DiveCost

The real cost of diving in Zanzibar

Tanzania · East AfricaPremiumBest months: Jun-Mar31 verified prices

Tanzania's spice island in the Indian Ocean — coral gardens and drift dives around Mnemba Atoll, in warm water year-round.

Dive centers in Zanzibar

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Most divers do several dives. Set how many to see a rough total — packages usually cost less per dive.

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Dive centres in Zanzibar

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Plan your Zanzibar trip

Everything else you’ll book once the diving’s sorted.

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