Plongée à Zanzibar / Mafia Island — Tanzania
Zanzibar and neighboring Mafia Island offer an intoxicating blend of Swahili culture and Indian Ocean marine life, headlined by reliable whale shark encounters off Mafia Island's coast. The reefs here remain refreshingly uncrowded and untouched compared to more popular destinations, and the cultural experience of Stone Town adds depth beyond diving. Mafia Island Marine Park protects some of Tanzania's healthiest coral systems.
- Score
- 68.7
- Visibilité
- 9–24m
- Température
- 24–29°C
- Meilleurs mois
- October, November, December
SCORE
-6.1659°N
39.1980°E
Zanzibar and neighboring Mafia Island offer an intoxicating blend of Swahili culture and Indian Ocean marine life, headlined by reliable whale shark encounters off Mafia Island's coast. The reefs here remain refreshingly uncrowded and untouched compared to more popular destinations, and the cultural experience of Stone Town adds depth beyond diving. Mafia Island Marine Park protects some of Tanzania's healthiest coral systems.
Whale Sharks and Untouched East African Reefs
Score Breakdown
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Marine Life
72.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Dive Types
Traveling with Non-Divers?
Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.
Activities for Non-Divers
Nearby Cultural Sites
- Stone Town (UNESCO)
- Palace Museum
- Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe)
- Slave market memorial
Non-Diver Score
Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.
Safety & Emergency
Chamber in Stone Town; reasonable hospital; flight to Dar es Salaam (20 min) for better facilities
Top Operators
One Ocean Diving
PADI
Mafia Island Diving
SSI
Scuba Do Zanzibar
PADI