Tanzania's Indian Ocean coast hosts some of Africa's most pristine coral reefs — from Pemba Island's dramatic wall dives and strong drift currents to Zanzibar's sheltered gardens and Mafia Island's protected marine park. Both beginners and experienced divers will find exceptional underwater experiences here.
Duration
3–10 days
Estimated cost
$50/dive – $350+ per person/day
Best season
October – March
Operators
33 available
Ngorongoro
Northern Circuit
Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro Region
Zanzibar
Zanzibar Archipelago
Arusha National Park
Arusha Region
Tarangire
Northern Circuit
Serengeti
Northern Circuit
Mafia Island
Mafia Archipelago
Lake Manyara
Northern Circuit
Pemba Island
Zanzibar Archipelago
Kitulo National Park
Mbeya Region
Mahale Mountains
Western Tanzania
Mikumi
Southern Circuit
Selous
Southern Circuit
Udzungwa Mountains
Southern Highlands
Burigi-Chato National Park
Kagera Region
Usambara Mountains
Tanga Region
Nyerere National Park
Southern Tanzania
Ruaha
Southern Circuit
Ugalla River National Park
Tabora Region
Mkomazi National Park
Kilimanjaro & Tanga Region
Saadani National Park
Coast Region
Katavi
Western Tanzania
Gombe
Western Tanzania
Lushoto
Tanga Region
Iringa
Southern Highlands
Bagamoyo
Coast Region
Mtwara
Mtwara Region
Ukerewe Island
Mwanza Region
Kilwa Kisiwani
Lindi Region
Lake Nyasa
Mbeya & Ruvuma Region
Songo Mnara
Lindi Region
Rumanyika-Karagwe National Park
Kagera Region
Ibanda-Kyerwa National Park
Kagera Region
Kondoa Rock-Art Sites
Dodoma Region
October – March
The northeast monsoon season (Oct–Mar) brings calm seas and excellent underwater visibility, often 20–30m. June–September sees the southeast monsoon with rougher conditions and reduced visibility on some sites.
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