"...some of the best dive sites off the east coast of Africa, much of which remains to be explored..."

Resort Information

Surrounded by the warm clear waters of the Indian Ocean and located a few miles off the east coast of Tanzania, Zanzibar offers truly world class diving including the renowned Mnemba Atoll and Levan Banks.

The luxurious Blue Bay Resort is located on the east coast of the island famous for its palm fringed beach with powder white sand that stretches the length of the east coast.

The hotel's 90 rooms are all tastefully decorated using traditional Zanzibar furniture; other features of the rooms include air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, mini bar and veranda or balcony. Both the restaurants enjoy views across to the ocean and the bar is situated close to the pool.

Other hotel facilities include a large freshwater pool with adjoining Jacuzzi, children's paddling pool, watersports, boutique and racket sports. The hotel is strongly committed to the environment and they work hard to reduce the hotel's impact on resources and have been officially recognised and commended by the Government of Zanzibar for its outstanding contribution to the preservation of the environment of the island.

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Diving

There are numerous reef, wall and wreck dives surrounding the island but the majority of the underwater environment is still left to be explored!

Suitable for all levels of experience, the variety of corals is excellent and there are regular sightings of turtles, large groupers, morays and the occasional reef shark. On the east coast, the deeper waters are host to whale sharks, leaopard rays and dolphins (mainly during March, August and September).

The dive centre is Zanzibar’s first five star PADI IDC dive centre. Courses are operated by the dive centre to cater for all abilities from complete beginner to instructor level, by their multilingual and highly trained instructors.

Snorkellers are also welcome on their dive boats where snorkel guides are also available.

The Mnemba Atoll is where most of the diving will be enjoyed during your stay. The atoll offers a wide variety of diving including wall and drift diving. The region is also well known for big fish encounters and the coral reef is in pristine condition.

See also for Africa:

• Zanzibar