Zanzibar & Pemba, Tanzania
    Chumbe Island Coral Park (CHICOP)

    Pange North

    Best months: Jul–Oct

    Protected Area

    Chumbe Island Coral Park (CHICOP)

    Why dive here

    With 312+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue-spotted stingrays, dolphins, eagle rays and hammerhead sharks - Pange North offers some of Zanzibar & Pemba's richest reef diving. Water ranges 26-30°C, warmest February, March, April.

    Best timeJul–Oct
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Blue-Spotted Stingrays, Dolphins, Eagle Rays and Hammerhead Sharks · 312+ species recorded
    Water26-30°C · warmest February, March, April
    CharacterReef dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Pange North always delivers. It’s a shallow, gently sloping reef, never deeper than 13 metres, which means we can spend a good chunk of bottom time just drifting along, soaking it all in. The corals here are lovely, plenty of varied formations, and we especially love the way the big fan corals sway with the mild surge. During the day, you’ll spot those vibrant Ring-tailed Surgeonfish darting through the water, and we’ve had some cracking encounters with curious Undulated Morays poking their heads out from the reef. Keep an eye out for the Flashlight Fish in the darker corners too, their bioluminescent glow is something else. But Pange North truly shines after dark; it's our absolute favourite night dive in the area. The whole place transforms. We’ve watched octopuses unfurl from crevices and patrol the sandy patches, and the number of crabs and shrimp that emerge from their daytime hideouts is incredible. The visibility averages around 11 metres, which is perfectly fine for a relaxed, critter-focused exploration. It’s a site that suits everyone, from newer divers wanting to build confidence to experienced macro hunters looking for something different.

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    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Pange North

    Pange North Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Pange North, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-5.98, 39.4) (10km away)

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    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

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