Marine and Diving Adventures
Apart from some of the best beaches in Africa, the warm Indian Ocean is home to an astounding variety of brightly coloured marine life. Tanzania has over 3,500 sq km of coral reef, much of which is divable. For the avid diver, snorkeller and marine enthusiast, Wild Things Safaris offers a series of superb locations within the Zanzibar Archipelago, Mafia Island and on the mainland.
Notable locations include:
- Mnazi Bay Marine Park (World Class Diving)
- Mafia Island Marine Park
- Mnemba Atol (World Class Diving)
- Pemba Island (World Class Diving)
- Northen, Southern and Eastern Zanzibar
All Dive schools are PADI certified and cater for all levels, from Beginner through to Instructor.
We provide a range of services to suit all budgets and can combine a mainland Tanzania safari with a beach break and diving trip, such as the one below.
This itinerary is for a ten day luxury break and can be added to a standard Tanzania safari. The chosen resorts are all eco-friendly and have a very organic feel to them. They serve a wide variety of healthy meals, with seafood being a speciality. Combined with the water sports and plenty of sunshine, this makes for a very rejuvenating experience.
Itinerary Breakdown
- 1 day and 1 night at Mbweni Ruins Hotel, near Stone Town
- 3 days/nights Chumbi Island Coral Park
- 3 days/nights at Pole Pole Bungalows, Mafia Island
- 3 days/nights Ras Nungwi Beach Resort, North Zanzibar.
Day 1 - Transfer from Zanzibar Airport to Mbweni Ruins Hotel, just outside of Stone Town. In the afternoon there will be an optional walking tour of Stone Town followed by sunset drinks and a delicious dinner.
Day 2+3+4 - After breakfast a boat will take you from Mbweni out to Chumbe Island Coral Park, an exclusive eco-friendly resort. Spend the rest of the day exploring this unique location. The pristine coral is a marine sanctuary (only snorkelling is allowed). After dinner you can join a ranger for a short walk in the forest to look for the huge tree-climbing coconut crabs. There are only six bandas on the island, making it an ideal getaway.
Day 5+6+7 In the morning you will return to mainland Zanzibar for a flight transfer to Mafia Island, where a vehicle will be waiting to transfer you to Pole Pole Bungalow Resort in time for lunch. A number of excursions can be arranged including diving and game fishing. The snorkelling possibilities are some of the finest in East Africa as many of the reefs lie in shallow water. It is also possible to hire bikes and go on a cycling tour to places of interest on the island.
Day 8+9+10 - Flight back to Zanzibar, where you will then transfer to Ras Nungwi Beach Resort on the morthern tip of the island. The resort provides a range of watersports, inculding diving and snorkelling. There is also a fantastic beach for those who prefer to kick back and relax with a good book. It is also possible to arrange excursions to places of interest around the island, such as Jozani Forest to see the famous Zanzibar Red Colobus monkeys.
Transfer on Day 10 to Stone Town or to the airport, depending on your onward travel arrangements.
For further information on diving in Tanzania, either as a specific diving trip or as a part of an action-packed Tanzania safari contact us directly and one of our friendly field staff will be able to help you
