transfers within Nungwi/Kendwa (Zanzibar) and Makangale (Pemba). Outside these areas, please arrange your own transfer or contact us for help.
What kind of marine life will I see in northern Zanzibar?
The reefs around northern Zanzibar are incredibly diverse. You can expect to explore vibrant hard and soft coral gardens in Tumbatu teeming with tropical reef fish, moray eels, and green turtles. For macro-photography lovers, our Nungwi Local Reefs host seahorses, nudibranchs, and a large variety of macro marine life and extraordinary sea creatures. We also frequently encounter playful pods of bottlenose dolphins during our boat rides and surface intervals in Mnemba. Please refer to our Zanzibar Reef Guide for detailed reef profiles, depths, and marine life.
Are there extra fees to dive in Mnemba?
Yes, Mnemba is a highly protected marine conservation area. While your daily dive rate includes your boat excursion, free premium gear rental, and refreshments, the government-mandated Marine Conservation Fee is excluded and must be paid separately. Please contact us for full transparency before you book.
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 professional. For PADI courses, we maintain an intimate ratio of 1 to 4 students per instructor.
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.