Scuba Shack Zanzibar -Travel and Climate for Kendwa, Zanzibar

DIVING CONDITIONS & CLIMATE: The diving season is year-round with visibility averaging 20m. Water temperatures range from 24 C to 30 C. The topside air temperatures range between 25 C in winter to 35 C in summer. February and March are the hottest months. Divers can use LYCRA, DARLEX or POLARTEC suits during late spring, summer and early autumn. During July and August a 3 mm shortie is best and for the evenings, a T - Shirt is recommended.

DIVING ENVIRONMENT: The eastern Indian Ocean diving season is year round with visibility averaging 70ft or 25m. Water temperatures range from 24C during Kusi ( southern wind ) to 30C during Kaskazi ( northern wind ). The topside air temperatures range between 24C in Kusi to 39C in Kaskazi.

TIME:: Zanzibar is 3 hours ahead of GMT.
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling or TSH.  $1= TSH 1000 (approx)

 Vaccinations: Yellow fever vaccinations are compulsory. Hepatitis A and tetanus are recommended.
Visas for travelers: A three month tourist visa is easily attainable on arrival at the airport.
Alternatively, you can buy one at the Tanzanian embassy in your own country.

Equipment: Scuba equipment must be within the weight allowance allowed by the airline usually 20kg. Note: Some content and depth gauges and computers can be affected by low pressure. As with cameras, these should be carried as part of your hand luggage.