Scubafish Dive Center Ltd - Zanzibar & Pemba

The team at Scubafish Dive Center Ltd are exactly the kind of people you want looking after you in Zanzibar. Based out of Matemwe, they’re perfectly positioned for the Mnemba Atoll, which is easily our favourite diving in the area. We’ve always found their briefings thorough and their boat crews quick to help with gear. They run a tight ship, in the best possible way. What makes Scubafish stand out for us is their commitment to smaller groups. You won’t find yourself crammed onto a boat with a dozen other divers, which makes a huge difference when you’re trying to photograph a ribbon eel or simply enjoy the schooling bannerfish on the reef. We particularly love their morning two-tank trips to Mnemba – get out early, beat the crowds, and you’ll often have the walls and bommies almost to yourselves. Keep an eye out for the green turtles that cruise the shallows; they’re remarkably unfazed by divers. They’re a PADI 5 Star outfit too, so if you’re looking to get certified or advance your skills, you’ll be in very capable hands. We’d suggest booking ahead, especially during peak season, as their spots fill up fast for good reason.

Location: Zanzibar & Pemba, Tanzania, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates: -5.875901, 39.351370
Phone: +255 779 111 888
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.scubafishzanzibar.com
Certification Agencies: ["PADI"]
Courses: PADI 5 Star Dive Resort [padi:23319]
Address: Azanzi Beach Hotel, Zanzibar, Tanzania (united Rep.)

Dive Sites Near Scubafish Dive Center Ltd

Scubafish Dive Center Ltd 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