East Africa Kisiwani Jambo live-aboard, Pemba Island, East Africa liveaboard live aboard

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	Dive the exotic spice island of Pemba, in the beautiful Zanzibar archipelago. The best dive sites of East Africa are found around the island of Pemba, and they are best accessed by liveaboard. We offer two liveaboard boats in this area; the MY KISIWANI and the SY JAMBO.

	The warm tropical seas, enriched with nutrients brought by the Indian Ocean currents, provide ideal conditions for an astonishing variety of marine life. The abundance of marine plants and animals are a scuba divers dream. The waters around Pemba Island are spectacular, with visibility between 30-60 metres, and stunning blue-water drop-offs. Magnificent hard and soft coral gardens, make the perfect home for manta rays, reef sharks, turtles and clouds of reef fish.


KISIWANI MOTOR YACHT - Click picture to enlarge		JAMBO SAILING YACHT - Click picture to enlarge
M.Y. Kisiwani, Pemba’s original dive live-aboard, pioneered live-aboard diving in this area in 1994. Kisiwani and her crew will take you on an adventurous, exotic, all-inclusive live-aboard diving holiday around the Island of Pemba in the Zanzibar Archipelago. Kisiwani is a 67 ft steel expedition vessel. She is fully kitted out for exploratory dive trips and offers spacious, comfortable accommodation for 10 guests in five twin, air-conditioned cabins. There is a large saloon with all the usual facilities and plenty of space for sunbathing and al-fresco dining up on the top deck. Click picture to enlarge When not diving, additional activities include beach BBQ’s, fishing, walking on the Island, visiting local schools and villages etc. Diving is available 3-4 times a day, in small groups with experienced and knowledgeable guides & instructors. Accommodation is in six, twin air-conditioned cabins. There are 3 toilets and showers, deck shower, saloon bar & sundecks. Superb Food is prepared onboard by our chef, using the finest local produce. Special diets can be catered for on request. Non divers are welcome and activities including snorkelling, wind surfing and tours of the islands, can be arranged. Unforgettable underwater sights, magnificent scenery, the sparkling clear blue sea - everything combines to ensure the diving holiday of a lifetime. Kisiwani Sample Itinerary (8 days/7 nights) Day 1: You will be met upon arrival at Mombassa airport & transferred to Shimoni, where you board the Kisiwani. If time permits, the boat will depart for Pemba Island. If this is not possible, diving or snorkelling will be arranged near Shimoni, with an early morning departure for Pemba Island on day two. Days 2-6: The boat will anchor at different sites during the week for diving, with opportunities for going ashore to visit a local village, explore the island or relax on the beach. Day 7: Kisiwani will leave Pemba Island in the afternoon to return to Shimoni. Overnight on board. Day 8: Morning transfer to Mombassa airport for return flight. Click picture to enlarge		JAMBO SAILING YACHT - Click picture to enlarge
		The Jambo is a 23 metre sailing yacht that was built in 1990 and offers a unique liveaboard experience, diving the reefs around Pemba Island. A fantastic sight when in full sail, Jambo offers the ideal way to experience East Africa’s best and most remote diving. This elegant vessel boasts a spacious forward deck, ideal for topping up the tan between dives. In the salon there is a selection of books, a music system plus a TV and video, to relive those diving highlights. In the dining area there is a well stocked bar. Accommodation is in 5 air conditioned cabins, 3 double and 2 twin berthed. There are 3 bathrooms with a head and shower and plenty of hot & cold water. Click picture to enlarge Jambo itinerary & Cuisine onboard By night you will anchor in calm mangrove fringed lagoons. By day 3 or 4 dives are planned along Pemba’s West Wall, Mesali Island or, conditions permitting, the dramatic East Coast. Mohamed and Banda, Jambo’s dive guides, have been diving here for ‘centuries’ and know these waters as well as anyone. Diving around Pemba is generally drift diving, the two tenders being used for diver drop off and pickup. Non diving partners are welcome and snorkelling or spice tours on the island, can be arranged. The chef prepares a mix of international and local dishes using fresh local produce. The occasional spicy local dish adds interest and he’s happy to cater to special diets. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided, as well as tea, coffee, water and juice with breakfast. Soft drinks i.e. Coke, 7up etc and alcoholic drinks are paid for locally onboard. Above: SY Jambo in full sail

KISIWANI PRICES 2008 sailings: From £959 per person. Price is for 7 nights. Includes transfers, diving and full board aboard the boat. *FLIGHT NOT INCLUDED.* Flight prices from £450 return, according to date of departure. We will quote you the best flight price available at the time of booking. Or you may book your own flights. *PEMBA MARINE PARK FEES NOT INCLUDED.* US$100 per person, paid locally. Tanzania visa fee is $50.		JAMBO PRICES 2008 sailings: From £999 per person. Price is for 7 nights. Includes transfers, diving and full board aboard the boat. *FLIGHT NOT INCLUDED.* Flight prices from £450 return, according to date of departure. We will quote you the best flight price available at the time of booking. Or you may book your own flights. *PEMBA MARINE PARK FEES NOT INCLUDED.* US$100 per person, paid locally. Tanzania visa fee is $50.

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