

Best for beginner divers, 5-22m, boat entry, mild current.
Pange is a reef site located 3000m from shore within the Stone Town Reefs. The site features a gently sloping bottom with coral formations and fans, reaching depths between 5m and 22m with an average of 12m. Access is by boat only. Conditions are generally mild with visibility ranging from 15m to 30m and water temperatures between 26C and 29C. The site is suitable for beginners and supports night diving. Hazards include lionfish, sea urchins, sharp coral, and stonefish. Species recorded around this area include various wrasses, butterflyfish, anemonefish, pufferfish, and surgeonfish.
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The site is a popular night dive spot where corals transform and nocturnal critter life emerges.
Access is by boat from the island's western coast near the Pange sandbank.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-22m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Mar, Oct
Species recorded around this area include Indian Lionfish, Melon Butterflyfish, Twoband Anemonefish, various wrasses, flatworms, parrotfish, pufferfish, trumpetfish, surgeonfish, and groupers.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, featuring mild currents and a gently sloping bottom.
The site ranges from 5m to 22m in depth, with an average depth of 12m.
Pange is located 3000m from shore and requires a boat for access.
Yes, the site is well-regarded for snorkelling with a rating of 4 out of 5.
The best months to visit are March and October.
Diving at Pange in Zanzibar West requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Pange in Zanzibar West. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.
Divers at Pange in Zanzibar West should be aware of lionfish, stonefish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Pange in Zanzibar West typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Pange in Zanzibar West typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.