Your Adventure Begins Beneath the Wave
We are a passionate scuba diving company dedicated to creating unforgettable underwater experiences. From first-time divers to experienced explorers, our professional team is here to help you discover vibrant coral reefs, fascinating marine life, and the incredible beauty of the ocean.Dive With Us. Explore With Confidence.
With safety, quality, and adventure at the heart of everything we do, we make every dive an experience to remember.
Why Apadivers.
Why Choose APA Divers?
Experience You Can Trust
With extensive diving experience, our professional team is committed to making every dive safe, enjoyable, and memorable.
Professional & Helpful Staff
Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are always ready to assist, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced diver. We take the time to make sure you feel comfortable and confident throughout your experience.
Well-Maintained Equipment
Your safety is our priority. We use high-quality, well-maintained diving equipment that is regularly checked and cared for to ensure reliability and comfort.
Dive With Confidence
At APA Divers, you can relax and enjoy the underwater world knowing you’re in experienced hands, with professional service and dependable equipment every step of the way.
SCUBA DIVING ACTIVITY
FUN SCUBA DIVING
Experience the vibrant coral reefs and crystal-clear turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean with our daily fun scuba diving trips in northern Zanzibar.
TRY /DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING
Discovering the vibrant underwater world of non diver as a beginner is an unforgettable adventure
PADI COURSES
The journey from Open Water course to becoming a respected professional leader through Divemaster training is a transformative adventure
PRIVATE DIVING TOURS
Experience the ultimate underwater adventure with a private diving or snorkeling tour in the stunning northern waters of Zanzibar
SNORKELING AND DOLPHIN TOURS
Aboard a private boat from the pristine shores of Nungwi or Matemwe, where our expert local guides take you to the crystal-clear waters surrounding the world-famous Mnemba Atoll
SUNSET CRUISE KENDWA/ NUNGWI BEACH
Step aboard a traditional wooden Swahili sailing vessel and glide smoothly across the Indian Ocean as the sky erupts in vibrant shades of gold, orange, and pink.
Gallary
Our private boat tour in searching of possible pods of dolphin
Scuba Diving Is Fun!
- Experience the best scuba diving in Apa divers .
- Involve exploring coral reefs, wrecks, or underwater pinnacles under the guidance of our best dive professional
- Learning scuba diving skills with easy in beautiful safe environments for leisure rather than …
OUR DAILY DESTINATION
When planning an underwater expedition off the coast of East Africa, the pristine waters surrounding our spice island of Zanzibar offer some of the most biodiverse and visually stunning marine ecosystems in the Indian Ocean. Diving and snorkeling enthusiasts are continually drawn to its crystalline blue waters, which are home to thriving coral gardens, dramatic deep-water drop-offs, and an astonishing variety of aquatic life.
To help our visitors navigate these world-class aquatic environments, the following comprehensive guide details the key dive destinations in our north Zanzibar and Mnemba, alongside the unique marine species that inhabit each location. Leven Bank, Mbwangawa, Mnemba Island, Shane’s Reef, Tumbatu Island Site offer up to 40 meters Max Depth from 2 meter .
Tumbatu Island & Surrounding Sites
Situated off the northwest coast of Unguja (Zanzibar’s main island), Tumbatu Island is encircled by a thriving ring of coral reefs and sheltered shallow bays. It is widely recognized as a sanctuary for rare macro life and cryptic species that are difficult to spot elsewhere. like FROG FISH TURTLES and STINGRAYS
- Key Sites: Ras Misikitini, Mwana Wa Mwana, and Shetani.
- Special Fish & Marine Life: Large seahorses (Hippocampus), rare leaf-fish, ghost pipefish, Spanish dancers, massive green sea turtles, giant groupers, honeycomb moray eels, blue-spotted stingrays, and dozens of vibrant nudibranch species.
Mnemba Island (Mnemba Atoll Protected Area)
Often regarded as the crown jewel of Tanzanian diving, the marine conservation area around Mnemba features exceptional water clarity—frequently exceeding 30 meters—and a dramatic mix of shallow coral carpets and plunging vertical walls.
- Key Sites: Kichwani, Wattabomi (Eel City), The Small Wall. Groupers, Channel reef.
- Special Fish & Marine Life: Bottlenose dolphins, green turtles, Spanish hogfish, dragon moray eels, white-tip reef sharks, Napoleon wrasse, giant bluefin trevallies, garden eels, and seasonal visits and humpback whales (July to November).
Shane’s Reef (Nungwi)
Located to the northwest of Zanzibar, Shane’s Reef is a designated macro-photography haven and one of the finest shallow dive sites for encountering fascinating bottom-dwellers and nocturnal marine life.
- Special Fish & Marine Life: Weedy scorpionfish, frogfish, seahorses, mantis shrimp, black-blotched porcupinefish, spot-wing flying gurnards, crocodile fish, and cuttlefish during night dives.
Mbwangawa
Positioned to the northeast of Zanzibar, Mbwangawa offers a relaxing, gentle drift dive along an extensive coral shelf that blends hard and soft coral gardens with expansive plate coral formations.
- Special Fish & Marine Life: Reef groupers, stingrays, scorpionfish, guitarfish, stonefish, resting sea turtles, and schools of colorful anthias and sweetlips.
Other Notable Northern Zanzibar Dive Sites
- Leven Bank: Situated further north in the Pemba Channel, this open-sea undersea mountain rises up to 14 meters from profound depths. Due to strong currents, it is reserved for expert divers seeking pelagic encounters with large tunas, barracudas, kingfish, and rainbow runners.
- Nankivell Rock & Hunga Reef: Twin open-sea reef formations featuring towering coral bommies, incredible visibility, and massive swirling schools of yellow-banded snappers, unicornfish, batfish, and occasional eagle rays.
