🇲🇴Snorkeling, Freediving, and Scuba in Mozambique

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Mozambique Channel

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Western Indian Ocean

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Bight of Sofala/Swamp Coast

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East African Coral Coast

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Amazon

The Amazon dive site features a C-shaped reef characterized by two ledges, craters, and expansive swim-throughs. This area is relatively untouched due to its remote location, resulting in generally excellent visibility. Divers can expect to encounter a variety of marine life, including reef and pelagic fish, with leopard sharks being one of the notable species present. Additionally, sightings of other shark species such as Whitetip, Grey reef, Blacktip reef sharks, and scalloped Hammerheads are possible. Manta rays and spotted eagle rays may also be observed occasionally.

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Amphitheater

Amphitheater is located less than a kilometer from the Marble Arch dive site. This dive reaches a maximum depth of 18 meters, making it suitable for divers looking to practice their open water skills before exploring deeper waters. The site features a sandy area surrounded by a vibrant reef, rich in coral and marine life. The abundance of sunlight enhances the colors of the underwater scenery, making it an excellent location for macro photography enthusiasts.

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Atlantis

Atlantis features a unique reef structure resembling a submerged city, characterized by large square boulders that resemble building blocks on the ocean floor. The reef is adorned with whip corals and various tree corals, including Green, Black, and White varieties, which thrive in the crevices and along the walls. This site is notable for its diverse marine life, including the Spanish Dancer and the electric blue and yellow Sea Cucumber, commonly referred to as Sea Apple. The depth of the reef attracts game fish and sharks, making it a dynamic environment for divers.

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Baix De Naix

Baix De Naix is located approximately 45 minutes by boat from Inhaca. This dive site features an underwater reef system that is comparable to Aliwal and Two Mile. The starting point for dives is determined by the prevailing current, which influences the anchor position. Divers can expect to encounter a variety of marine life typical of the eastern seaboard of Mozambique, including angelfish, surgeonfish, butterflyfish, and triggerfish. The open water nature of the site allows for sightings of pelagic species, including rays and sharks. The dive is generally conducted with two tanks per diver.

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Bass City

Bass City is a dive site with an average depth of 20 meters and a maximum depth reaching 23 meters. Access to this location is exclusively by boat, utilizing a surf launch to enter the ocean. Divers can expect to encounter a variety of marine life, including Bass, Basslets, Lion Fish, Eels, Bat Fish, Dusky Sweepers, Box Fish, Garden Eels, Tropical Flounders, Frog Fish, and Paper Fish.

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Benchmark

Benchmark is a notable dive site located approximately 30 minutes from Peri-Peri Dive Camp. The site features a spectacular reef known for its diverse marine life, including sharks, rays, and groupers. Divers can expect to encounter potato groupers frequently, along with rays and large giant trevallies found beneath the ledges. The area is also known for sightings of dolphins and hammerhead sharks during the boat ride to the site.

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Bread Loaf

Bread Loaf is a dive site with an average depth of 12 meters and a maximum depth reaching 14 meters. Access to this location is exclusively by boat, involving a surf launch into the sea. Divers can expect to encounter a variety of marine life, including Marbled Electric Rays, Anemones, Coachmen, Trigger Fish, Rockcod, Emperor Fish, Nudibranchs, and numerous reef fish species.

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Caves

Caves offers a shallow dive experience with a maximum depth of 12 meters. The site is characterized by impressive swim-throughs and unique topography, making it an engaging dive. Divers should bring a torch to explore the darker areas effectively. The surface conditions should be calm and flat for optimal entry. Marine life commonly observed includes turtles and various reef fish, while sharks can be found within the caves and swim-throughs. Lobsters are also present, often hiding in crevices.

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Chamber Of Secrets

Chamber of Secrets is a horseshoe-shaped dive site in Tofo, Mozambique, with depths ranging from 14 to 18 meters (46 to 59 feet). The site features vertical walls that extend 6 to 8 meters (19 to 26 feet) high, along with swim-throughs and caves that provide habitat for marine species like sea turtles, lobsters, and reef fish. It is located near Whale Shark Alley, making it a common area for whale shark sightings.

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Checkers

Checkers is a dive site with an average depth of 16 meters and a maximum depth reaching 19 meters. Access to this location is exclusively by boat, making it a convenient spot for divers. The site is suitable for divers of all experience levels. Marine life includes Frog Fish, Ribbon Eels, Potato Bass, Scorpion Fish, Mantis Shrimp, Paper Fish, Spotted Rays, and a variety of corals, sponges, and anemones.

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Clownfish

Clownfish is a shallow dive site located within Tofo Bay, featuring depths ranging from 6 to 12 meters. This site is particularly suitable for beginner divers, providing an opportunity to practice essential skills for entry-level courses. The area is characterized by a vibrant array of tropical fish and coral, making it an excellent location for those interested in macro marine life.

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Doodles

Doodles is the house reef at Ponta do Ouro, with a maximum depth of 17 meters (55 feet). The site features a variety of marine life, including blue-banded snappers, dusky sweepers, potato bass, blue-spotted stingrays, honeycomb rays, and occasional leopard sharks. Visibility ranges from 5 to 15 meters (16 to 50 feet), providing ample opportunities for observation.

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EN1

EN1 is a dive site characterized by a reef that lies at depths between 13 and 18 meters. The site is accessible from the shore. Divers can expect a bottom time of approximately 45 minutes while using air. Notable marine life includes crocodile fish, scorpion fish, stone fish, torpedo rays, and flounders. The highlight of this location is the honeycomb whipray, which can grow up to 5 meters in length.

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Fingers

Fingers Reef is characterized by its distinct finger-like formations that extend from the main reef structure. The site is accessible via a boat ride of approximately 2 kilometers, taking around 7 minutes to reach. Divers can explore depths of up to 16 meters. Common marine life includes Banded Boxer Shrimp, Leaf Fish, Nudibranchs, and Frogfish, along with sightings of Torpedo Rays, Kuhl’s Stingrays, and occasionally Jenkins Rays.

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Fingers

Fingers is a dive site characterized by an average depth of 12 meters and a maximum depth of 14 meters. Access to this site is exclusively by boat, requiring a surf launch into the ocean. Divers can expect to encounter various marine life, including Black Cheek Moray Eels, Honey Comb Moray Eels, Lion Fish, large rays, and a variety of reef fish. The underwater landscape features plate coral, contributing to the site's ecological diversity.

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Giants Castle

Giants Castle begins at a depth of 26 meters and extends over 350 meters in a north-south orientation. On the eastern side, a ledge descends vertically 7 meters to the seabed, reaching a total depth of 35 meters. Divers can observe various species such as small-eyed stingrays, eagle rays, devil rays, and manta rays, often seen gliding along the seabed or near cleaning stations.

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Giants Castle

Giants Castle is a wall dive with depths reaching up to 30 meters. Divers can observe manta rays, eagle rays, devil rays, and other large species, along with potato groupers and Bowmouth guitar sharks. In the crevices, expect to see moray eels, ribbon eels, and frogfish among other marine life.

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Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon is characterized by steep walls and notable overhangs, providing a dynamic underwater landscape. The site features a depth that averages around 22 meters, with the possibility of dropping beyond 30 meters. It is known for its potential to encounter larger marine life, including white tip reef sharks, grey reef sharks, blacktip sharks, tiger sharks, and large giant trevallies. However, divers should be cautious as the current can be challenging, making it less suitable for inexperienced divers. Access to the site is via boat.

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Hogwarts / Outback

Hogwarts, also known as Outback, features a reef that ranges in depth from approximately 22 to 31 meters. The site is accessible via shore entry. Divers can expect a bottom time of 26 minutes on air, which extends to 35 minutes when using nitrox. The area is known for large cleaning stations that attract both Giant and Reef mantas. Additionally, sightings of green turtles, frogfish, and garden eels are common, with significant swim-throughs located at the end of the dive.

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Kevs Ledge

Kevs Ledge is a dive site characterized by an average depth of 22 meters, reaching a maximum of 24 meters. Access to this site is exclusively by boat, utilizing a surf launch for entry. Divers can expect to encounter a variety of marine life, including nudibranchs, reef fish, butterfly fish, bat fish, damselfish, anemones, trumpet fish, and various game fish.

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King Fish Alley

King Fish Alley offers a wall dive experience characterized by its dramatic vertical drop. Divers can enter the water from the shore and navigate along the wall, where they may encounter various marine life, including King Fish and King Barracuda. The dive typically lasts around 22 minutes, during which divers can experience the thrill of moving swiftly along the wall. Conditions can vary with the tide, affecting the entry points and the overall dive experience.

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Light House Wreck

The Light House Wreck is located just behind the Backline at the North East Corner of Inhaca. The wreck is situated in 22 meters of water, with its superstructure visible above the surface. It is essential to dive this site during high tide. Notable features include a sandblasted brass propeller. The marine life around the wreck is typical of the Eastern Seaboard, with sightings of Goldies, Angels, Surgeons, Butterfly fish, Pipe fish, and Boxies.

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Malongane Ledge

Malongane Ledge is a dive site characterized by an average depth of 45 meters and a maximum depth reaching 55 meters. Access to this site is exclusively by boat, requiring a surf launch into the sea. Divers can encounter a variety of marine life, including large rays, fire corals, moray eels, scorpion fish, and frog fish. There is also a possibility of spotting leopard sharks and Zambezi (bull) sharks during dives.

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Manta

Manta Reef is located approximately 22 kilometers from the shore, requiring a boat ride of about 40 minutes. The dive site features depths ranging from 19 meters to 29 meters, allowing for a maximum bottom time of 32 minutes for air divers and 40 minutes for those using Nitrox. Divers can expect to encounter a variety of marine life, including painted frogfish, shrimp, nudibranchs, giant barracudas, loggerhead turtles, giant morays, ribbon eels, and smaller rays.

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Manta Reef

Manta Reef features a depth range of 25 to 30 meters (82 to 100 feet) and is frequented by manta rays, as well as various fish species including parrotfish, scorpionfish, and clownfish. The site is accessible by boat, with visibility typically between 10 to 15 meters (33 to 49 feet), occasionally reaching up to 20 meters (66 feet).

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Marble Arch

Marble Arch is located in the area known as 'Whale shark alley' and is characterized by its notable swim-throughs. This dive site is suitable for open water divers aiming to enhance their buoyancy control while exploring its unique underwater topography. The sandy peripheries of the site host various species of rays and guitarfish, making it a point of interest for divers. Additionally, the site is rich in macro life, with numerous nudibranchs and other small creatures present for those interested in macro photography.

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Matswa

Matswa is a deep northern dive site characterized by extensive reef formations that seem to stretch indefinitely. Divers can expect to encounter strong currents, making it essential for those with experience. The site features numerous cleaning stations, pinnacles, and overhangs, providing diverse habitats for marine life. Notable species include tiger sharks, blacktip sharks, white tip reef sharks, nurse sharks, and leopard sharks, along with various ray species. The entry to the site is from the shore.

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Mavericks

Mavericks is a dive site with an average depth of 25 meters and a maximum depth reaching 28 meters. Access to this site is exclusively by boat, requiring a surf launch into the open sea. Divers can expect to encounter a variety of marine life, including game fish, nudibranchs, reef fish, butterfly fish, bat fish, damsels, anemones, and trumpet fish.

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Mikes Cupboard

Mikes Cupboard is characterized by a series of interconnected bowls, caves, overhangs, and gullies, making it an ideal site for divers of all experience levels. The location is particularly appealing for underwater photographers looking to capture images of nudibranchs. Access to the site is via a boat, with a travel time of approximately 10 minutes or a distance of 2 kilometers. Marine life commonly observed here includes greyspotted guitar fish, Kuhl's rays, crocodile fish, leaf fish, frog fish, as well as flute and trumpet fish, providing diverse opportunities for exploration.

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Office

The dive site known as Office features a variety of ledges and sandy channels, with the upper sections acting as cleaning stations for manta rays. It is located approximately 17 kilometers from shore, requiring a 30-minute boat ride to access. The depths at this site range from 21 to 28 meters, allowing for a maximum bottom time of 31 minutes for air divers and 40 minutes for those using nitrox. Marine life observed here includes Leopard Sharks, White Tip Reef Sharks, Potato Bass, Giant Moray Eels, Turtles, and a diverse array of tropical and game fish.

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Pinnicles Ponta Malongane

Pinnacles Ponta Malongane is a dive site characterized by an average depth of 28 meters, reaching a maximum of 45 meters. Access to this site is exclusively by boat, requiring a surf launch into the open sea. Divers can expect to encounter a diverse range of marine life, including Hammerhead Sharks, Zambezi Sharks (Bull Sharks), Dusky Sharks, Manta Rays, Potato Bass (Potato Grouper), and various species of reef fish.

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Rainbow Reef

Rainbow Reef is accessible from the shore and offers a dive depth that starts at 10 meters, with a drop-off to 26 meters on either side. This site is suitable for divers of all experience levels and is often chosen as a second dive after exploring deeper locations like Matswa or Benchmark. The reef is rich in marine life, featuring a variety of nudibranchs, including the distinctive orange and white Spanish dancer. Divers can also expect to see lobsters, sharks, and rays, along with a diverse array of colorful corals.

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Reggies

Reggies is a dive site located approximately 16 kilometers from shore, accessible by boat. The dive begins at depths of 23 to 30 meters, allowing for a bottom time of 25 minutes when using air and up to 40 minutes with nitrox. The site is characterized by extensive green tree corals and a variety of soft corals that are spread throughout the area. Divers can expect to encounter diverse marine life, including various species of sharks, both manta ray types, large potato groupers, small-eyed stingrays, frogfish, Spotted Eagle rays, and Devil rays.

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Riana’s Arch

Riana's Arch is a notable dive site characterized by a small swim-through that provides access to a diverse array of fish and macro life. This site is particularly known for sightings of long-nose hawkfish, scribbled pipefish, red banded pipefish, fierce two bar anemonefish, and various nudibranchs. Divers are encouraged to use macro settings on their cameras to capture the intricate details of the marine life. The entry to the site is from the shore, making it accessible for divers looking to explore the underwater environment in Ponta.

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Robs Bottom

Robs Bottom is located approximately 35 minutes south of Tofo Beach, situated along a deep-water ridge that reaches depths of 23 meters. This site is known for its diverse marine life, including the critically endangered Small Eye Stingray, as well as Mantas and reef sharks. The unpredictable nature of the dive site adds to its unique appeal, making it a notable location for divers seeking large marine species.

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Salon

Salon features a reef that extends approximately 80 meters, with depths ranging from 9 meters at the top to about 15 meters at the base. The site is accessible via shore entry. Divers can expect to encounter a variety of marine life, including Kuhl Stingrays, Torpedo Rays, Blue Spotted Ribbon Tail Rays, Crocodile Fish, Spotted Guitar Sharks, Lobsters, Marbled Octopus, and Leaf Fish. The recommended bottom time for divers is around 45 minutes.

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Sherwood

Sherwood Forest is known for its prominent cleaning station situated on the main rock dome. The reef's summit lies at depths between 22 and 31 meters, accessible via a boat ride of approximately 3.5 kilometers, taking about 5 minutes. Divers can expect a bottom time of 20 minutes when using air, and up to 30 minutes with nitrox. Marine life frequently encountered includes giant mantas, reef mantas, smalleye stingrays, blotched fantail rays, eagle rays, and large schools of mobula rays.

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Simons Town

Simon's Town is a dive site located in Tofo, Mozambique, with a depth of 15-17 meters (49-56 feet). The site features large rock chimneys with holes and gullies, and you can expect to see a variety of marine life including wrasses, snappers, trevallies, and the prominent whale shark.

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Simons Town / Chimney

Simons Town, also known as Chimney, features a reef with depths ranging from 13 to 18 meters. Access to the site is via a boat, approximately 6 kilometers from shore, taking around 10 minutes to reach. The underwater landscape is characterized by large rock chimneys, with numerous holes and gullies radiating outward, providing an interesting environment for divers. The recommended bottom time at this site is 45 minutes, and it is best enjoyed during periods of good visibility.

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Steves Ledge

Steves Ledge is a dive site with an average depth of 15 meters and a maximum depth of 17 meters, making it suitable for newly certified divers. Access to this site is exclusively by boat. Marine life includes Black Cheek Moray Eels, Lionfish, Honeycomb Morays, Blue Spotted Rays, large rays, Potato Bass, Scorpion Fish, and Plate Coral.

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Table Top

Table Top is a dive site characterized by two distinct sections: the initial wall located to the north and a plateau that leads to a second wall. The reef's summit is found at depths between 24 and 33 meters. Access to the site is via boat, approximately 4 kilometers away, taking around 10 minutes to reach. Divers can expect a bottom time of 20 minutes when using air, and up to 28 minutes with nitrox. Marine life includes cleaning stations, green tree corals, groupers, sea apples, and various reef fish. Additionally, divers may encounter stingrays such as Kuhl's ray and honeycomb whipray resting in sandy areas on the plateau.

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Tokyo Drift

Tokyo Drift is a shore entry dive site characterized by a diverse reef ecosystem. The area features various rock formations that can be explored regardless of the current's direction. Divers may encounter multiple cleaning stations and an assortment of soft corals, which attract marine life such as manta rays and leopard sharks. Patience is key for divers hoping to observe these species up close.

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Two Mile Reef

Two Mile Reef is a barrier reef located between Bazaruto Island and Benguerra Island. The reef features various hard and soft corals, and is home to a range of marine species such as anemonefish, snappers, parrotfish, and larger species like nurse sharks and rays. Diving depths typically range from 5 to 30 meters, with visibility averaging 15-20 meters.

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Wayne’s World

Wayne’s World is a dive site with an average depth of 20 meters and a maximum depth reaching 24 meters. Access to this site is exclusively by boat, requiring a surf launch into the sea. Divers can expect to encounter a variety of marine life, including rays, scorpion fish, black cheek moray eels, honeycomb morays, lionfish, fire coral rock frogfish, and pipefish.

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