Question Zanzibar in August recommendations

[MinimalMayhem]

Hi, we're thinking about a family trip to the Zanzibar area (from the UK) to do some diving (coupled possibly with a bit of Safari on the mainland beforehand).
We're all adults and will be diving OC with the least experienced diver having done around 50 dives and we're happy diving to 30m+ (100').

Would love to hear any hints/tips/suggestions for where to go/what to avoid, for example, the travel agent suggests a week of safari then a week diving from Mafia island.

On the diving front, to be a happy family trip it will need warm, clear water and ideally some bigger pelagic stuff/big schools of fishy things.
We're also looking for nice beaches and food, not too bothered about nightlife and partying.
Thanks!

 

[Sunn]

It was 2 years ago, but if they still exist, go there :

Tanzania/Zanzibar diving

Hello! Has anyone been diving in Tanzania/Zanzibar? I am interested in liveaboards or a dive shop which offers 3-4 dives on the day.

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[Jaan]

Check out conesnails recent report here too

Trip Report - Zanzibar Diving Poseidon

Hey @Conesnail Florida Man .. haha. I assume you've seen the latest Tanzania requirements for exit (now seemingly a PCR test and a Rapid test 6 hours before your flight done at the airport). We have a couple of weeks to decide but we are still leaning on a 'go'. Please do give some news...

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