Divelocation   Pemba Island

Divelocation:
Pemba Island
Country:
Tanzania
Description:
Is the other main island of the Zanzibar Archipelago. While you could not call Unguja an urban area, Pemba Island is even less developed. The diving is nevertheless, well worth the extra effort. It should be noted to be careful that you do not confuse Pemba Island in Zanzibar with Pemba a city in Mozambique as they are both diving destinations
Divelocation access:
With boat
Best time access:
All year around

Divesites


    ID
    Site name
    Site Info
    Accessibility
    Site Conditions
    Average depth
    Max depth
    Has google map
    Has images
    Has youtube clips
    Shimba wall
    A gentle sloping wall, starting at about 6 m and runs parallel to the island for about 500m. connecting with Shimba hills. The Max depth of 25 m making this suitable for Advanced divers. Noted for its red tooth trigger fish, nudibranches and leaf fish to name but a few.
    with boat
    quite good
    12
    25
    Yes
    No
    Yes
    Njao Gap
    A 30 min boat ride from the resort, Njao Gap which separates Njao island from the main island, you will find 5 different dive sites (Coral Garden, North Wall, South Wall, Slip stream, Jahazi Reef)ranging from 5 m to 40 m with sheer walls, mountains and coral gardens. This site focuses on good visibility, a massive variety of hard and soft coral, strong currents and a healthy vibrant range of marine life for example, Titan trigger fish, Napoleon wrasse, green turtles, giant trevally and dog tooth tuna, to name but a few, on the deeper dives we have been known to see white tip reef sharks, the sites are suitable for divers and snorkelers of all levels.
    with boat
    quite good
    20
    40
    Yes
    No
    Yes
    House Reef
    Right on the entrance to the manta resort coming from the ocean, an open patch of sand at 5m with superb visibility, flowing into big coral bomies filled with tropical fish and nudibranches, is perfect for snorkelers and divers of all levels, as well as night dives, Keep an eye out for large eye squid and octopus.
    with boat
    quite good
    10
    25
    Yes
    No
    Yes