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Dive Locations

5 recommended locations. Please contact us for further suggestions.

Morrungulo

Mozambique’s most recent diving discovery, this new location offers shark diving away from the crowds. Morrungulo promises excellent big fish encounters, vast unspoilt beaches and plenty of adventure for more experienced divers. Find Out More about Morrungulo

  • Ideal for viewing: manta ray, tiger shark, whale shark, bottlenose dolphin, loggerhead turtle
  • Excellent for: Resort based diving, Singles diving, Group diving, Shark diving, Hammerhead shark, Whale shark, Manta ray

Northern Mozambique

Remote and relatively untouched, Northern Mozambique features uninhabited tropical islands, glorious beaches and unspoilt wilderness. Expect an incredible diversity of marine life from tiny colourful creatures to humpback whales in season. Find Out More about Northern Mozambique

  • Ideal for viewing: humpback whale, dugong, common dolphin, Napoleon wrasse, green turtle
  • Excellent for: Resort based diving, Diving & adventure, Luxury diving, Family diving, Learn to dive, Muck diving, Reef diving, Shore diving

Ponta do Ouro

This small coastal town in southern Mozambique is popular amongst divers as an affordable destination with easy access to colourful reefs and amazing shark encounters. Expect manta rays, bull and hammerhead sharks, turtles and dolphin here. Find Out More about Ponta do Ouro

  • Ideal for viewing: bull shark, scalloped hammerhead shark, reef manta ray, eagle ray, humpback whale
  • Excellent for: Resort based diving, Group diving, Shark diving, Manta ray, Reef diving

Tofo

Tofo is quickly becoming known as a premier world-class dive destination, famous for large pelagics, especially manta rays, whale sharks and humpback whales. Divers can also encounter schools of devil rays, sharks, turtles, game fish and excellent macro life. Find Out More about Tofo

  • Ideal for viewing: giant oceanic manta ray, reef manta ray, whale shark, humpback whale, giant frogfish
  • Excellent for: Resort based diving, Shark diving, Whale shark, Manta ray

Zavora

Zavora offers some adventurous diving, with two long reef systems separated by the impressive wreck of the Klipfontein. The inshore reef system runs parallel to the dunes, with shallow dive sites, whereas the outer reef is packed with larger pelagic species. Find Out More about Zavora

  • Ideal for viewing: whale shark, humpback whale, scalloped hammerhead shark, giant oceanic manta ray
  • Excellent for: Resort based diving, Shark diving, Manta ray

View trips to these locations

Dive trips

Mozambique is fast becoming recognised as a diving mecca, most notably for big marine life encounters and seldom-dived gems. Extend your stay with time in South Africa or Tanzania to enjoy a wildlife safari without equal.
5 recommended trips. Our trip ideas are offered to inspire you and can be tailored to suit your requirements.

Dive Tofo

Discover the Tofo region of Mozambique, famous for its diversity of marine life including critters, several species of ray including the iconic manta, seen year round, and whale shark encounters in season. Find Out More about Dive Tofo

  • When to go: Jan-Dec
  • Duration inc. flights: 10 days
  • Price inc. flights: From £2,475 pp
  • Trip type: Tailor-made trip idea

Quirimbas Dive Discovery

Northern Mozambique is one of the world’s last wildernesses and a great choice for those seeking remote luxury. The islands are home of the richest coral reefs in East Africa, with huge game fish, turtles and cetaceans. Find Out More about Quirimbas Dive Discovery

  • When to go: Apr-Dec
  • Duration inc. flights: 10 days
  • Price inc. flights: From £3,675 pp
  • Trip type: Tailor-made trip idea

When to go

Mozambique’s best marine life encounters coincide with the wet season.

Seasons

  • Dry season

    Jun to Oct: Summer is dry in Mozambique, however it is the low season for diving
  • Wet season

    Nov to May: Mozambique’s wet season is the best time for diving encounters, particularly whale sharks and manta rays

Wildlife events

  • Nov to May: Whale sharks gather in Tofo and Inhambane
  • Oct to Apr: Manta rays are found in greater numbers in Tofo & Zavora
  • Jul to Oct: Humpback whale migration along the coast

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