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
8 available
Mafia Island
Mafia Archipelago
Gombe
Western Tanzania
Iringa
Southern Highlands
Lushoto
Tanga Region
Mahale Mountains
Western Tanzania
Mikumi
Southern Circuit
Mkomazi National Park
Kilimanjaro & Tanga Region
Ruaha
Southern Circuit
Selous
Southern Circuit
Usambara Mountains
Tanga Region
Zanzibar
Zanzibar Archipelago
Arusha National Park
Arusha Region
Bagamoyo
Coast Region
Ibanda-Kyerwa National Park
Kagera Region
Katavi
Western Tanzania
Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro Region
Kilwa Kisiwani
Lindi Region
Kitulo National Park
Mbeya Region
Kondoa Rock-Art Sites
Dodoma Region
Lake Manyara
Northern Circuit
Lake Nyasa
Mbeya & Ruvuma Region
Ngorongoro
Northern Circuit
Nyerere National Park
Southern Tanzania
Saadani National Park
Coast Region
Serengeti
Northern Circuit
Tarangire
Northern Circuit
Udzungwa Mountains
Southern Highlands
Ugalla River National Park
Tabora Region
Pemba Island
Zanzibar Archipelago
Rumanyika-Karagwe National Park
Kagera Region
Burigi-Chato National Park
Kagera Region
Songo Mnara
Lindi Region
Ukerewe Island
Mwanza Region
Mtwara
Mtwara 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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