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Farhat Jah, known as "Raf" to his friends, first came to Pemba while driving a Land Rover from London to Cape Town. He was so taken by the beauty of the Islands that he knew straight away that he wanted to work here. Raf has a degree in politics, which he says comes in very useful for those evening chats on the balconies, watching the sun go down. Though his heritage is heavily Turkish (and slightly Indian) he has lived in London all his life and has trained in the English Channel and Atlantic Ocean. Having found Pemba he now makes a point of not diving in any location that requires a drysuit!  Raf loves taking pictures, many of which appear on this website.  If you are interested in seeing more, have a look at www.farhatjah.com.

After working in the UK and Turkey, Raf went on to run India's largest dive centre for four years. He has built up a wealth of experience that he likes to share with divers from around the world. Raf is an adventurer: Whether it be exploring hidden valleys on the banks of the Euphrates or finding new dive sites in Africa, Raf is equally at home. He owns and operates Swahili Divers and can be found in the Dive Base complex 7 days a week ready to answer questions, help out or lead dives.