Maziwe Marine Reserve

Discover Tanzania’s breathtaking underwater beauty.

A Divers Paradise

Imagine…

An idyllic sand atoll lost in time that unveils itself only during low tide — fringed underwater with a teeming coral reef network composed of over 30 distinct species of colorful hard and soft coral formations.

Over 300 species of tropical fish call the protected waters of Maziwe Marine Reserve home, including the friendly bottlenose dolphins and the threatened green sea turtle.

Diving in the reserve is suitable for divers of all levels. This also makes it a great place to get your PADI® certificate! 

Never dived before? Our Discover Scuba Diving experience is for you.

The balmy turquoise blue, calm tropical waters of Maziwe make it the perfect destination to try scuba diving for the first time. Learn the basics in a swimming pool then when you’re ready, go ahead and dive Maziwe Marine Reserve - all under the direct supervision of our highly trained PADI® Scuba Instructor - well looked after - so you can enjoy those first unforgettable breaths underwater. Keep an eye out for a green turtle passing by!.

Time Commitment: 1 day.

Become a certified diver. The PADI® Open Water Diver Course

Earn the world’s most widely recognized diver certification on your diving holiday with us. We pride in delivering quality diver training. The PADI® open water course is knowledge development theory combined with personalized training and in-water practice sessions (swimming pool) followed by four open water dives at the stunning Maziwe Marine Reserve under the direct supervision of our highly trained PADI® Instructor. By the end of the course, you'll have the skills and knowledge to dive at home or abroad and be an ambassador for the underwater world.

Time Commitment: 3 days.

Quality Scuba Gear

No lousy worn-out rental gear. Feel the difference with top of the range scuba equipment designed and tested to build calm-confidence.

World Class Diving

Maziwe is your gateway to enjoy a remote and secluded tropical reef, home to turtles, dolphins and hundreds of tropical fish!

Personalized Training

We pride ourselves in delivering PADI® training at the highest level. We don’t just teach you how to dive, we create underwater ambassadors.

Questions? We’ll be delighted to hear from you

Thank you for your interest in diving Maziwe Marine Reserve with us! For your convenience, we have made it easy for you to schedule and get in touch to plan your diving holiday through our website. We will get back to you as soon as possible to help you make your reservation with us.

We look forward to diving with you and showing you the very best of diving in Tanzania!