Purposeful snorkel safaris on Pemba Island.
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Experience world-class snorkelling in Northwest Pemba’s calm, clear waters. Join local guides on a vibrant reef adventure suitable for all ages, contributing to marine conservation and community support.
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Northwest Pemba is home to some of the world’s best snorkeling — The western side of the island, facing the Pemba Channel, is shielded from the open ocean, creating calm and flat waters throughout most of the year. With clear water, and temperatures ranging from 26 to 30 °C, the conditions are ideal for snorkel safaris across this vibrant underwater world.
Participants in Snorkelling for Conservation are accompanied by local snorkel guides who possess intimate knowledge of these reefs — Having grown up exploring and fishing these waters, these guides are adept at spotting even the most elusive coral reef inhabitants.
The area is particularly known for its masters of camouflage, the Day Octopus, providing an exciting challenge for snorkelers to test their spotting skills against the guides.
Snorkelling in Northwest Pemba is safe, easy, and suitable for all ages and skill levels — No prior experience is required, making it an accessible adventure for everyone.
Considering that 90% of coral reef marine life can be found within 4 meters of the surface, snorkelling here offers an incredible opportunity for marine wildlife enthusiasts to experience the wonders of this vibrant ecosystem without the need for scuba diving.
Depending on the tides, Snorkeling for Conservation is typically offered as an early morning activity. This timing gives guests the best chance to observe the most diverse range of species and interesting behaviours.
All snorkel safaris are supported by boats, ensuring safety, comfort, and easy movement between prime snorkel spots.
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The fringing reef of Northwest Pemba extends from the beach for 400-500 meters before plunging into deeper waters — This reef exhibits varying depths, influenced by tides, with the deepest corals along the reef drop-off situated no more than 3-4 meters below the surface during optimal snorkelling times.
Closer to the beach, sandy flats host uniquely adapted species, and as you venture towards the reef’s edge, the density and diversity of coral life increase exponentially.
This fringing reef section in front of the Manta Resort, is part of a designated ‘no-take zone’ within the Pemba Channel Conservation Area.
Protected since 2013, this zone ensures that the corals remain in pristine condition and the marine wildlife is both diverse and abundant. This protected status offers snorkelers a unique opportunity to witness a thriving underwater ecosystem.
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Snorkelling for Conservation operates from Manta Pemba Island, an exclusive hideaway overlooking the Pemba Channel.
Best known for its one-of-a-kind Underwater Room, the resort has made sustainability, conservation and community development pivotal to it operations and experience.
Not only can guests relax in a setting that blends traditional Swahili culture with modern comfort, enjoy fresh locally sourced cuisine, snorkel, dive, and dhow cruise at sunset, but resort guests also make a direct and genuine contribution to conservation and local communities simply by staying at the resort.
By hosting Snorkelling for Conservation, Manta continues and extends this contribution.
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Foster deeper connections with marine life
while embracing sustainable, regenerative travel.
Foster deeper connections with marine life
while embracing sustainable, regenerative travel.
We believe the best wilderness experiences are only possible with skilled guides and passionate naturalists leading the way.
We craft our trips to resonate deeply, leaving an emotional impact that educates, inspires, and cultivates meaningful connections with wildlife and conservation efforts.
Our Coral Reef Safari experiences embody the spirit of regenerative travel, emphasising the well-being of oceanic wildlife, local communities, our destinations, and our guests.
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