This is Afro Divers !
Welcome to our dive center, located in the north of Pemba island.
We are an intimate and quality diving center!
Carlotta
Video maker
Cat rescuer
Detail lover
Michael
Long time PADI Instructor
Boat entertainer
Story teller
Shafii
Kind PADI Divemaster
Best smile
Octopus wisperer
Afro Divers team
In a middle of the baobabs and located right on the beach, Afro Divers is surrounded by an incredible nature.
Far away from the modern world, far away from the mass tourism and our dive center is the opposite of a 'factory' dive center.
We are small and we are personal. Small diving groups for more fun!
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. As well 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.
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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NITROX
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Toilets and Showers
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FREE Snacks and Drinks
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FREE Hotel Pick Up Service.
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 its own ecological footprint and we request this also from our guest with regards to using proper diving technique to minimize damage to the reef.
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 an 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.
SAFETY
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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 recommended.
EQUIPMENT
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Power RIB 8,50m with 200HP.
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BAUER Mariner compressor with buffer cylinders.
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40 Aluminium cylinders
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12 complete sets of equipment (brands such as: Scubapro x Deep and Reef.
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NITROX STATION
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Dive computer and SMB for all divers available.
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Reef shoes and dry bags available for anyone.
Why Pemba ?
Pristine &
authentic
Safe &
friendly
Far away from busy tourist sites
Pristine &
healthy reefs
WORLDWIDE
Young &
dynamic team
Small diving groups
Surface interval on a beach
Dramatic drops off
WORLDWIDE
Endless dive sites
WORLDWIDE
Fun drift diving
WORLDWIDE
Macro Paradise
WORLDWIDE
Our daily schedule
100% GUEST SATISFACTION !
08:00 Pick up from the hotels by either taxi or boat. The drive to the dive center will be around 15 minutes.
08:30 All divers collected at Afro Divers we will take care of the documentation, wetsuits on, boots on follwed by a 10 minute dive briefing.
09:30 to 10:30 First morning dive
10:30 to 11:30 Surface interval. We always do more than 60 min of surface interval time for safety reasons. There will be water, tea, coffee, pancakes and fruits!
11:30 to 12:30 Second morning dive
13:00 Back at the dive center and taxi's will be ready to take you back to your accommodations.
For the fanatic divers there will be lunch and an afternoon dive ready. No rush.
14:30 Single Afternoon Dive
18:00 Night dive!
We are working together with two local restaurants : Karibu Kitchen and Sunset beach.
At Afro Divers, we like to support local businesses, please let us know and we can book a table for you.
To reach Pemba
Flights
Auric airline
From Dar es Salaam: 182$ pp
From Arusha : 287$ pp
From Serengeti : 490$ pp
Flights
Unity airline
From Zanzibar : 150,000 TSH (80$)
Book on whatsapp :
+255 784 682 088
Ferry
Zan Fast Ferry
The "Zanzibar3" ferry: From 40$ pp
Fast ferry 1H journey to reach Pemba.Fast ferry 1H journey to reach Pemba.
From Tanga, Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar.Arrival Mkoani (south Pemba).