The best diving in Zanzibar is at the north end of the Island. That is why Nungwi beach is located the closest to the best dive sites in Zanzibar.
Tumbatu Island
Undoubtedly, Tumbatu Island has the nicest coral gardens on the Island. All three dive sites, have spectacular and flourishing coral reefs, with a large variety of both soft and hard corals.
Shetani & Popobawa
Allow yourself to descend on top of a marvelous reef, that starts at 3 meters deep and vertically drops to 12. Currents here are rare, so you can take your time to explore every cave and crevice, looking for moray eels and octopuses….[Read More]
Magic Reef
Magic Reef is a perfect place for photographers. A diver cannot swim for more than a few meters on this reef, without stopping to take a closer look at some unique creature.
Are you wondering why is it called Magic Reef?
Let us give you a hint. Imagine a place where you can find all the masters of camouflage on a single dive….[Read More]
Hunga / Nankiville
Two of the best dive spots in Nungwi, usually having great visibility. Both spots lie in the middle of the ocean. They consist of big coral bommies, scattered into a flat sandy bottom, covered in a great, colorful variety of corals.
Jump from the boat in Hunga reef and be ready for a quick descend to 15 meters.
At the bottom, enjoy the scenery of a huge mix of hard and soft coral, surrounded by thousands of tropical fish. Schooling snappers and dusky sweepers are awaiting you at the North tip….[Read More]
Leven Bank
Spectacular! One of Zanzibar’s best dive sites. Leven Bank is a sea mountain in open ocean which slops from 12 to 55 meters. Due to often strong currents, we recommend this site to experienced divers only.
As currents here can be strong, be ready to descend quickly into the infinite blue, reaching the reef at 30 meters….[Read More]
*** There are only a few days a month when the sea conditions and tides are suitable to dive in Leven Bank.
East Coast
Kichafi, Mbwangawa, Turtle House
As part of the island’s barrier reef, these easy dive points will give you the opportunity to see some of its unique hard coral formation.
Follow the gentle 8-to-20-meter slope and enjoy the large plate coral areas. Look for moray eels and scorpion fish in the reef or check the sand bottom for blue spotted stingrays, garden eels, and the odd guitar fish. Cross all the anemones with fierce clownfish protecting them and watch for the beautiful egg cowrie….[Read More]
Mnemba Atoll – Best dive spots in the Marine Park area.
Night Dive
on Nungwi Reef
Night dives on Nungwi Reef are a great adventure. In fact, many of our guests say that this was their best underwater experience in Zanzibar.
We offer night dives on most nights. It takes place in Nungwi Reef, right off the beach in front of our reception. Meeting at 18:15 for a briefing and get into the water at dusk.
There is a large variety of nocturnal creatures right on our home reef. Swimming Spanish dancers, hunting cuttlefish, curious octopus, lurking guitar rays, feeding frogfish and Squids are all common to see. There is something here for everyone to enjoy.
*** Night dives are limited for advanced divers.
