Tanzania · Pemba - Njao Gap

End of the World

Best time to dive

July to March; October to February

What you might see

  • Dogtooth tunaLikely
  • Grey reef sharkPossible
  • Manta rayPossible
  • Napoleon wrasseLikely
  • Sea turtleLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - No - deep drop-off and current profile is not snorkel-appropriate

Safety notes

Strong currents, sharp drop past recreational depth limits at the gap's edge, risk of narcosis/decompression if the drop-off is followed too deep

Permits & fees

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Fundu Lagoon (Wambaa)

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.