Your Pristine Dive Experience On Pemba Island.
Dive with Swahili Divers, the Safest Dive Center in East Africa.
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SAFETY FIRST.
Full-Day Dive Excursions For Groups — With Expert Guides!
Embark on the ultimate Pemba Island dive expedition with Us!
Our Full-Day Dive Excursions on Pemba Island, Tanzania, are tailored for groups seeking thrills and exploration (with safety in mind). Swim alongside exotic marine life, and immerse yourself in the majestic beauty of Pemba Island's waters.
Create your oceanic tale with us! Book your book's dive excursion today.
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Experience Scuba diving on Pemba Island, East Africa. Our group dive excursions are tailored to allow you to explore East African Marine life, with your safety in mind.
Pemba Island’s neat waters are the cleanest and brightest you’ll ever see. The waters are teeming with diverse marine life.
Dive with the safest center in East Africa, with 0 incidents or near misses in over 5 years of continuous dive excursions.
You dive with experts and with the best quality dive equipment. We’re the only agency in the region to offer:
NITROX DIVING
DECO 40
DECO 50
And other technical diving courses.
Book your dive adventure with Swahili Divers today.
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Most well-known snorkeling destinations have become crowded and over-commercialized, taking away from the serene and authentic experience you crave.
Pemba Island is your solution to new snorkeling experiences.
At the Swahili Divers Dive Center, we offer an exceptional opportunity for snorkelers seeking an unparalleled experience.
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You're yearning for an experience that combines adventure, culture, and a chance to hone your diving skills further.
There's a whole new world waiting to be explored in the azure waters of Pemba Island.
Swahili Divers, the only RAID instructor training center north of South Africa offers an unparalleled opportunity that you might be missing out on.
Pemba Island is an oasis of pristine waters, teeming with marine life and bathed in warm, crystal-clear seas.
Swahili Divers invites you to embark on the diving adventure of a lifetime.
Book a dive excursion with us!
Join our Full-Day excursions for unmatched experiences that create lifelong Memories. Dive to depths of up to 60m with our expert guides.
About Pemba Island, Tanzania
Karibu Pemba! (Welcome to Pemba!)
Pemba Island Tanzania has the most spectacularly healthy reefs in East Africa, with one of the top prolific reef systems in the world.
The Island is blessed with coral-covered walls, coral-strewn reef slopes, and enormous, healthy bommies and fans that are surrounded by reef fish.
Our local fishing community is generally and happily inept. As Gavin Goodhart, Director Of Ambrosia Television (UK), said…
““I would say that Misali Island and especially the north of Pemba are easily one of the healthiest 30 reefs in the world.” When we first heard this, we were disappointed that we were not in the top five... but then it’s just an opinion.”
Why Pemba Island, Tanzania?
Diverse Marine Life
Meet schools of chevron barracuda, yellowfin tuna, Jacks, and snapper. Giant groupers sit territorially on our reefs, and most sites have a resident Maori wrasse. Ribbon eels, fire dartfish, and leaf-fish can be found on many of Pemba’s reefs. Nudibranchs are a specialty.
Multiple Dive Sites
Pemba’s dive sites are simply stunning. With our expertise and insider knowledge, you'll discover hidden gems that other tourists can only dream of. We see a large variety on every dive, and we often see the famous 30cm Spanish dancer!
Off-the-Beaten-Path
Tired of the crowds? Pemba offers an off-the-beaten-path experience. You'll have the serene underwater world all to yourself, making it an ideal choice for those who prefer snorkeling over the chaos of crowded dive spots.
Zanzibar’s untouched Jewel
Pemba Island, Zanzibar’s undiscovered jewel, is an untampered holiday paradise in the Indian Ocean. Unlike other popular destinations, it remains pristine and unspoiled, with clear waters, and an abundance of marine life.
Don't miss out – Book your dive adventure with Swahili Divers today.
First World Service
In a Third World Country.
Safety First. Top Dive Instructors.
Dive with seasoned divers and learn from experienced instructors.
Dive Instructor Training
At Swahili Divers, we offer First class service in a third-world country.
Get top-notch training and guidance regardless of your dive experience.
Swahili Divers is the only RAID Diving Instructor Training Facility in East Africa, offering the full range of recreational technical and specialty diving courses:
- SIDE MOUNT certification
- TWIN BACK MOUNT
- Deep 40
- DECO 40
- DECO 50
- Nitrox EAN30 is available now, and we are the ONLY provider on Pemba to offer it.
Pemba Island is now one of the best places in the world to learn to dive safely, increase your skill level, and learn new specialties.
We are the SAFEST, the most EXPERIENCED, and the most PROFESSIONAL dive center in the region.
OUR PRICES
Please note all prices shown are valid up to the end of April 2024. New prices will take effect from June 2024.
Diving & Snorkeling
Discover Scuba Dive
Including equipment included
USD 175.00
Two morning dives
All equipment, expert-guided dive excursions, including snacks & drinks on surface interval any reef
USD 155.00
Three morning dives
All equipment, expert Guided Dives, including snacks & drinks on surface intervals
USD 195.00
Snorkeling from boat with divers
All equipment included, plus expert Guide Provided
USD 40 per person (Minimum 2)
Kayaking Mangrove
$ 45 per person (minimum 2)
Dive Packages
(3 days x 2 morning dives – 6 dives)
USD 430.00
5 days x 2 morning dives – 10 dives
USD 660.00
Enriched Air Nitrox
Fun Dives
(S-100) 13.2 litre tank = $21.00
(S-80) 11.1 litre tank = $18
(S-63) 9 litre tank = $14
Packages
(S-100) 13.2 litre tank = $17.25
(S-80) 11.1 litre tank = $14
(S-63) 9 litre tank = $12
Enriched Air Nitrox fills above 30% are $1 per percent. I.e. Nitrox 32 with a package in an S-80 would be $14.
Deep Sea Fishing
Half Day (3 hours)
$ 400 Including water/ soft drinks
Full Day (5 hours)
$ 650 Including water/ soft drinks/ snacks
Scuba diving Courses
Open Water
(3 to 4 days)
Learn how to dive as a beginner autonomous scuba diver and get your Open Water Diver (OWD) certification.
$ 600
Advanced Open Water
(3 to 5 days)
Go one step further from entry-level certification. Go from 18m to 30m ( 60 to 100 ft) deep, and get your Advanced Open Water Diver (AOWD) certification.
$ 550
Hear from Fellow Divers
"Two weeks of sheer bliss by the sea. Mike's expertise in diving and fishing, along with his captivating insights left us in awe. The experience was akin to a 'David Attenborough' narration. Mike and his staff made us feel right at home. A very special place, indeed."
"Our experience was superb. Mike's diving guidance was a game-changer, and I'm eager to continue my diving course. Highly recommend Swahili Divers' Gecko Nature Lodge for accommodation and great food!"
"We explored Pemba's wild marine beauty for the first time. With sea arches teeming with iridescent fish and Mike's expert guidance, all three dives were thrilling. Eddie, the local boat driver, added a unique touch with his insights into the island's nature and culture. A truly magical place with coconut crabs and the coldest beer in Zanzibar!"
Our equipment
BAUER, AQUALUNG AND APEX EQUIPMENT.
Swahili Divers uses only the best and most rugged AQUALUNG Equipment, APEX Specialty Equipment, and LUXFER Cylinders. Aqualung and APEX make some of the finest dive equipment in the world.
We only use state-of-the-art diving equipment regularly serviced and maintained by our in-house specialists.
Thanks to our strong associations with manufacturers, we can supply all your needs at very competitive pricing. We have Back Mount, Side Mount, Twin Back Mount, and Stage setups.
We’re the ONLY DIVE CENTER TO HYPERFILTER ALL GASES. THE ONLY CENTER WITH O2 CLEAN CYLINDERS. NO OTHER CENTER OFFERS THIS GUARANTEE.
EQUIPMENT HIRE
Most divers prefer to use familiar equipment that fits them comfortably.
However we realize that for many reasons this cannot always be possible or practical, we therefore maintain a full line of reliable equipment in various sizes to fit any of your needs.
Do not worry about excess luggage, or the risk of loss and damage, enjoy your time with us.
We provide a complete line of regularly serviced equipment ranging from mask and fins to side mounts and twin back mounts.
Underwater cameras and lights are available at an extra cost for hire.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL DIVES BOOKING A 50% DEPOSIT MUST BE RECEIVED AHEAD OF TIME AND THE BALANCE PAID FOR IN FULL PRIOR TO DIVING