Accommodations
Dive Center is located in the hotel The Manta Resort
The Manta Resort
Pemba is probably as far away from civilisation as you’ll ever get. We offer something different from most tropical islands and it’s not about five-star luxury. If it’s serenity, close encounters with nature and a family of staff you crave, The Manta Resort might be just the place for you. The Manta Resort is not a 5 star luxury resort and certainly different to what you might find on other tropical islands.
Elevated and crafted along an idyllic island beach, The Manta Resort offers privacy, romance, adventure and water sports on East Africa’s finest island sanctuary. In addition to ou... read more |
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating
570 reviews
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Membership
, PADI 5* Dive Resort
Affiliation
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Languages
English
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Transfer
From recommended hotels: No
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Nitrox
No
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Diving types
Boat Diving, Shore Diving
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Location | Pemba Island has been separated from the mainland of Tanzania and Zanzibar for decades, leaving an untouched and pristine island of great beauty and fertility. The mosaic of forests, swamps, mangroves, hidden beaches and lagoons is scattered with the ruins of mosques and tombs mostly reclaimed by the forest – sites that date back to Arab domination when Pemba Island was seized by the Sultan of Muscat (Oman) in the 17th century. He loved the Spice Islands and established his c...Continue reading |
Number of Dive Guides | 2 |
Non-diving activities | Excursions: Spice Island, Dhow, Lighthouse, Ngezi Rainforest, Sandbank, Ngalawa Sunset Cruise, Pemba Safari, SPA, Snorkeling, School Trip |
Infrastructure | WC, Wi-Fi |
Number of boats | 2 |
Seasonality | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS | Certification Card, Diving Insurance |
Accepted Payment Methods |
Card Methods: Mastercard, Visa Non-cards Methods: Cash |
Read before you go |
Any parts of Pemba island are not easily accessed, as there is only one tarred road. The rest are often dead-end dirt roads, but while exploring them on your own you might very well find that hidden-away beach you have always dreamt about.
The only sensible way to visit Pemba is with the scheduled charter flights. A valid passport with a Tanzanian visa will be required. Tanzanian visa’s are 50 USD / person and paid in cash at the international airport. All rates a...Continue reading download PDF |
Transfers |
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Recommended hotels | The Manta Resort |
Nitrox | No |
Transfer from recommended hotels | Not required |