Africa Adventure

Zanzibar is a magical sounding place. It’s a scuba diver’s Mecca and boasts some of the beast beaches in the world. It’s also rich in history, culture and tradition, and if you want further validation, Gonzo, from the Muppets, considered Zanzibar his ideal destination. Zanzibar is an archipelago consisting of two main islands, Zanzibar and Pemba, and a number of smaller islets and is located some 25 miles off the Tanzanian coast.

Most people flock to the white sandy beaches and warm water with colourful coral reefs and marine life. The ocean temperature around Zanzibar seldom varies from 27°C, visibility averages 40m and you can see anything from the small tropical fish that play around the reefs to big tuna, kingfish and barracuda. Popular dive sites include:

• Mnemba Island Atoll offers diving for experienced and novice divers. The wall of the atoll houses green turtles and whale sharks and sites such as “The Aquarium” are good for snorkelling as well as diving.