Top 10 Places to go Diving in Zanzibar

Zanzibar is a picturesque island off the coast of Tanzania. Zanzibar offers some fantastic opportunities for travelers, ranging from shopping in the architectural Stone Town to relaxing on the sandy, white beaches. Zanzibar also has some of the best diving spots in the region. One of the most extraordinary things is that you can dive throughout the year, with water temperatures averaging 27 degrees Celsius with visibility ranging from 20 to 60 meters. However, the best months for the perfect dive are July to September or December and January. You can also go diving in February or March. The top ten places to go diving in Zanzibar include: 

1. Leven Bank

Leven Bank is considered one of the best diving spots in Zanzibar, with a depth ranging from 12 to 55 meters. It has scenic underwater mountains, and you will get to explore an exotic range of marine life, including whitetip reef sharks, rainbow runners, barracudas, honeycomb moray eels, and many others. 

1. Nankivell & Hunga Reef

Nankivell and Hunga Reef dive spots are for intermediate divers. Although it is a shallower region, it has a diverse ecosystem of bommies, colorful corals, and captivating views. You will find barracudas, snappers, reef sharks, lobsters, and plenty of other marine life at these spots. 

1. Boribu Reef

The Boribu Reef offers crystal clear waters that allow you to explore the depths of marine life and landscapes. The Boribu Reef is for experienced divers and is approximately 30 meters deep, and marine life includes lobsters, Bluefin tunas, moray eels, and barracudas. 

1. Mnemba Island

You will need to take a boat to reach Mnemba Island. The private island has breathtaking diving spots and beautiful coral reefs with marine life diversity that will captivate you. This spot is also great for beginners. 

1. Wattabomi

Wattabomi is a well-known diving spot and offers the most diverse marine ecosystem in the region. Ranging from 6 to 30 meters in-depth, you will find blue-spotted stingrays, dolphins, black snappers, stonefish, and many other colorful and exotic marine life.  

1. Kichwani

Kichwani is perfect for new divers. Its depth ranges from 2 to 30 meters. You will encounter tip reef sharks, Napoleon wrasse, torpedo ray, and goatfish. 

1. Big Wall

Only suited for experienced divers, Big Wall has strong currents and depth ranging from 14 meters to 70 meters. Divers will descend a vertical wall to reach the majestical underwater world, where you will find magnificent caves, hard corals, soft corals, and a variety of underwater life, including unicorn fish, groupers rays, batfish, and even hammerhead sharks.   

1. Aquarium

Aquarium is a diving spot in the Mnemba Atoll, and it is considered one of the most beautiful diving spots in the region. The depth range from 10 to 24 meters and is excellent for beginners. The beauty of this dive spot will leave you awestruck. 

1. Tumbatu Island

Tumbatu Island is another fantastic spot for new divers. The island is located in Unguja Island. 

1. Mwana Wa Mwana

Mwana Wa Mwana is a relatively shallow and sloping reef with depths ranging from 5 to 12 meters. It has picturesque coral gardens, and its sheer beauty has earned it a position in the top ten diving spots in Zanzibar. 

Zanzibar is a fantastic place to visit where you can do a range of activities. Explore the island, walk through Stone Town, or visit the beach. To learn more about this place, read our Travel To Zanzibar This Summer With As Salaam Air.