Manta Reef Lodge - Activities

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Many attractions on the island
From the lodge on the nothern Peninsula, you are in between the best beaches of Ras Kigomasa and Vumawimbi. Many 5 star dive sites are all along the west coast, and daily trips are aranged.
The Ngezi forest, a 15 minute drive, is home to several endemic birds , unique world wide to just Pemba including the Scops Owl, which can be visited at night and day.The Fugoni sand banks, just north of the lodge is a paradise for beach walks on Sand dunes that dissapear and reappear with the tides every day, full of birds, crabs and shells.
Anywhere you go, nature will offer you a unique glimpse into the natural magic that is Pemba.

The oceans around Pemba are famously blue, teeming with coral life and fish ideal to swim, snorkel, dive and fish.

Activites and services available at Manta Reef Lodge, Pemba:
- A la carte Kitchen at lunch.
- Health bar at the beach with massage, reflexology, manicures and pedicures, facials.
- Room service + early morning tea/ coffee delivery to rooms.
- Water sports club with PADI dive center, PADI scuba courses, snorkeling services, Kayaking , escorted Kayak tours, fishing, , boat trips to the sand banks , Njao gap, and fundu gap. Mesali Island trips on special request.
- Island Tours available by vehicle to Vumawimbi Beach, Ngezi Forest, Tumbe village, Kiyuyu beaches, and all towns.
- Special escorted Bird watching visits .
- Special Dolphin programs.( main season December to April)
- Self drive motorcycle hire.
- Chauffer driven vehicle hire.

Activities Price
Snorkeling to Njao gap or Fundu gap. $ 40.00
Lighthouse Sand Banks excursion by boat $ 20.00
Kayaking 1 – 2 hours
$ 25.00
Kayaking ½ day
$ 40.00
Big game fishing, full day (min 3 days) Per 3 days per boat
per 9 hr day (4 pax) per boat. All conventional gear from 6-lb to 80-lb provided, but fly fishing and spinning gear are not supplied. Lunch boxes, beers and soft drinks are provided free of charge. It is customary to tip the crew but this is left to your discretion. There are no hidden extras.  

Season Low High
Kamara II & Broadbill $ 2100 $ 2300
extra day, Kamara $ 550 $ 600

Trawling fishing with canoes, 3 or 4 lines $ 95.00 per boat trip
3 hours
Njao Gap cultural visit to Village of Miia wa ngombe $ 40.00
Bird watching: Ngezi forest, Mpirani plantation and makangale swamps $ 25.00
Island tour full day by car $ 80.00 per vehicle
Island tour ½ day northern Pemba tour $ 60.00 per vehicle

Diving activities      
Package Price Package Price
2 tank dive $ 80 Night dive $ 50
3 tank dive $ 100 10 dive package $ 350

Diving courses (inc full equipment)  
Description Cost
PADI OPEN WATER COURSE  
Includes 5 theory lessons, 5 pool dives, 4 ocean dives.
Book, Logbook, RDP & Certificate
$ 390
$ 75
PADI SCUBA DIVER COURSE (Can be used to start PADI Openwater Course)  
Includes 3 theory lessons, 3 pool dives, 2 ocean dives $ 245
Book, Logbook, RDP. $ 75
PADI DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING (Can be used to start PADI Openwater Course)  
Includes: 1 theory lesson, 1 pool dive, 1 Ocean dive $ 100
2 Ocean dives $ 130
PADI ADVENTURE DIVER COURSE International Certificate  
A course designed for openwater divers, 3 ocean dives, chosen from elective list $ 165
Book, Logbook, Slate. $ 75
PADI ADVANCED DIVER COURSE International Certificate  
A course designed for openwater divers, 5 ocean dives, including deep dive, navigation dive and three optional dives.
Book, Logbook, Slate.
$ 265
$ 75
PADI RESCUE DIVER  
Includes theory lessons, ocean dives and shore rescues. International Certification. $ 325
Book, Logbook, Slate. $ 75

• All diving prices include tank, weights & hotel transfers.
• marine park fees are not included.
• Water & fruit are on board for 2 dive days.
• We offer a variety of tank sizes and fittings.