There are many wonderful places to dive in Mozambique. Mention Mozambique and most divers think megafauna. Whale Sharks and Manta Rays prowl the plankton-rich water year-round and Humpback Whales pass by on their way through from the Antarctic.
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Mozambique has more than 2000km of coastline. To the north, the Quirimbas Archipelago is home to the largest marine protected area on the African continent. These protected coral reefs and mangrove forests are an important nursery for reef fish and five of the ocean’s seven marine turtles among other notable occupants.
The south is a haven for nesting marine turtles. Off Tofo, Whale Shark Alley attracts Whale Sharks all year. This alone will put Mozambique on many scuba divers’ bucket lists.
In Mozambique, scuba diving is a year-round activity. Cyclones are most likely to occur in February and March. The dry season in Mozambique runs from May to October and is the best time to dive.
Ponta D’ouro is a charming small town in southern Mozambique, just 10km from the South African border. Beautiful white beaches, lush dune woods, incredible diving, and an endless azure sea await divers here.
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One of the more popular dive sites due to its amazing high wall topography is 3 Sisters with depths of 24m. Explore fish life such as the Long Nose Hawk Fish (unique to this site only), Angler fish, Garden Eels, Crocodile Fish, Eggshell Shrimps, and a massive resident Honeycomb Eel as well as many different types of Nudibranchs make this a great site for all types of underwater photography.
If shark diving is on the top of divers’ lists, then Pinnacles (30-35m) a world-renowned shark diving site is the dive. Tiger, Bull, Black Tip, Silver Tip, Dusky, Spinners, Java, Leopard, Grey Reef, and the gracious Hammerheads can all be discovered here. An absolute must for any diver’s logbook.
An array of exciting marine life will greet you in Tofu. All 5 species of turtles, 2 or more species of dolphin, 2 species of manta, many stingray species (including the extremely rare Small Eye Stingray), and many species of shark (White Tip Reef, Grey Reef, Whale Shark, Leopard Sharks and the occasional Hammerhead, Bull, Great White and Tiger).
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Tofo’s deep and shallow settings are home to a diverse range of macro-organisms. You’ll be gazing up for the giants and looking down for the critters such as Frogfish, Shrimp species, Crabs, and innumerable Nudibranch species. All these species can be found throughout the year.
Whale Sharks don’t have a season – they can be seen every month of the year. They fluctuate in numbers depending on the number of plankton in the water. Humpback Whales are the only species with a definite season in Tofo and can be seen from June to November. Peak months are August and September.
The Bazaruto Archipelago has world-class dive sites with barely a soul in sight. Explore 5 of the best local dive sites with knowledgeable, qualified guides. Just 5 minutes away, Neptune Reef is a haven for Trigger, Lion, and Crocodile Fish, alongside Octopus and Honeycomb Moray Eel, with a maximum depth of 5 meters making it ideal for beginners.
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The 2-mile reef dive site is the most popular dive location, with plenty of dive sites to explore. The coral reefs start at a depth of 5m and slowly descend to a maximum depth of 22m, making it possible to see large school of reef fish, turtles, rays, and reef sharks, as well as occasional visits by dolphins, dugong, and Humpback Whales.
Manta Ray Reef on North Point has spectacular concentrations of anemones sheltering both Nose Strip and Two Bar Clownfish. The reef is often frequented by Green turtles and rays.
