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Buccaneer Diving - Paje, Zanzibar, Tanzania PADI Scuba diving and education, and East Africa's only PADI 5 Star CDC Centre. The lagoon also is an ideal spot for night dives.

Buccaneer Diving Zanzibar is located in Paje on the wonderful South East coast of Zanzibar Island. Away from the overcrowded beaches of Kiwengwa, Nungwi, and Kendwa, Paje is renown for its stunning beaches, unspoilt village life, small sized guesthouses and lodges. The stretch reaching from Kizimkazi (south point of island, famous for dolphin spotting) through Jambiani, Paje, Bwejuu, Dongwe to Mi

chamvi (which is situated on the eastern tip of Chwaka Bay), is often referred to as the secret coast of Zanzibar, where the real identity of the island is still preserved and untouched from mass tourism. Nonetheless Paje and the neighbouring area offers a variety of bars, evening hangouts, restaurants and regular nightlife. The diving around Paje is pristine with some of the finest corals to be found in East Africa. The protected natural lagoon which is only ten minutes boat ride from the Buccaneer Diving base at the Arabian Nights hotel is a great choice for all levels of divers and accompanying snorkelers and it also means that we can offer a number of good safe and protected dives in the rougher monsoon and in general for beginners. In addition we have a number of sites on the outer reef within a 25-minute fast boat ride of our base offering a wide variety of topography ranging from walls, gentle slopes to caves and exciting marine life, some also suitable for beginners and some of which accessible only to more expert divers ...and we are always looking for more! We also offer dives and snorkeling from our sister operation at the Swahili Beach Hotel in Kizimkazi in the South of the island. Kizimkazi is renowned for its dolphins and idyllic sand banks and a days diving followed by a seafood lunch is a must. In addition to our special Kizimkazi trip, we also organise a day trip to the atoll of Mnemba, located in a marine park that is a great location both diving and snorkelling. Watch out for other seasonal special trips.

21/04/2025

Returning clients!!! Sofie Hansen did her PADI Open water course through ZAS in 2008. She dove with us again in 2015 and this week she joined us again for an amazing 5 days package. Sofie, hope to see you soon again for more underwater fun!!! Karibu tena!!!

18/04/2025

Black, white, and orange and ready to werk!
The Strigate Chromodoris may be tiny, but it's dressed to impress in its bold striped outfit. This little nudibranch isn’t just a fashion icon—it’s also a master of chemical defense, flashing those colors to say “hands off, I’m toxic!”

Keep your eyes peeled during your next dive in Zanzibar—these reef divas love to strut their stuff on coral catwalks.

29/03/2025

Meet the stunning Regal Angelfish (Pygoplites diacanthus), a true gem of the Pomacanthidae family! ✨ With its vibrant blue, yellow, and orange stripes, this beauty thrives in coral-rich reefs. Regal Angelfish are selective feeders, dining mainly on sponges and tunicates. Juveniles have a more subdued color pattern and prefer to stay hidden in crevices until they mature. Nature’s masterpiece in motion!

14/03/2025

Are you a PADI Open water diver and want to continue your adventures to beyond 18 metres? There is no time like NOW to take the plunge and complete your PADI Advanced Open Water certification🏆

Contact us through direct message or pop in to our dive centre on Paje beach to talk about your continued education!

Let us know in the comments why you did your Advanced Open Water!

04/03/2025

The Bluespotted Ribbontail ray - a true underwater gem! 💙💫 It's vibrant blue spots come from biochromes, special pigments that absorb and reflect light thus creating the neon glow. You will find these marvels in lagoons and up to depths of 30 metres. They are solitary creatures and mainly nocturnal, you will find them under ledges during the day!🌞 Their diet consists if crustaceans, worms and small bottom fish. 🐟

The bluespotted ray is a stunning reminder of natures artistry beneath the surface🌊

Have you seen one in the wild?😍

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26/02/2025

🌊✨ Turn your passion into a career! ✨🌊

Dreaming of a life by the ocean, sharing your love for the underwater world? 🌴🐠 Join us in breathtaking Paje, Zanzibar for our PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) and become a certified PADI instructor! 🌅💦

✔️ Gain top-notch training
✔️ Dive in crystal-clear waters
✔️ Experience island living
✔️ Open doors to a life of adventure

📅 Dates:

15 to 25 April 2025 - IDC

26 and 27 April 2025 - Instructor Exam

28 April - EFRI

📍 Location: Paje, Zanzibar

Don’t just dream it—live it. 🌊 Your journey starts here! DM us for more information or if you would like to sign up. Let’s make waves together! 🌟💙

21/02/2025

🌊 A huge TAK to the incredible for choosing us as their dive centre! It was an absolute pleasure to introduce your students to the underwater world, and we at Buccaneer Diving look forward to welcoming the next intake of adventurers in March! 🤿💙

Are you part of a school or group looking for an unforgettable diving experience? Get your students certified with us and help us turn their adventure into a skill. 🌏 DM us to plan your next dive trip or for more information!🌊

27/12/2024

🌊✨ Turn your passion into a career! ✨🌊

Dreaming of a life by the ocean, sharing your love for the underwater world? 🌴🐠 Join us in breathtaking Paje, Zanzibar for our PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) and become a certified PADI instructor! 🌅💦

✔️ Gain top-notch training
✔️ Dive in crystal-clear waters
✔️ Experience island living
✔️ Open doors to a life of adventure

📅 Dates: 16 to 24 April 2025 - IDC

25 April 2025 - EFRI

26 and 27 April 2025 - Instructor Exam

📍 Location: Paje, Zanzibar

Don’t just dream it—live it. 🌊 Your journey starts here! DM us for more information or if you would like to sign up. Let’s make waves together! 🌟💙

10/12/2024

Explore the underwater world and meet incredible creatures like the scorpionfish on our dive safari adventure! 🌊🐟 Book now for a chance to dive into the beauty and mystery of tropical waters while learning about the incredible ecosystems beneath the waves. 🐠✨

Here are 8 fascinating facts about the amazing scorpionfish you might encounter:

1️⃣ Camouflage Masters: They change color to blend in or communicate. 🌈
2️⃣ Big Appetites: Stretch their jaws to swallow prey larger than their body. 🍴
3️⃣ Lethal Defense: Venomous spines can be extremely toxic. ⚠️
4️⃣ Efficient Breathers: Extract oxygen even while lying still. 🌊
5️⃣ Sensitive Hunters: Detect vibrations with special organs called neuromasts. 🎯
6️⃣ Regeneration: Can regrow lost fins and spines. 🔄
7️⃣ Unique Mating Rituals: Complex dances and color changes during courtship. 💃
8️⃣ Stunning Beauty: Some species are vibrantly colored despite their stealthy nature. ✨

And don’t forget the crucial role sea grapes(swipe to second photo)play in coral reef ecosystems! Here’s why they’re so important:

1️⃣ Habitat Heroes: Provide shelter and food for fish, crustaceans, and invertebrates. 🏠
2️⃣ Sediment Stabilizers: Their roots prevent coastal erosion and stabilize seabeds. 🌿
3️⃣ Eco-Engineers: Help cycle nutrients and filter water for a healthier reef. 🌊
4️⃣ Biodiversity Boosters: Support diverse marine life, enhancing reef health. 🐟
5️⃣ Sustainability Indicators: Healthy sea grape beds signal a well-preserved marine environment. ✅
6️⃣ Edible Wonders: Also known as “green caviar,” they’re delicious, nutritious, and packed with health benefits. 🥗

Dive in to discover the magic of scorpionfish, sea grapes, and the vibrant coral reef ecosystems they call home. Don’t miss this unforgettable underwater adventure! 🌊💚

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22/11/2024

Can you spot it?👀

Meet the crocodile fish – the ocean's stealthy predator! 🐊💦 Using their perfect camouflage, they lie motionless on the seafloor, patiently waiting to ambush unsuspecting prey that comes too close. With a lightning-fast strike, they sn**ch their meal with ease. Solitary hunters by nature, they only come together to breed, keeping their methods as secretive as their look. While they're not typically aggressive toward humans, their calm demeanor and cryptic nature make them a fascinating creature to encounter. 🌊

13/11/2024

Spotted in the depths of Zanzibar! 🌊🐍 Meet the mesmerizing Tiger Snake Eel, also known as Myrichthys maculosus, pronounced Mih-Rik-Thees Mah-Kul-Loh-Sus. This elusive creature blends right into the sandy seafloor, waiting for the perfect moment to strike its prey. Their unique pattern resembles that of venomous sea snakes which helps them deter potential predators.👀💙

If you would like to see more of what our crystal clear waters have to offer make sure to book a trip or if you would prefer to grow as a diver you might consider doing the PADI Fish Identification course.📚

Have you ever seen one of these beauties underwater? Let us know your favorite marine encounter below! 🐠👇

03/11/2024

Meet the Titan Triggerfish🐟 aka "a divers biggest fear". The Titan Triggerfish is not just beautiful, they're fascinating too! Known for their strong jaws, they munch on a diet of hard-shelled creatures like sea urchins and crustaceans. 🦀

We are approaching their breeding season, it is very important to know that the Titans are fiercely protective over their nests and are not afraid to defend against far larger threats ie divers, thus showcasing their incredible parenting skills.👩‍🍼

With this in mind here are some tips to avoid an unwanted dispute with these marvels:

*Avoid harming or behaving aggressively toward them😇
*When nesting Titan Trigger fish protect the area in a cone shape that goes up🌪. So if you come across a protective Titan, swim horizontally away from the nest and not up!
*Always respect their territory, remember we are guests in their environment🌊

28/10/2024

Say hello to the Frogfish!🐸 These masters of camouflage are part of the family Antennariidae meaning its got an Antenna like protrusion, called an esca, on its snout that it uses to attract prey.

Frogfish have a highly modified swim bladders that allow them to stay buoyant while remaining stationary and camouflaged, furthermore frogfish are known for their unique movement, they don't swim like normal fish instead they use their fins to "walk".🤯

Frogfish have a remarkable ability to expand their mouths 12 times their average size in milliseconds and are thus able to "engulf" their prey, which can be up to 2 times their size!

Frogfish have an incredible ability to mimick their surroundings which makes them very difficult to spot when you aren't looking for them.

13/10/2024

Exploring the vibrant waters of Zanzibar, where lionfish reign as fierce predators! With their stunning fins and venomous spines, these majestic hunters use ambush tactics to capture prey, showcasing the perfect blend of beauty and danger. Their solitary nature and territorial behavior add to the allure of these underwater wonders. 🦁🌊

Here are five interesting facts about lionfish:

1. **Invasive Species**: Lionfish are native to the Indo-Pacific but have become invasive in the Atlantic and Caribbean, where they threaten local ecosystems by preying on native fish and invertebrates.

2. **Venomous Spines**: Lionfish have long, venomous spines that serve as a defense mechanism against predators. While their venom is not deadly to humans, it can cause severe pain and swelling.

3. **Ambush Predators**: They are skilled ambush hunters, using their impressive fin displays to attract prey before quickly striking. They can consume prey that is up to half their body size.

4. **Reproduction**: Lionfish are prolific breeders, capable of producing up to 30,000 eggs every few days. This high reproductive rate contributes to their rapid population growth in non-native areas.

5. **Colorful Appearance**: Their striking coloration and unique patterns not only make them visually stunning but also serve as camouflage among the reefs, helping them blend in with their surroundings.

01/10/2024

Discover the vibrant underwater world of Zanzibar! 🌊 Dive with us to explore its beauty.

22/08/2024

Meet the Tasselled Scorpionfish, Rhinopias Aphanes, a true spectacle of underwater camouflage. Scorpionfish together with lionfish and stonefish form part of the Scorpaenidae Family. The Scorpaenidiae Family are all venomous and have poison spines. With this in mind always be aware of your surroundings and have good buoyancy. If you want to have a more enjoyable and environmentally safer dives we recommend doing your PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Course or if you are interested in learning more about the creatures of the ocean you might enjoy the PADI Fish ID course.

Are you interested in growing as a Diver?

Drop us a Direct Message or comment on this post!

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16/07/2024

Say hello to one of the Nemos we find in Zanzibar! 🐟

This is a clownfish, there are currently 30 recognised species of clownfishes and they fall under the Amphiprion genus.

More specifically the pictured clownfish is an Amphiprion Clarkii aka Clark's Anemonefish. Clownfish have a very unique symbiotic relationship with sea anemones where they get protected by the anemones stinging cells and in return they help keep the anemone clean and fed. Furthermore clownfish start their lives as males and have the ability to change sex(protandrous hermaphrodite) to become female when necessary. It is usually the largest male in the group that will become female in the event of the previous female's death. If this interests you and are eager to learn more about fish and how to identify them you can consider taking your PADI Fish ID course!

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10/07/2024

Are you a Divemaster or interested in becoming a PADI professional?

We have just the opportunity here at our PADI 5* centre, Buccaneer Diving Paje base! We are hosting an Instructor Development Course from the *20th to the 29th of October* 2024. During these days our legendary Course Director(Big B) will be sure to get you ready for your exam on the *30th and 31st of October* and then finally you will have your Emergency First Response Instructor lecture on the *1st of November*. During this you will get to experience the beautiful Zanzibar waters and it's electric atmosphere!

Does this sound like something you are in to? If so please drop us a DM or Whatsapp us on +255 777 853 403 so that we can send you the full information pack.

We hope to see you in October!

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Paje Beach Apartments
Paje
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Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 18:00
Thursday	08:00 - 18:00
Friday	08:00 - 18:00
Saturday	08:00 - 18:00
Sunday	08:00 - 18:00

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