It is well known that Mozambique is not only famous for its spectacular diving. It is a destination where you can see both the largest oceanic animal and the largest terrestrial animal on the planet in a single trip.
A place where you can spot a leopard with its prey in a tree and a leopard shark resting on the sandy bottom after a night of hunting. Mozambique is all about unforgettable experiences, both in and out of the water.
Why dive in Mozambique?
Diving trips in Mozambique are truly out of the ordinary. They bring us into direct contact with fascinating underwater creatures. The waters of Tofo offer the opportunity to swim with whale sharks, turtles, dolphins, mantas, and if it’s the right season (from May to November), you’ll also witness the spectacle of humpback whales, one of the most acrobatic whale species, swimming alongside their calves after giving birth.
Its waters offer high chances of encounters, especially for the famous whale shark, as this area hosts one of the highest populations in the world.
Two species of dolphins frequently visit these waters: the bottlenose dolphin, sometimes seen in large groups approaching divers, and the humpback dolphin, a much more elusive species. Up to five different species of turtles and various rays can also appear at any moment on the surface.
Best diving spots in Mozambique
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Reggies
Recently discovered, Raggies Reef stands out for its display of green coral and an impressive diversity of hard and soft corals. It is a gathering spot for turtles, rays, and mantas, including white-tip, gray, and leopard sharks. Two cleaning stations attract giant mantas and other ray species. With abundant marine life, Raggies is emerging as a favorite.
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Oasis
About 35 minutes from Tofo, Oasis is a prime diving spot. Known for its overhangs, caverns, and varied corals, the reef features cleaning stations for giant mantas and rays. Additionally, moray eels, reef fish, and crustaceans inhabit its crevices and canyons. Gray sharks are also commonly spotted in this underwater paradise.
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Amazon Reef
Amazon Reef is an excellent site for spotting leopard and white-tip sharks, as well as green, hawksbill, and loggerhead turtles. The reef is known for schools of barracudas and other pelagic fish. It stands out for hosting large groups of mobula rays and humpback whales in winter.
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Manta Reef
This site is a highlight in the region and is recognized as one of the top 10 dive sites in Africa. It offers a drift dive starting at 26 meters in an amphitheater teeming with life, with cleaning stations famous for manta ray gatherings, often seen in groups.
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Kingfisher Reef
Named after its abundance of pelagic fish, this site is ideal for spotting manta rays. Turtles and sharks can be seen in the crevices and caves, along with various species of moray eels, colorful fish, and coral-covered reef walls.
Plan your trip to Mozambique, Africa
Are your bags packed for Mozambique? The most spectacular destination, both on land and underwater!
Now that you have all the information about this destination, get ready to be amazed and enjoy Mozambique in your own way. At Te Moana Expeditions, we can create the ideal trip for you so you can dive into this wonderful place and explore other diving trips in Africa. Contact us for more information.
We’re waiting for you in the paradise of Mozambique!
