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Kibwana Divers Zanzibar
Matemwe, Tanzania
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Al
Review №1

We had a lot of fun diving with Kibwana. Very good dive sites especially for macro photography. The guides adapt to the groups needs and plan the dives perfectly! Recommend

AY
Review №2

If you want to enjoy the sea world with a few people and slowly, I really recommend this shop!! Kibwana and staffs are very kind, friendly and welcoming you. The price is also reasonable compared to shops in other areas. And above all, Kibuwana knows dive points very well, so it was very nice to be able to go to a amazing point that I have never been to in other shops. Fish coconut with rice I ate after diving was the most delicious fish dish I had in Zanzibar!!!! I cant forget that taste….I will definitely come again!!!! Kibuwana Asante sana🐠🌈

Mi
Review №3

Very easy to deal with and accommodating company. Kibwana runs the show and has a great knowledge of the local dive sites and a wealth of experience. His prices are fair and transparent and he delivers on his promises. His gear is up to scratch and you will have a fun and safe time diving with him. I’ve 100+ dives in Europe, Asia and Africa and would be happy to recommend this dive centre.

Su
Review №4

Absolutely amazing experience with Kibwana and his crew !We went on a private diving experience in the big ocean with the mission to see a turtle in her home!We went for 2 diving 45 minutes each and it was magical ! We saw dolphins, multiples fish including scorpion fish and a beautiful TURTLE !!! We were very lucky !It was really perfect, we felt safe under the sea and could enjoy our experience entirely.If you want to do diving in the ocean in Zanzibar I only recommend Kibwana, don’t hesitate for a second !

St
Review №5

We had an amazing time with Kibwana exploring various dive sites around Zanzibar and can fully recommend him. As experienced divers we got exactly the right balance between fun dives and challenge (big wall, strong drifts at aquarium, etc.). The equipment is in good shape. Through his naturally cheerful personality, it was always a bliss being around Kibwana. Even on days, when we were not diving, we made it a habit to come to his restaurant for great seafood and nice chats. As the cherry on the cake, Kibwana even helped us to organize our trip to Kilimanjaro. Thank you so much!

Em
Review №6

Great dives with Kibwana on Mnemba Island’s reef ! We got in touch with him through WhatsApp before arriving in Matemwe and he was very responsive and accommodating. His prices were the cheapest we found in the area and everything was perfect ! The snack between the dives was an awesome surprise (the best snack I’ve ever had between 2 dives over the years) and Kibwana was super nice. Also, we saw some big companies with huge groups and we were happy to have a more private experience on a smaller yet secured boat. Thank you for this beautiful morning !

An
Review №7

3 amazing days spent with Kibwana and his crew, very friendly but serious when needed.Very nice to spend our PADI OW directly at sea and not in the pool.I highly recommend it.Very good restaurant as well, should definitely try it.

Da
Review №8

Top Guys, Great Customer Service and Amazing Experience!!!!5*Absolutely great experience, loved every second! The guys are great divers and will look after you like their own!We also rented a car from them and it was all super smooth!Highly reccomend, until next time!

Ju
Review №9

Excellent choice of Diving place if you are in Zanzibar ! Very experimented divers who make diving fun! Kibwana is a very good instructor for beginners and less experimented divers, very kind and always smiling. Idris his second is also very pleasant to dive with. We enjoyed wonderful dives near Mnemba island where most of scuba agencies go (but Kibwana is the nearest from this place). He is also the cheapest from the area, but dont be affraid of that you are in good hands and you wont be stuck with a big group of tourists. Best quality/price ratio for sure !

G
Review №10

Great diving shop. Good gear, brand new wetsuits etc. Professional guiding by Kibwana, friendly and to the point service. It was just the two of us with him, which means youre not dependent on a big group. He quotes a lower price to compete with bigger diving schools that work with the resorts. Recommended!

Ch
Review №11

For a diving trip, its not just about the dive but for me, its about the whole experience. These guys have a great vibe and we had an amazing experience. Id recommend to go on a trip with Kibwana!

Tr
Review №12

Kibwana and staff were amazing dive instructors. They provided a great brief and instruction. Everything was taken care of. Kibwana was also very pleasant, fun and genuine. Would not hesitate to dive with him again and recommend him!

Da
Review №13

Booked through our hotel, and couldnt be happier with the service from Kibwana. Very friendly and helpful dive instructor. Kibwana was very patient in dealing with mixed ability level, and so would recommend for all levels of experience. Plenty to see on both dives around the island - the detour to swim with dolphins along the way was also a very nice touch. Thanks!

ju
Review №14

Kibwana Divers Zanzibar Absolutely fantastic snorkeling experience.She works and is very beautiful. We had such a great time and will definitely do a diving course with them next time.

Šá
Review №15

To be honest, If I walked by the office at the beach I would’t say that is the place I want to learn diving at. However, when we looked at it online by google reviews, the perfect 5star ratings convinced us and let me say it has 5 stars out of 5 for a reason. At first we only wanted to do the Discover dive (for total beginners) and ended up coming for more, resulting in Kibwana leading our very first PADI certification and we definitely don’t regret. Great service and also communication (whatsapp), well and clearly explained instructions and amazing positive attitude of the owner and his team made this an unforgettable experience. Thank you Kibwana!Also, if you are there definitely have a meal at the restaurant which is part of the office, the food is amazing!

E
Review №16

The best diving with the best instructor!!!Diving is always fun - that is the motto of Kibwana and it is indeed so. I tried it for the first time and I am in love with the underwater world. Kibwana explained the rules me in a simple way and taught me how to behave under water to make me feel safe.I recommend 👌

Th
Review №17

We are very happy with the dive 😊 definitely recommended!He picked us up in the hotel and briefed us in his dive shop. There were about 20 wetsuits and the equipment was fine. Then another ride to the point nearest to the island. The boat was not a typical dive boat, the tanks just lie on the ground. Before the dive we passed by dolphins and jumped a couple times to swim with them. Got within a meter 🏊🏻‍♀ (better than a dolphin tour we did in Kimikazi)Its almost 30 minutes to Mnemba. He listed the fish we might see and the gestures. I was surprised by the number of fish and variety. Plenty of coral but not the biggest. After the first dive there was more fruit than we could eat. Second dive was similar, less coral, more fish.

Fa
Review №18

Amazing diving experience with the Kidwana team! After communicating on WhatsApp, the team picked us up on the beach of our hotel in Matemwe (we were restricted in time) to go directly to the dive locations. All the equipment was ready, and the certifications had been checked. We felt safe and confident. We had 2 very long dives around Mnemba. I am a PADI level 2 with 30+ dives and I really enjoyed these 2 dives. i can only recommend! 5*

Ig
Review №19

Friendly and experienced instructor. Good gear and great courses! Great Padi school in Zanzibar

Sa
Review №20

Amazing experience! The underwaterworld here is so vibrant and colourful! Very professional instructor and fair price too, will come back for sure and bring friends to enjoy the experience together

Ne
Review №21

We had nice dives. very friendly everyone. bus transfer from the hotel and back also great

Ev
Review №22

Kibwana is a pro, but he is also very laid back and fun to spend the day with. If you want a personal experience diving in Zanzibar, reach out to Kibwana! We were able to schedule a full day of dives and snorkeling on very short notice, the whole experience was fantastic, and the price was outstanding.

Ja
Review №23

First time I found the courage for scuba diving discovery and I couldn’t wish for a better place and instructor. Asante sana, Kibwana!And try the local tasty seafood after the dive!

Mi
Review №24

We had a Great dive with Kibwana on Mnemba Island. We got in touch with him through WhatsApp and he was very responsive and accommodating. His prices were the cheapest and they picked us from our hotel which was quite far off. The fruits after the dive was a great surprise.

lu
Review №25

We were all very happy with Kibwana and Igris.i had friends and they were very happy too.i really like diving. Highly recommended

Lu
Review №26

A very welcoming club. Only 4 divers on the boat.We did 4 beautiful dives.

To
Review №27

Today we had an amazing time with Kibwana exploring various dive sites around Zanzibar.We really enjoyed it and we can totally recommend her.Thank you Kibwana Divers Zanzibar.

R
Review №28

2 good dives with an excellent dive master! Good price, included equipment. Takes Visa. local owned supports local people. Would dive with them again.

po
Review №29

Amazing expérience ! We went to dive with this center and it was perfect. Everything was very well organised. Professionnalisme, good mood and safety. We saw a lot of fishes, corals and so on ! We highly recommend this center. And of course they are registered PADIAnd they speak very well english.

Da
Review №30

Kibwana was an awesome. Great price and we were able to go our own private dives. Took us to some great spots. So many different fish everywhere. Highly recommend if you would like a great price and private dive with flexibility.

Zb
Review №31

I just came back from the diving with Kibwana Divers and it was excellent experience! Extremely positive atmosphere, very experienced instructors, great logistics, trip was just perfect. This is first time I am writing a comment on Google, I want to support these Guys as they are doing a great job! Good price in comparison to other places - they are open to negotiations. If you think where or with whom, do not hesitate! You will be definately satisfied!

La
Review №32

Very nice experience diving with Kibwana at the best price we found on the island. Recommended if you want to dive in Zanzibar! Felt safe and in good hands. Kibwana is also a nice, relaxed and flexible guy.

Sa
Review №33

Just coming back from my dives with Kibwana :)I had a great time, diving near Mnemba island. Kibwana and his team are easy going people, smiling and above all safe!!I enjoyed the moment and I recommend it ;)

Ch
Review №34

My husband passes his Padi certification and I did a couples of dives with Kibwana It was the best choice we could have made. This guy is sooooo cool and very professional. He really makes you feel at ease and safe. His center is located in Matemwe near famous Mnemba atol which is a wonderful place to dive. But you can call him even if you dont stay in Matemwe. Prices are cheaper than other centers in Zanzibar and the service was beyond our expectations. Highly recommended!

Pe
Review №35

We had a great time with Kibwana and enjoyed professional and safe dive sessions with him. His prices are cheaper than the offers of the near diving schools, although our group only consisted of my buddy, me and Kibwana. I would definitly do it it again!

Fr
Review №36

My boys really enjoyed to stay with Kibwana and Igris. They did their open water diver and my husband and I joined them. Great place to be.

An
Review №37

Great diving with Kibwana. My partner and I did a double dive as OWD. Kibwana was very professional and friendly and we felt very safe with him. We saw plenty of fish species and we even got to see a turtle! Loved going the local way, small groups and a cheaper option than its competitors. He even offered us budget meals! Pickup can be arranged if needed. Matemwe can be reached by dalla-dalla. I strongly recommend him.

Ma
Review №38

We wanted to take diving lessons (OW PADI) and went into this house, because nobody was trying to sell us something or taking us inside (for me thats always something good)I had every struggle with diving (nose mouth reflex, problem to equalize ,etc.) Kibwana ist a really competent, patient, friendly and creative teacher who helped me step by step to achieve the certification. He is from town and works with local people in Sansibar. I am really happy that we choose him instead the big diving schools here. I recommend his school to everyone! Thank you Kibwana

Mi
Review №39

Very open minded and truly Hakuna Matata.If you would like to go for a tailor made experience Kibwana is the man.My girl and I went diving in for 10 days in a row around the island with Kibwana and we had a great time.Diving is fun in Zanzibar! 😀

Jo
Review №40

Very good place to dive. Thank you for everything Kibwana. The best from Barcelona

Na
Review №41

I have dived with bwana kibwana before in 2017 and a return dive after the lockdown has been the greatest escape from the stress. perfect. Very hands on. Safety first and expert knowledge of the reef. Super divermaster.

El
Review №42

Kibwana is an excellent diver and the experience has been amazing! After the dive we had some beers and he cooked octopus and fresh fish from the Kigomani fish market. I will recomend the experience!

Ox
Review №43

Amazing diving experience and exceptional service quality. Loved diving with Kibwana!

Ky
Review №44

Kibwana is a great owner and provides more intimate experience by having only small groups. Very flexible and much cheaper than the huge for profit operators. Kibwana employs local help to do all the work for you(transport your gear and set you up).

Ma
Review №45

I highly recommend Kibwana! Had a great experience: high quality dive and super friendly crew. Go for it!

Be
Review №46

Professional, patient and friendly teacher. We made the PADI certification with him. He ist a local and work with local people too. You get a lot more than the big foreigners companies hier. I recommend him to everyone. Thank you

Lu
Review №47

Really friendly!I went as solo Diver, together with the guide Harry, was just the two of us, so it was really amazingHarry was able to spot a lot of cool stuff, and was a really relaxing dive.Hakuna Matata 🤙

Si
Review №48

It was a great diving and we had a lot of fun!!

Al
Review №49

I had a great time diving with Kibwana. It’s very chill, local diving shop. Keep up the great work! Thanks:)

Li
Review №50

Diving with Kibwana Divers is very nice and very professionnal. I had realpleasure. Thanks again and good luck!Liivika

De
Review №51

If you want to have great dives on Zazibar, go to Kibwana! Great memories and experience while diving with them!)

Cr
Review №52

Great diving, nice people.

Ut
Review №53

Flexible and personalised dives. I would recommend diving with them and a plus is you would support local divers directly.

Ki
Review №54

Good place to dive and eat very frendly staff thanks

An
Review №55

Amazing experience with this guys!!!! 100% recommended!

Lu
Review №56

Awesome Place. Very nice people and professionell diving! I will come back.

Ca
Review №57

Kibwana is very nice and very professionnal. Diving with him is a real pleasure.

Ar
Review №58

Very professional and organised diving and snorkeling centre, eady contact with the owner, friendly staff

Si
Review №59

Amazing! Very recomended

Lu
Review №60

Best, best, best !!!!

Kh
Review №61

Nice place to dive!

lu
Review №62

Excellent diving shop. Extraordinary diving sites. Really nice guys who put safety first.After not having dived in 12 years, they were incredibly patient with me & got me up to scratch in no time.Can’t wait to come back.Many thanks. X

li
Review №63

Just exceptional! Unforgettable moments, the perfect staff, Kibwana and his team share their passion with you in 2 magnificent spots! The price is more than perfect considering the duration of the dives. I recommend +++, diving with my novice children, very attentive, very professional. In short, thank you 😃

RA
Review №64

I appreciated the availability and the seriousness of Kibwana who carried out the diving baptism of my 16 year old son.The spot was magnificent very accessible for a beginner.I recommend super experience for a very good price for the region.

Ph
Review №65

Top service, hyper available (24 / 24😜)Beautiful pedagogy and beautiful listening, very gentle on learning.6 dives - great break with the fruits -And a restaurant on the beach, local atmosphereWe loved itThank you Kibwana 🏖🏖

Dj
Review №66

Kibwana Diving is a small family, with only local employees. We had 4 good dives with them. Very friendly and helpful, they also offer a restaurant and juices if you get hungry.In terms of diving, the funds are magnificent. The hardware is slightly dated but works well. We will recommend this club if you already have some experience and autonomy in diving. The dives are very affordable compared to other clubs in the area. Thank you Kibwana!

Al
Review №67

An experience to recommend! Our son who had never dived was put in confidence and was able to discover the beauty of this hobby / sport in peace. We loved the experience so much that we repeated once in Paje with Kibwana! Thank you to the whole team for these 4 magnificent dives!

La
Review №68

Kibwana and Idris are the ones who accompany you while diving. Both are very experienced and take great care of the guests. After an obligatory safety instruction, there are also instructions on how to protect nature and the request to be careful with nature. The dive spots are well chosen and the diving is carried out safely and with supervision. One tries to respond to the wishes of the guests and, depending on the weather conditions and tides, to present the most beautiful impressions. Thank you for the great time!

FJ
Review №69

We came from Germany und we have such great experience with Kibwana, Haji and all crew. They are very nice und experience, professional and also faire price. If u wanna dive or snorkeling, make sure come to them. I am highly recommend it.Chinese friends don’t miss it either. Beautiful beaches, good memories, and very good stores!

as
Review №70

We highly recommend the Dive Club !! The equipment is of a high standard (just like in a good club in the country) and the people on the staff are professional, calm and very nice!We dived with them for 3 days around the island of Manamba, which is very short and convenient to get to from their club. When we got out of one of the dives we saw a huge band of dolphins and they did not think twice and drove us to them with the boat so we could snorkel with them.So go diving with them and on the way also enjoy the most delicious fruits we ate in Zanzibar 😁

St
Review №71

I had booked the diving day without knowing who I was going to dive with. When I arrived at the dive center, which is very unusual for me, in the morning, I was very surprised and thought I wont do that. Fortunately another diving couple said to me with a laugh We know exactly what you are thinking. We thought the same on our first time but these are the best dive guys ever. So I was a little reassured and ... they were right. Ive never felt so well looked after. Everything well organized and a very attentive crew. Everything was even prepared and followed up for me, so that all I had to do was check. Splendid. The diving was great and I was once again shown that you shouldnt be blinded by external appearances. With Kibwana ... again and again!

Ga
Review №72

Kibwana is the owner of its dive center. He is very kind and very smiling. It was a pleasure to dive with him and then to share two meals with him in real local restaurants. The equipment is not new but functional. No problem during our 4 dives. We really had a good time, he respects nature by not rushing towards the dolphins when we cross them unlike the dolphin tours boats (dont do it, its a horror. Harassment. They prevent them from coming to breathe) And you can see them while diving while being respectful 🙏❤)We recommend the Kibwana center for experienced divers. For beginners, be sure to stay close to him. Thank you Kibwana

Mo
Review №73

We plunged with Kibwa in August 2019!Super experience, it is an excellent pedagogue, very friendly and especially very professional.It allowed us to spend our open water in idyllic conditions.Far from the big crowded dive clubs that abound in Zanzibar, it allowed us to do tailor-made and cheaper private dives.I highly recommend it!

Me
Review №74

There were only two of us on the boat (private!). We did two magnificent dives in mnemba for a baptism (scuba diver) on two different spots. Kibwana is perfect, very professional, calm, and gives detailed and clear explanations. He showed us the beautiful corals and fish (a stingray too!). We strongly recommend diving with him. To please nothing, many varieties of fruit cut on the boat, a treat!

Review №75

Relaxed diving in a small groupI am very happy with my dives with Kibwana. Professional and humorous and flexible. Good material and excellent conditions all in all a perfect day

Ma
Review №76

I did a dive with the Kibwana diving team.Both the responsiveness of our exchanges before diving, as well as the welcome, the diving itself on one of the essential places of the island (Mnemba Island), the supervision during the dive, you are there to have a good time, not to mention the attractive affordable price.

Ma
Review №77

Anyone who would like to support the locales and like to travel in small groups is in good hands here. Its even more worthwhile if you dive with your own equipment anyway. Thank you very much for the personal support.

ra
Review №78

Great diving with an instructor. We bought the tour from a local seller at the Melia Hotel.The trip was on Mnemba with dolphins. Snorkeling and Diving. But my wife wanted to do the intro and it worked. I highly recommend. Davimaster very relaxed and knowledgeable. Safe dives despite the low current. Great fun in the crystal clear waters of Zanzibar. I recommend

Fr
Review №79

Small dive center in Matemwe, but very good feeling with the dive master, I did 2 dives around Mnenba..... Great.Very good price, I recommend this center.

Ma
Review №80

There were two of us (both with Open Water Diver certification) for three days diving with Kibwana and it was great. Great dive guide with good tips for beginners and very fair prices!

Au
Review №81

Very serious diving center. All safety instructions are followed, extremely professional.Very pleasant boat with fruit, water, chapati ... attractive price compared to neighboring centers.Equipment in very good condition. Thanks to kibwana, the dive guide, for his smile and good humor.Surprise on the way back, we even shared a lunch of grilled fish at the restaurant above the dive center.

Ro
Review №82

Everything perfect. Got picked up on time and had two very great dives. Kibwana is a very, very good dive master. He never loses sight of you. Price performance is very good. Another highlight was the snack between dives.

Ve
Review №83

Even if the look of the dive center did not meet my usual standard, I was guided by the good reviews and embarked on a diving adventure with Kibwaba and I was not disappointed! The selected dive sites were super nice (much better than in Paje) and he and his team were super nice and professional! I can only recommend it!

Ra
Review №84

A small, local diving base is still on the way. Thanks to the friendly, price-friendly and professional treatment of its customers - both advanced divers and those taking SSI courses, it will surely be a significant place in Matemwe.I recommend it to all those who want to snorkel in a safe way on the surrounding reefs!

Jo
Review №85

Were diving with Ashely today and had a great dive, very nice conversations and a lot of fun! Price-performance is unbeatable :)

Jo
Review №86

Best dive ever..!

GI
Review №87

Very good and polite compliments !!!!

J
Review №88

Great diving experience with a very nice and competent team. The diving school is small and unassuming, but the warmth of the diving instructors is great! The diving groups are small, the briefing is very good and the dive spots around Mnemba are perfect for both beginners (and children too!) and experienced divers. The diving instructors speak English and French. Unreservedly recommended!By the way: above the diving school is a small and simple but very tasty restaurant that offers local dishes. Grilled fish and calamari, veggie and Swahili dishes...

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  • Address:Matemwe, Tanzania
  • Site:http://www.kibwanadiverszanzibar.com/
  • Phone:+255 654 670 605
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