Afro Divers
Michael, the Afro Divers owner, has been passionate about diving ever since he was able to swim. He made it his profession for ten years and recently decided to settle on Pemba.
His passion for Africa, and more particularly for Pemba, pushed him to realize his dreams of opening up a tiny personalized dive center in a unique place.
Afro divers is a new diving center, located in the north west of Pemba. The dive center is on the beach and surrounded by nature.
Afro Divers is founded in 2019 by dive professionals and was already put in concept since 2015.
We are working closely with the local community and we are trying to utilize the local products and services as much as we can to create better economical prosperity for people around us.
Our philosophy is to be as environmentally aware as possible.
First of all we fundamentally believe each individual is responsible for it's own ecological footprint and we consult our guests as much as we can to use proper diving techniques over the corals and trying to reduce unnecessary pollution.
Pemba is one the last remaining natural paradises of Tanzania. The reason is because the island has been isolated throughout it's history and tourism hasn't reached Pemba quite yet. It has some of the most intense and unspoiled habitats in the region. As well the people of Pemba have remained close to their culture, are friendly and always helpful.
Afro Divers will be the only independent dive center on the island of Pemba and is situated as close as possible to the diving spots. We are offering a all inclusive service from the moment we pick you up from your hotel / resort until we brought you back. On site we have all necessary facilities to host you and have a relaxed time.
We are a PADI dive center, with a fast boat and high performance diving equipment to optimize your confort.
We always dive in small group. Your dive will be exclusive and personalized.
On Pemba, no other dive boat around, you will be the only one on the ocean, this make your diving way more unique and exciting.
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Ratio diver to guide 4:1.
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Ratio Open Water Student to Instructor 2:.1.
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Emergency Oxygen on Boats and Dive Base.
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Extended Emergency Plan.
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Trained and skilled staff.
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Nearest Hyperbaric Chamber is near Zanzibar Airport.
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All divers advised to wear DSMB and Diving Computer.
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Dive/Travel Insurance will be highly reconmended.
Facilities
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PADI Dive Center
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Located on the Beach
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High Quality Gear Rental
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Toilets and Showers
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FREE Snacks and Drinks
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FREE Hotel Pick Up Service.
Safety
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Power RIB 8,50m with 200HP.
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BAUER M-3-B compressor with buffer cylinders.
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30 Aluminium cylinders.
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10 complete sets of equipment (brands such as: Scubapro xDeep and Reef.
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Dive computer and SMB for all divers available.
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Reef shoes and dry bags available for anyone.
Equipments
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Ratio diver to guide 4:1.
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Ratio Open Water Student to Instructor 2:.1.
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Emergency Oxygen on Boats and Dive Base.
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Extended Emergency Plan.
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Trained and skilled staff.
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Nearest Hyperbaric Chamber is near Zanzibar Airport.
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All divers advised to wear DSMB and Diving Computer.
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Dive/Travel Insurance will be highly reconmended.
The Team
Afro Divers is a young company but the team members have a great experience in their field of work and very well trained.
Most of our members are from Pemba, and we are very glad to work hand to hand with the village right next door.
We are an international dive center, our team communicate in English, Italian, Dutch, German, French, Spanish and Swahili.
We are very proud to be a mix of European and local staff.
Together we are more than thirteen people, all to make sure the center is running as smooth as possible.
The Journey to Pemba
Wete
Port to Unguja
Chake Chake
Airport to Zanzibar , Dar and Tanga
Mkoani
Port to Zanzibar & Tanga
There are various means of transport available on the island.
Afro Divers can organize all your transfers from the airport or the seaport to your hotels or to the diving centre. We will send you a taxi which will take you to your final destination.
Afro Divers can also provide a car rental service or you can use cheap local transportation, such as DALA DALA (local bus), or BODA BODA (motorbike taxi accompanied by a local).
Afro Divers is located north-west of Pemba, near Makangale village and Verani’s beach.
It is an hour and a half drive from Chake Chake to Afro Divers.
You will be travelling on a wonderful road and will discover new shades of green you have never seen before. You will cross astonishing landscapes which will make you love Pemba right away. The diversity of the flora is extraordinary and its green energy will hit you. You can stop for a few minutes to enjoy the landscape and breathe in the fresh air.
You will need to pass Konde, the second biggest town on Pemba, with its great fruits, vegetables and fish market. Then you will have to enter the incredible tropical Ngezi forest. This road is definitely unforgettable.
Domestics flights:
Zanzibar - Pemba:
As Alaam Air : US 75$ - pp
- 7am
- 5.15pm
Auric : US 112$ - pp
- 8.25am
- 11.25am
- 2.25pm
Pemba - Zanzibar:
As Alaam Air : US 75$ - pp
- 7.45am
- 6pm
Auric: US 112$ - pp
-9.10am
-12.10pm
- 3.10pm
Ferries:
Zanzibar - Mkoani
Azam Sealink 2 : US$ 35,-
Zanzibar - Pemba:
Sa, Su, We
Pemba - Zanzibar:
Su, Tu, Th
Tanga - Mkoani
Azam Sealink 2 : US$ 35,-
Tanga - Pemba
Mo
Tanga - Zanzibar
Su
Zanzibar - Wete
Zanzibar FastFerry US$ 25,-
Zanzibar - Pemba:
Sa, Tu
Pemba - Zanzibar:
Su, We
Zanzibar domestic airport is located next to the international one. The flight duration is 20 minutes.
The ferry duration is 7 hours.
With our Dive and Stay package, Afro Divers can organise and book the flights with As Alaam or Auric for you.
We also arrange the car transfers from Pemba airport to the hotel.
