Tanzania · Pemba - channel between Njao/Fundo Islands
Njao Gap
Also known as: Emelio's Passage (Njao Wall)
Best time to dive
August to March
What you might see
- Dogtooth tunaLikely
- Grey reef sharkLikely
- Napoleon wrasseLikely
- Sea turtlePossible
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 - Limited - shallow coral-garden sections (5-18 m) can be snorkelled in calm slack water, but the gap itself has strong current and is not recommended for snorkelling
Safety notes
Strong drift current, six distinct sub-sites requiring local guide knowledge, deep drop-offs
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.