Scuba diver descending through sunlit blue water
Dive centre · Mnemba Atoll

Dive the clear blue of Zanzibar

From your first breath underwater to the coral walls of Mnemba Atoll. Small groups, warm water and instructors who know every reef off Matemwe.

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Dives & courses

Whether it is your first time or your 500th

Try scuba in shallow water, earn an internationally recognised diving licence, or head straight to the atoll for a fun dive. Every trip runs in small groups with a dedicated guide.

Beginner diver with instructorNo licence needed

Discover Scuba

Never dived before? Breathe underwater for the first time in calm, shallow water with an instructor right beside you. Half a day, no experience required.

Beginner · Half dayAsk price
Divers over a coral reefMost popular

Open Water Course

The course that makes you a certified diver for life, valid worldwide. Theory, pool-style skills and four ocean dives over three to four days.

Certification · 3–4 daysAsk price
Sea turtle over the reefCertified divers

Fun Dives at Mnemba

Already certified? Join a guided two-tank trip to the reefs around Mnemba Atoll. Expect turtles, dolphins on the way and walls of tropical fish.

Certified · 2 tanksAsk price
Colourful coralLevel up

Advanced Open Water

Go deeper and dive with more confidence. Five adventure dives including deep and navigation, opening up the best sites on the reef.

Certification · 2 daysAsk price
Aerial view of the atollNon-divers welcome

Snorkeling Safari

Not ready to dive? Float above the same reefs by boat. Perfect for families and friends who want the colour without the tank.

All ages · Half dayAsk price
Wooden dhow on turquoise waterPrivate

Private & Groups

Your own guide, your own pace. Ideal for couples, photographers or a group of friends who want the boat to themselves.

On requestAsk price
How a dive day works

Picked up, briefed, in the water

No stress and no guesswork. Here is what a morning with us looks like.

1
07:30

Pick-up at your hotel

We collect you from your hotel around Matemwe, Kiwengwa or Nungwi and bring you to the dive base by the beach.

2
08:15

Briefing & gear fitting

Your guide walks you through the dive site, the plan and the signals, then fits your mask, fins and tank.

3
09:00

Boat to Mnemba Atoll

A short ride across turquoise water to the reefs. Dolphins often join the boat on the way out.

4
09:30

Two guided dives

Descend onto coral gardens and walls full of life, with a surface interval and fresh fruit between dives.

5
13:00

Back to shore

Back on the beach by early afternoon, buzzing, with your logbook signed and photos to share.

Why dive with us

Safe hands, small groups, big ocean

Certified instructors

Every dive is led by qualified, experienced guides who know these reefs by heart.

Small groups

A handful of divers per guide, so you get real attention and more time underwater.

Well-kept gear

Serviced, comfortable equipment in all sizes, so you just bring your swimsuit and a smile.

Right on the atoll

Based in Matemwe, the closest launch point to the Mnemba Atoll marine reserve.

Matemwe and Mnemba Atoll from the air
Matemwe, ZanzibarGateway to Mnemba Atoll
The location

Matemwe, where the reef starts

On Zanzibar's north-east coast, Matemwe faces the protected Mnemba Atoll. Warm, clear water and healthy coral make it one of the best places in East Africa to learn or log a dive.

  • Just minutes from the Mnemba marine reserve
  • Water 26–29 °C all year, wetsuits available
  • Turtles, dolphins and reef sharks are regular sightings
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Divers say

Happy people, happy bubbles

★★★★★

“Did my first ever dive here and the instructor was so calm and patient. Saw a turtle within ten minutes. Unforgettable.”

S
Sofia M.Open Water student
★★★★★

“Small group, great boat, and the reef at Mnemba is unreal. Best diving of our Zanzibar trip by far.”

D
Daniel K.Fun diver
★★★★★

“Professional and friendly from pick-up to drop-off. Gear was clean and the guide really looked after us.”

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Amina R.Snorkeling safari

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Good to know

Questions before you jump in

Not at all. With our Discover Scuba experience you can breathe underwater on your very first day, guided every second by an instructor. If you want a licence, the Open Water course takes three to four days.

For snorkeling and Discover Scuba you only need to be comfortable in the water; we use buoyancy aids and stay beside you. For the full certification a basic swim ability is required.

Just a swimsuit, a towel and sun protection. We provide all the dive equipment. Mask, fins, wetsuit, tank and everything else comes in your size.

The atoll is a short boat ride from Matemwe, usually around twenty minutes. It is a protected marine reserve, which is why the coral and fish life is so rich.

The quickest way is WhatsApp. Tell us the dates and what you would like to do, and we will send you availability and the exact price. Hotel pick-up around the north-east coast is included.

Your reef adventure starts with one message

Tell us your dates and we will hold your spot on the boat. No deposit needed to ask.

Message us on WhatsApp Or call +255 778 722 900