Zanzibar Watersports @ Kendwa Rocks - Zanzibar & Pemba

The team at Zanzibar Watersports @ Kendwa Rocks are the kind of people you want to dive with. They’re based right there on Kendwa Beach, which we think is one of the best spots to launch from on the whole island – easy beach access, no long boat rides just to get to the boat. We’ve found their instructors have a knack for making new divers feel completely at ease. If you’re looking to get your PADI Open Water, or even just a Discover Scuba Dive, this is a top choice. What we really appreciate about Zanzibar Watersports is their local knowledge. They hit a good dozen or so sites regularly, and they’re good at picking the right one for the day's conditions. We’ve seen some incredible things out with them: Napoleon wrasse cruising by, reef sharks patrolling the deeper sections, and once, a huge school of barracuda swirling above us near Tumbatu Island. They run a tight ship, safety-wise, but it always feels relaxed. After your dive, you’re back on Kendwa Beach, which, let's be honest, is a pretty sweet place to debrief with a cold drink. We’d suggest going early in the morning; the water often feels calmer, and you beat the midday sun.

Location: Zanzibar & Pemba, Tanzania, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates: -5.754101, 39.290863
Phone: +255 622 474 444
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.zanzibarwatersports.com
Certification Agencies: ["PADI"]
Courses: PADI 5 Star Dive Resort [padi:19425]
Address: Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel, Zanzibar, Tanzania (united Rep.)

Dive Sites Near Zanzibar Watersports @ Kendwa Rocks

Zanzibar Watersports @ Kendwa Rocks 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