Great Wall
Why dive here
With 312+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue-spotted stingrays, dolphins, eagle rays and hammerhead sharks - Great Wall offers some of Zanzibar & Pemba's richest wall diving. Water ranges 26-30°C, warmest February, March, April.
The Great Wall is exactly what it sounds like, a sheer drop-off that plunges into the deep blue. Here, we've found plenty of pelagics cruising by, often a good spot for reef sharks and schooling barracuda. It’s a site for those comfortable with deeper water and the chance of some stronger currents, offering a classic Indian Ocean wall dive experience. We think it’s best for experienced divers looking for that big fish action.
Nearest Dive Centres to Great Wall
Dive shops near Great Wall
Mnemba Island Lodge
TGI
Dive Point Zanzibar
One Ocean Zanzibar
Ocean Dive
Scubafish Dive Center Ltd
Reviews for Great Wall
Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Great Wall
Great Wall Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Great Wall, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-5.98, 39.4) (10km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
27°C
81°F · Range: 25.9–28.4°C
Air Temperature
26°C
79°F
Wind Speed
4.72 m/s
9.2 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1013.8 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
Plan & book
Ways to dive Zanzibar & Pemba, from day trips to liveaboards.
Day trips & courses
via GetYourGuideGuided dives, courses and snorkel trips with instant booking.
Find dive trips in Zanzibar & PembaPlaces to stay
via Booking.comHotels and dive resorts near Zanzibar & Pemba.
Search stays in Zanzibar & PembaDive insurance
Most travel insurance excludes or limits scuba. Check what you need before you go.
Dive insurance explainedPartner links: we may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
Where to Stay near Great Wall
Prices from Booking.com. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.