Scuba Diving Archives - Saltwater Safaris

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From Pemba to Serengeti

21 May 2022by SaltyPhotos

Pemba Island is a gem off the Tanzanian coast that is still largely unknown to commercial travellers and holidaymakers. But for those in the know, it's one of Africa's most pristine dive locations. The island is ringed by majestic underwater walls and dive-friendly topography, home to big game fish species, hammerhead and reef sharks, turtles, and manta rays.

You'll find the most spectacular dive sites on the island's west coast. This area includes Misali Island, select locations off the Kigomasha Peninsula, and the Fundu Gap and Njao Gap. These all form part of the Pemba Channel Conservation Area.

From Pemba Island, we fly to Arusha, where the evening is spent readying equipment and preparing for our safari to the Greatest Migration. Just a short flight away, this event transpires across the southern plains of the Serengeti. Here, you'll encounter millions of wildebeest in their summer grazing habitat, along with multiple thousands of births, predatorial incursions, and interaction between multiple species.

There are sights here - and photographic opportunities - that have to be seen to be believed. And it's here that you get to see it all, firsthand.

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From Mafia to Nyerere

21 May 2022by SaltyPhotos

Few countries in Africa offer the diversity of wildlife, both on land and underwater, that Tanzania does. Photographic opportunities abound, with incredible reefs presenting exciting wide angle & macro opportunities, in a setting that naturally lends itself to truly inspiring diving. As if that isn't enough, November and December bring the added excitement of swimming with Whale sharks - an absolute once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Then, follow up your dive experience with a thrilling bush adventure to Nyerere National Park. Here, you'll encounter Africa's great predators, large packs of wild dogs, and vast, untamed landscapes that seem to go on forever.

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From Mafia to Ruaha

1 September 2018by SaltyPhotos

There aren't many destinations in Africa that can rival Tanzania’s diversity of wildlife and landscapes. From the classic Savannah destinations of the Serengeti, Ruaha and Nyerere, to the coral reefs of Pemba and Mafia Island. a Tanzanian safari delivers one exhilarating experience after another. This Tour can been precisely planned around the perfect time to swim with the Whale sharks as they visit the Mafia Archipelago in search of food. Curated to offer the best times to experience the underwater fauna, we give you the best chance to return home, with not only unforgettable experiences, but some incredible imagery too. The waters surrounding Mafia Island offer an extraordinary variety of marine diversity, with over 400 species of fish, 5 species of marine turtle and 48 species of coral. The crystal clear waters offer the perfect place to experience some unforgettable diving in Tanzania. From there we are whisked off deep into the African bushveld, where few people venture. The 21000 sq km Ruaha National Park is home to the largest populations of Elephant in Tanzania, with vast herds of buffalo, and many a predator following in their tracks. We settle in one of Ruaha’s most elegant lodges which boasts spectacular views of the surrounding landscape. This provides the opportunity to capture the lush landscape as the bush teems with new life after the first rains of the season.