Ocean Dive - Zanzibar & Pemba

The team at Ocean Dive are some of the most genuinely laid-back, yet utterly professional, people we’ve ever had the pleasure of blowing bubbles with. For us, they really nail that sweet spot between a friendly, local vibe and serious safety standards, which isn’t always easy to find. If you’re serious about diving the quieter, more pristine sites around Matemwe, especially Mnemba Atoll, these are your people. We’ve found their smaller group sizes make a real difference, allowing for longer bottom times and a more relaxed pace underwater. We love that they focus on exploring Mnemba Atoll properly. Sure, everyone goes there, but Ocean Dive seems to hit the sites when they’re less crowded, or they know the quieter corners. Our favourite memory is drifting along the wall at Kichwani, watching a huge green sea turtle cruise by, completely unfazed by us. They’re PADI affiliated, so all the usual courses are on offer, but we’d suggest them particularly for certified divers wanting to really soak up the best of Zanzibar’s north-east. Talk to them about conditions for Leven Bank, too – it can be a thrilling, drift dive when the currents are right, but you’ll want a good briefing beforehand.

Location: Zanzibar & Pemba, Tanzania, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates: -5.872500, 39.348330
Phone: +255 768 504 875
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.oceandivezanzibar.com
Certification Agencies: ["PADI"]
Courses: PADI Dive Center [padi:29908]
Address: Makame Haji Baya, PO Box 4570, 73108 Matemwe, Tanzania (united Rep.)

Dive Sites Near Ocean Dive

Ocean Dive provides access to 15 dive sites in Zanzibar & Pemba.

Abbas reef (reef)
Abbas reef (reef)
ALMASI - 3m (wreck)
Anemona City (reef)
Anemona City (reef)
Aquarium (reef)
Aquarium (reef)
Aquarium (reef)
ATA - 0m (wreck)
Barracuda Point
Bawe Island - North (reef)
Bawe Island - North (reef)
Bawe South (cenote)
Bawe South (reef)
Cement wall (wall)

Other Dive Centres in Zanzibar & Pemba

Best Time to Dive in Zanzibar & Pemba

The warmest water temperatures in Zanzibar & Pemba occur in January, averaging 28.1°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 28.1°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

January: 28.1°C (air: 27.5°C)
February: 28.1°C (air: 27.9°C)
March: 28.1°C (air: 27.7°C)
April: 28.1°C (air: 26.1°C)
May: 28.1°C (air: 26.1°C)
June: 28.1°C (air: 25.4°C)
July: 28.1°C (air: 24.8°C)
August: 28.1°C (air: 24.9°C)
September: 28.1°C (air: 25.4°C)
October: 28.1°C (air: 26.2°C)
November: 28.1°C (air: 26.7°C)
December: 28.1°C (air: 27.3°C)

Marine Life in Zanzibar & Pemba

Home to 331 recorded species including 266 reef fish, 14 sea snails & nudibranchs, 10 seagrass & algae, 8 hard corals, 8 sharks & rays, 7 sea cucumbers.

Notable Marine Life

thalassia (Thalassia hemprichii) - Seagrass & Algae
Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
Species code: Tc (Thalassodendron ciliatum) - Seagrass & Algae
halodule (Halodule uninervis) - Seagrass & Algae
cymodocea (Cymodocea rotundata) - Seagrass & Algae
Humpbacked conch (Gibberulus gibberulus) - Sea Snails & Nudibranchs
cowry (Monetaria moneta) - Sea Snails & Nudibranchs
cloth-of-gold cone snail (Conus textile) - Sea Snails & Nudibranchs
Golden-Yellow Cone (Conus flavidus) - Sea Snails & Nudibranchs
Rock Cod (Cephalopholis boenak) - Reef Fish

Recommended Packing List for Zanzibar & Pemba

Based on average water temperature of 28.1°C.

Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°C water needs minimal exposure protection
Mask - essential for every dive
Fins
BCD - buoyancy compensator
Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories