Tanzania

Nungwi

Nungwi is a coastal village on the northwest coast of Zanzibar, part of Tanzania. It functions as a practical gateway for divers visiting the Zanzibar archipelago, with a handful of local dive centers offering courses, equipment rental, and day trips to nearby reefs and walls along the Mnemba Atoll and surrounding sites. The area features warm, clear saltwater with typical Indian Ocean marine life; visibility and conditions vary by season. While not a major city dive hub, Nungwi provides convenient access for shore-based and boat dives for visitors staying in northern Zanzibar.

Essential information for traveling in Tanzania

About Tanzania

Sea
Mozambique Channel and Indian Ocean
Timezone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Languages
SW EN
Demonym
Tanzanian
Phone prefix
+255

Practicalities

Currency
TZS
Voltage
230
Plug type
Type D, Type G
Airports
DAR ZNZ TGT JRO

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Nungwi

Nearby Dive Sites (35)

Nearby Dive Centers (2)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Nungwi

The best time to dive in Nungwi

The best months to dive in Nungwi are from September to December. Temperatures are confortable (25-28°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
28 °C
02 - Feb.
28 °C
03 - Mar.
29 °C
04 - Apr.
26 °C
05 - May
26 °C
06 - Jun.
25 °C
07 - Jul.
25 °C
08 - Aug.
25 °C
09 - Sept.
25 °C
10 - Oct.
26 °C
11 - Nov.
28 °C
12 - Dec.
28 °C

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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