Zanzibar & Pemba, Tanzania
November 14 to December 7, 2011
What is going on? : Environmental Mission and Marine Ecology seminary. Safari around the islands of Zanzibar and Pemba learning scuba diving, sailing, underwater image, marine ecology and helping in marine habitat restoration and environmental education projects
Register: If you haven’t filled out the admission paperwork yet, download it here. If you finished the admission process, click here to pay
Location: 5° 14′ 32″ S. 39° 48′ 7″ E.
How to get there: There are a few airlines that have direct flights from Europe to Zanzibar. But most airlines arrive to Dar Salaam International Airport. From there you fly in a small carrier to Zanzibar International Airport. There are alos frequent flights between Nairobi and Mombasa to Zanzibar. ZanAir and Coastal Air are the two airlines that service local connections to Zanzibar.
Immigration: Most part of the nationalities has to pay a US $50 visa on arrival. American citizens sometimes are charged up to US $100. Don’t get pissed, it won’t help. The visa is usually valid for three months. Check the last updates on visas. Expect some lines in the airport and don’t plan any time tight flight connection.
Arrival-departure: We will greet you at the Zanzibar International Airport to transport you the 50 minute ride to your hotel in Jambiani. You need to arrive at least one day in advance of the course start date. Transportation from the airport to your hotel is included.
Important safety rule: Departure should be at least 24 hours after your last dive to reduce the risk of decompression sickness.
What to bring: Remember to bring all the completed student forms and your dive certification (if you have any). Bring your notebook if you want to work on editing after class. Hot weather clothes, sunglasses, swim suit and flip flops will be your uniform for this week. Some toiletries and other items can be purchased in the area, but the island is quite remote, so write down a list with your personal items, and check as you pack. Find simple things as duck tape in this region of the world can be quite challenging.
Money: There are banks and ATMs in Zanzibar but no ATMs in Pemba Island. Resort accepts credit cards. However, most business charge credit cards payments with 5 to 10% fee. You can get decent exchange rates at Dar Salaam International Airport and Stone Town in Zanzibar.
Accommodation: Our base is in the beautiful village of Jambiani, in the West side of the island, in the Red Monkey Lodge, We are going to stay at Manta reef lodge in Pemba Island and four nights in a live aboard sail boat Julia
Itinerary: Please, email us to receive the complete workshop itinerary at info@submerge.org
Dive Sites: Download the next file to see all the info regarding the sites.
Pemba Island Dive Sites Information
African Guide: It is possible for you to combine you workshop with great safaris in the most amazing wild game parks in the world. If you need help, we can recommend some travel specialists that can set up the plan for you, or give you advice if you are planning to travel on your own.
