Dive Sites in Zanzibar


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  • Shetani

    Shetani

    DEPTH: 12-22 m
    Reef
    Shetani — meaning 'devil' in Swahili — is a dramatic reef dive off northwest Zanzibar near Kendwa Rocks, featuring sloping coral formations, vibrant sea fans, and... read more
  • Mwana W Mwana

    Mwana W Mwana

    DEPTH: 8-18 m
    Reef
    Mwana W Mwana — 'Child of the Child' in Swahili — is one of the most versatile sites near Kendwa Rocks, combining shallow coral gardens with deeper reef structures... read more
  • Bommi Renco

    Bommi Renco

    DEPTH: 5-12 m
    Pinnacle
    Bommi Renco is a sheltered pinnacle dive close to shore at Kendwa Rocks, purpose-built for Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) experiences. The shallow, calm waters create... read more
  • Shanz Reef

    Shanz Reef

    DEPTH: 8-20 m
    Reef
    Shanz Reef is a beautiful and accessible reef dive off Kendwa Rocks, popular as both a morning double dive and afternoon single dive. A rich mix of hard and soft... read more
  • Mbwangawa

    Mbwangawa

    DEPTH: 10-20 m
    Reef
    Mbwangawa is a vibrant reef dive along the northwest coast of Zanzibar, accessible from Kendwa Rocks. Sloping reef walls meeting sandy flats create a varied landscape,... read more
  • Misoli

    Misoli

    DEPTH: 10-22 m
    Reef
    Misoli is a captivating reef dive along the northwest Zanzibar coast, offering sloping reefs, coral bommies, and sandy channels. Located further offshore, it rewards... read more
  • Kichavi

    Kichavi

    DEPTH: 8-18 m
    Reef
    Kichavi is a delightful reef dive near Kendwa Rocks featuring a healthy, diverse coral ecosystem at accessible depths. Its sheltered position delivers calm conditions... read more
  • Kichuani

    Kichuani

    DEPTH: 6-16 m
    Reef
    Kichuani is a welcoming reef dive renowned for its stunning coral gardens near Kendwa Rocks — some of the most colourful and intact hard coral formations in the... read more
  • Aquarium

    Aquarium

    DEPTH: 5-12 m
    Reef
    Aquarium earns its name with an incredible density of colourful tropical fish in crystal-clear shallow water near Kendwa Rocks. Protected and calm, it is ideal for... read more
  • Small Wall

    Small Wall

    DEPTH: 8-25 m
    Reef
    Small Wall is an accessible wall dive near Kendwa Rocks, perfect as an introduction to wall diving in Zanzibar. Richly decorated with soft corals, sea fans, and... read more
  • Coral Garden

    Coral Garden

    DEPTH: 5-14 m
    Reef
    Coral Garden lives up to its name with an extraordinary concentration of pristine corals covering every surface in a kaleidoscope of colour. Sheltered, shallow,... read more
  • Hunga

    Hunga

    DEPTH: 10-22 m
    Reef
    Hunga is a scenic outer reef dive accessible from Kendwa Rocks, characterised by coral spires, broad sandy plateaux, and a dramatic outer wall. Further from shore,... read more
  • Leons Wall

    Leons Wall

    DEPTH: 12-30+ m
    Reef
    Leons Wall is the most dramatic dive from Kendwa Rocks — a magnificent vertical wall descending from the surface into the blue abyss, draped in spectacular sea fans,... read more
  • Watta Bomii

    Watta Bomii

    DEPTH: 10-25 m
    Pinnacle
    Watta Bomii is a spectacular pinnacle rising dramatically from the sandy bottom near Kendwa Rocks. A magnet for marine life, its complex structure provides habitat... read more
  • Kichafi

    Kichafi

    DEPTH: 8-18 m
    Reef
    Kichafi is a pleasant and reliable reef dive near Kendwa Rocks, offering good coral coverage and consistent, calm conditions year-round. A mix of hard coral plateaux,... read more