2024
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Since 2020, Carlotta and Michael have been running this diving center on the island of Pemba with professionalism and passion. It boasts some 30 spots in the marvellous seabed of Pemba and the surrounding islands. If you already know how to dive, packages are available ranging from one day to a week. If you're just starting out, this is the ideal place to take your Padi Open Water. With their partners, Carlotta and Michael can also organize your accommodation at Pemba Paradise, transfers, domestic flights, safaris on the mainland...
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1 morning (2 dives): 120 USD. 1 day (3 dives): 185 USD. 2 days (4 dives): 230 USD. 1 week (14 dives): 690 USD. Open water : 590 USD (3-4 days). Advanced : 470 USD (2-3 days). Rescue : 600 USD (3-4 days).
Message from Management
Surrounded by baobab trees and located directly on the beach, Afro Divers is surrounded by incredible nature.
Far from the modern world, far from mass tourism, our dive center is the opposite of a 'factory' dive center.
We're small and personal. Small dive groups for more fun!
Afro Divers is a young company, but our team members are highly experienced and well-trained. Most of our members are originally from Pemba, and we're delighted to work hand in hand with the village next door. We are also an international diving center, with our team communicating in English, Italian, Dutch, German, French, Spanish and Swahili. We're very proud to be a mix of European and local staff. Together, we are over thirteen people, making sure the center runs as smoothly as possible.
We work closely with the local community and try to use local products and services as much as possible to create greater economic prosperity for the people around us.
Our philosophy is to be as environmentally friendly as possible. First and foremost, we fundamentally believe that each individual is responsible for his or her own ecological footprint, and we also ask our customers to use appropriate diving techniques to minimize damage to the reef.
Pemba is one of Tanzania's last natural paradises. This is because the island has been isolated throughout its history, and tourism has yet to reach Pemba. It boasts some of the most intense and unspoilt habitats in the region. What's more, the people of Pemba have stayed close to their culture, are friendly and always helpful.
Afro Divers will be the only independent dive center on the island of Pemba and will be located as close as possible to the dive sites. We offer an all-inclusive service from the moment we pick you up from your hotel to the moment we bring you back. On site, we have all the necessary facilities to welcome you and make your stay as relaxing as possible
We are a PADI dive center, with a fast boat and high-performance diving equipment to optimize your comfort.
We always dive in small groups. Your dive will be exclusive and personalized.
There are no other dive boats in Pemba, so you'll be the only one on the ocean, making your dive even more unique and exciting.
Members' reviews on AFRO DIVERS
The ratings and reviews below reflect the subjective opinions of members and not the opinion of The Little Witty.
Possibilité de passer son PADI et de plonger par petit groupe de niveau
Equipement au top, notamment un nouveau modèle de gilet qui donne une stabilité idéale sous l'eau
Les fonds marin sont sublimes, allez jeter un oeil à leur compte instagram
Mickael est super comme diving instructor
Carlotta immortalisera les récifs et ses occupants lors de vos plongées
Et un autre diving master dont je ne veux pas écorcher le prénom a un vrai talent pour repérer les espèces discrètes/camouflées
Bref je recommande les yeux fermés ++
Regarding the diving itself: we didn't see big fish/sharks etc. But the reefs themselves are the healthiest we've seen in many years. Was a real pleasure to see corals in such good condition, plus some colourful displays of the reef fish. Big wall diving was also great - and again, Shaffi/Mike always gave us a thorough breakdown of the current and tides before we dropped in so you always knew what you were doing. No wasted air meant more time for scuba ????
Note: Pemba Paradise (the hotel that Afro Divers booked for us) cancelled less than 48 hours before we arrived. Afro Divers worked hard to fix it, but there are very few alternative options available in the area. Either very cheap or very expensive. Apparently it's not the first time Pemba Paradise has done this too. Something to consider when booking.
The best at Verani and around
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Very safe, fun, we highly recommend taking the trip out to this island to do some diving with Afrodivers