Scuba Diving in Zanzibar

DIVING CONDITIONS & CLIMATE: The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 20m. Water temperatures range from 24 C to 30 C. The topside air temperatures range between 25 C in winter to 35 C in summer. February and March are the hottest months. Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During July and August a 3 mm shortie is best and for the evenings, a T - Shirt is recommended.

DIVING ENVIRONMENT: The eastern Indian Ocean diving season is year round with visibility averaging 70ft or 25m. Water temperatures range from 24C during Kusi ( southern wind ) to 30C during Kaskazi ( northern wind ). The topside air temperatures range between 24C in Kusi to 39C in Kaskazi.

TIME:: Zanzibar is 3 hours ahead of GMT.
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling or TSH. $1= TSH 1000 (approx)

Vaccinations: Yellow fever vaccinations are compulsory. Hepatitis A and tetanus are recommended.
Visas for travelers: A three month tourist visa is easily attainable on arrival at the airport.
Alternatively, you can buy one at the Tanzanian embassy in your own country.

Equipment: Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline usually 20kg. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.

We reccommend you dive with Scuba Shack. The best diving school in Zanzibar.