Zanzibar diving and snorkelling is amongst the most spectacular in the world with stunning coral gardens and more than 350 fish species recorded. The diverse aquatic life off Zanzibar's coast includes frequent sightings of turtles and dolphins, as well as occasional sightings of humpback whales and whale sharks! There are magnificient dive sites offered by the nearby Scuba diving centre who offer variety and adventure for beginners trying scuba for the first time as well as for the experienced diver! The dives are planned by them around the tides to offer you the best visibility and least currents. However, their diverse reefs offer brilliant diving any time of day, and year-round diving. You may choose drift diving, deep diving, fish identification or an exhilerating night dive! Fringing Kendwa Reef offers lovely coral bommies close to shore in shallow water, however their diving and snorkelling trips are all by boat. Snorkellers may choose to go to Kendwa Reef and Kendwa Gardens which are located 800 meters out from from the dive base and hence only a couple minutes by boat. Enthusiastic snorkellers may choose to swim to the reef - please stop by the dive centre for tips and pointers. Tumbatu Island is highly recommended for snorkelling; with untouched reefs it is still a hidden treasure and only a 15 minute journey by speed boat. Last, but certainly not least, snorkellers will want to see the famous Mnemba Atoll which by the boats is only a 30 minute journey from the dive centre. Snorkellers are welcome to join any dive boats going to these destinations or this dive centre shall organise a trip exclusively for snorkelling if you desire. |