Dive Shop

Swahili Divers

Pemba Island · Pemba · Tanzania

Center type

Dive Shop

Gas support

Nitrox

Access type

Boat

Equipment rental

Full

Highlights

  • Pemba Channel pelagics
  • Dramatic coral walls
  • Remote uncrowded diving

Services & capabilities

Boat dives
Shore dives
Night dives
Technical diving
Rebreather support
Sidemount
Freediving
Snorkeling
Underwater scooter (DPV)
House reef
Equipment servicing
Photography support
Private guides
Kids friendly
Training pool
Restaurant

Courses & Training

Professional courses

About this center

Pemba Island's premier dive center with dramatic walls and pelagics.

Swahili Divers is the main dive operation on Pemba Island, known as the 'Green Island' for its lush vegetation. Dramatic walls, untouched coral, and pelagic encounters in the deep Pemba Channel. Remote and uncrowded with spectacular visibility.

Opening Hours & Season

Open year-round

Accommodation & Logistics

Pickup service
Airport transfer
Accessible facilities
Adaptive diving

Frequently Asked Questions

How to reach Pemba?+

Flights from Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar, or ferry from Zanzibar.

What makes Pemba special?+

Deep channel with dramatic walls, pelagics, pristine coral, and very few divers.

Visibility?+

Exceptional, often 30-40 meters, best March-October.

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