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Diving

Diving

Diving opens a deeper view of Tanzania’s marine environments. With a qualified local dive professional, you can explore coral reefs, drop-offs and habitats used by tropical fish, rays, turtles and other marine life. The experience is shaped by your certification, previous experience and confidence in the water, with dive sites selected around depth, visibility and current conditions. With Lamai, diving is included where it fits naturally within the coastal journey and can be arranged responsibly with experienced local operators.

Best for:

  • Certified divers
  • Travellers interested in coral reefs and marine life
  • Experienced divers looking for varied coastal environments
  • Couples and private groups
  • Travellers combining safari with an active island stay
Zanzibar

Where to experience

Zanzibar
Zanzibar offers the broadest range of diving environments of the three islands, with reef dives, drop-offs and sites suited to different experience levels.
Pemba Island
Pemba is especially suited to divers who want the underwater environment to be a central part of their stay. Its surrounding waters include reefs, walls and deeper sites where currents can play a stronger role in the experience.
Mafia Island
Mafia combines diving with a wider marine environment of coral reefs, seagrass, mangroves and protected coastal waters. Diving here is not only about individual marine species. The reefs form part of a connected marine system, and experienced local operators can help you understand how different habitats support fish, turtles and other marine life.

When to go and what to bring

Diving conditions depend on wind, tides, currents, rainfall and underwater visibility. Suitable sites can vary throughout the year, so the local dive team chooses the location around current sea conditions and your experience level. Bring swimwear, sun protection, a towel and your certification details. Dive equipment is normally available through the operator, although experienced divers may prefer to bring personal items such as a mask or dive computer. Any medical conditions that may affect diving should be discussed before the activity is confirmed. 

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