

Best for beginner divers, 6-22m, boat entry, mild current.
Stingray City in Zanzibar, Tanzania, is a marine site featuring a combination of reef and seagrass habitats. Located 1500 metres from shore, the site requires boat access and offers depths ranging from 6 to 22 metres, with an average of 14 metres. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres. The site is suitable for beginners, with typical dives lasting 50 minutes. Marine life recorded at this site includes wrasses, flower urchins, magnificent giant anemones, pink skunk anemonefish, goatfish, three-spot dascyllus, sea stars, red-knobbed sea stars, cardinalfish, scissortail sergeant, sea cucumbers, snails, hard coral, and cabbage coral. Be aware of sharp coral present in the area.
-6.31000, 39.55860
Diving is conducted around the main channel of the lagoon where chances are high to see dozens of Blue Spotted Stingrays.
Access is via boat from the Paje or Jambiani dive bases.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6-22m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Divers may encounter wrasses, flower urchins, magnificent giant anemones, pink skunk anemonefish, goatfish, three-spot dascyllus, sea stars, red-knobbed sea stars, cardinalfish, scissortail sergeant, sea cucumbers, snails, hard coral, and cabbage coral.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers.
The site has a depth range of 6 to 22 metres, with an average depth of 14 metres.
Stingray City is located 1500 metres from shore and requires boat access.
The site is primarily used for diving, and boat access is required to reach the location.
Diving at Stingray City in Paje requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Stingray City in Paje. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.
Stingray City in Paje typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Stingray City in Paje typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.