© iStock-narvikk Find Your Next Adventure Looking for new diving adventures? MyDiveGuide is a smart online dive travel guide - made by divers for divers. Tanzania - experience the African mecca for diving Well known for the Serengeti National Park and the highest mountain in Africa, the Kilimanjaro, you will be surprised that Tanzania offers also some astonishing diving. The warm waters of the Indian Ocean, excellent visibility and endless sunshine make this African country your perfect dive destination. Expect to see some of the world’s most unique creatures and pristine coral reefs. From October to March, you will have the best chances to spot massive whale sharks and peaceful rays. The most famous areas for diving include Zanzibar, Pemba and the Mafia Islands which offer rich, incredible marine life. Explore the African diving mecca! © AqualungKichwaniKichwani is the most popular dive site in Mnemba. It is formed by a big coral reef that starts from the surface and goes to 30 meters depth. The reef is formed by a good mixture of hard and soft corals of different colors. Don’t miss the glassfish shelter at 25 meters!Learn more © Scubapro, Stephen FrinkMnemba SandbanksThis place is formed by a coral reef that, from the surface, decreases very gently in the water. The environment is formed by many species of hard corals of different shapes and colors.Learn more © MaresMilimani NorthThe site starts with some beautiful bommies randomly placed across the white, sandy bottom. The reef itself starts with plenty of hard corals around 5 meters and slowly continues to around 17 meters.Learn more © MaresCoral GardensCoral Gardens is home to coral bommies teeming with life, which act as mini cleaning stations with shrimps, crabs, and cleaner wrasses. The coral bommies develop into beautiful coral gardens filled with healthy hard coral species.Learn more © MaresMwana Wa MwanaMwana Wa Mwana is a favorite local dive site. Depth ranges from 2m to 15m. The name of this site means baby of the baby in Swahili. Mwana wa Mwana is a small island north of Tumbatu; in low tide, the two islands are connected by a sandbank.Learn more © ScubaproAquariumThis dive site is formed by a coral drop off that starts at 15 meters deep. For this reason divers should be at least advanced certified to dive here. Follow the reef to find two big formations of Turbinaria full of amazingly active fish life.Learn more © Mares, Janez KranjcShane’sShane’s is one of the most special reefs to locals in this area. It always surprises with weird, rare marine life. This is a must dive for photographers and macro lovers! Depth ranges between 6 to 25 meters.Learn more © MaresHajiA sloping reef running parallel to the northeast coast from 10 meters. A big variety of hard and soft coral with a big section of plate coral. The visibility is almost always good.Learn more © MaresLevenbankLevenbank is a deep dive and is best for advanced divers. It is in the middle of the Indian ocean with a maximum depth of 35 m. You will dive from the deep area to the shallow area where a pinnacle can be found covered in hard and soft/sponge coral.Learn more © ScubaproMilimani SouthMilimani means ‘the place of mountains’ in Kiswahili which very aptly describes this dive site with its impressive hard coral formations - towering up from 18 metres to just below the ocean’s surface in some areas.Learn more Featured Dive Destinations © Shutterstock/Tereshchenko Dmitry.jpgAndaman and Nicobar IslandsThe coral reefs around the Andaman Islands are isolated and are mostly untouched which provides for a great sampling of some of the best marine life.Learn more © Shutterstock/Adriana MachadoMaputoExplore some of the most popular diving spots in Maputo.Learn more © Shutterstock/saiko3pWestern ProvinceDiving the West coast of Sri Lanka is a rare treat, there is a huge quantity of amazing dive sites that are known for their shipwrecks and coral reefs.Learn more © iStock/Anna-OmCentral AtollsThe Central Atolls are the most well known and populated region of the Maldives.Learn more © iStock/wildacadDurban/Umhlanga RocksDiving in Durban is packed with variety, meaning it suits both beginner and more advanced divers.Learn more © Shutterstock/HYS_NPPemba IslandPemba Island is also known as one of the best diving destinations in the world, with pristine coral gardens and an awe-inspiring variety of marine life.Learn more © iStock/oversnapGrand BaieGrand Baie has an exceptionally varied marine life with different types and colours of corals, pelagic and reef fish species and is good for diving.Learn more © Shutterstock/Zoltan BenyeiGranitic IslandsThe most popular diving area in the Seychelles is around the island of Mahé, where there are nearly 30 named dive sites in the north.Learn more © Shutterstock/Alessandro PierpaoliDianaThough famous for its golden-eyed lemurs, the DIANA region of Madagascar is also home to a wealth of exotic underwater species.Learn more © Shutterstock/Lubo IvankoMalindiMalindi boasts with shorelines of beautiful sandy beacheas and offshore corals and bays full of marine life that are every divers’ dream.Learn more Explore underwater life Aquatic life under our oceans, lakes, rivers, and streams is amazing! From microscopic zooplankton to the largest animal on earth, the blue whale, underwater life comes in all possible shapes and sizes. With 71% of the earth being covered with water, it is no wonder we are so fascinated with what lies beneath the surface. In fact, scientists estimate that there are nearly 1 million different species of aquatic animals. Freshwater ecosystems are home mainly to fish, invertebrates, and reptiles, whereas the ocean contains a wide array of marine life including fish, mollusks, crustaceans, reptiles, sharks, and marine mammals like whales, dolphins, seals, and manatees. © iStock/Extreme PhotographerWhale SharkThey are very peaceful and completely safe, making swimming with whale sharks an extraordinary experience.Learn more © Alamy-National Geographic CreativeLeatherback TurtleIf you are lucky enough to go diving with leatherback sea turtles bring your camera as this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!Learn more © Shutterstock-Rich CareyAngelfishDiving with angelfish are always a special encounter as divers can often times get quite close.Learn more © Udo KefrigClownfishIf you’re lucky enough dive with clownfishes you could experience these cute little fish attempting to “attack“ you to defend their anemone.Learn more © iStock-Global_PicsBarracudaBarracuda are easily identifiable by their shiny, silvery color, long, snake-like body.Learn more © Alamy/Reinhard DirscherlOctopusGo diving with octopuses and you’ll encounter firsthand how interesting and incredible these animals really are.Learn more © AdobeStock-LongjourneysRaysRays are easily considered one of the most gracefully moving creatures in the sea.Learn more © iStock/NaluPhotoDolphinsDiving with dolphines is an adventure you’ll never forgetLearn more Discover the wonders of the deep with SSI's blog Join us on an exciting journey of discovery and learn more about exhilarating diving adventures, dedicated conservation initiatives, and innovative educational opportunities that will help you illuminate the extraordinary beauty of the underwater world. 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