| The island of ZANZIBAR
brings images of idyllic tropical holidays to mind. It
has for many years been a favourite travel destination
for those in the know, but has only recently become known
as a superb diving destination. The reefs are in general
shallow with clean and calm water. The coral is mostly
unspoiled and teems with large numbers of tropical marine
inhabitants. Zanzibar's best diving can be enjoyed
at the northern tip of the island, home of Ras Nungwi
Diving. This professional dive operation is located
at Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel, and caters for all experience
levels. Whether you're a total beginner, or a seasoned
professional, there are dive adventures for you.
As a Gold Palm 5 Star PADI Resort, you can be assured
that the instruction and dive leadership on offer are
second to none. Quality accommodations, superior service
and excellent dive opportunities make PADI Gold Palm
Resorts stand out from the rest. Resorts of this caliber
focus on memorable dive experiences, customer satisfaction,
diver safety and environmental awareness, by going the
extra mile to provide professional and outstanding service.
Full equipment and tank-filling facilities are available
in-house, as are a wide range of PADI
dive courses. Our swimming
pool, the only one in Nungwi, provides an ideal environment
for confined water training sessions for beginners.
If you haven't dived
before...
Enjoy a free trial in the comfort and safety of at
their swimming pool with one of their instuctors and
then go for one of their popular Discover Scuba Diving
courses. This will allow you to learn the basics of
scuba and have a trial dive with an experienced instructor
under safe conditions. Once this hooks you, enrol in
the PADI Open Water course and enjoy the benefits of
the world's fastest growing sport - anywhere in the
world. Advanced and Speciality courses are also available.
Wall dives, night dives, deep dives, drift dives...
Overwhelming numbers of amazing tropical fish proliferate
on the coral gardens that form a lagoon around Ras Nungwi.
The majestic whale shark migrates past us twice a year
and humpback whales grace us with their presence, sometimes
breaching right outside the hotel. Dolphins are permanent
residents, playfully accompanying us on boat trips,
jumping and diving with their young.
Typical dive sites include Kichwani, an incredible
wall dive off the
Mnemba Atoll with amazing marine life and
suitable for all levels of diver, and Leven Banks, a
massive reef pinnacle 7 miles out to sea.
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