Scuba diving courses home diving ponta do ouro mozambique. We are the only accommodation in town to have an onsite activity center that offers diving, snorkeling and kitesurfing. Mozambique offers some of the best diving in southern africa for divers of all skill levels. Mozambique is one of the finest diving destinations in the world, with remarkably unspoilt coral reefs and an abundant variety of marine life that all levels of divers can enjoy all year round. Let our dive travel experts plan your mozambique dive vacation. We had booked a scuba diving holiday through an agent. The 5 best mozambique diving resorts may 2020 with prices. Browse, compare and book 14 dive resorts in mozambique. A guide to diving in mozambique mozambique is one of the finest diving destinations in the world, with remarkably unspoilt coral reefs and an abundant variety of. Mozambique diving holidays mozambique dive holiday. Certain areas in mozambique offer fantastic dolphin swimming and diving with manta rays, other areas offer great coral reefs, humpback whale watching trips and then as mentioned tofo offers the best whale shark sightings in the world. Buy scuba diving in mozambique by ross hofmeyr, robynn hofmeyr isbn. Our new book contains all info required to plan a mozambique diving holiday. The first guide to dives and diving in mozambique that describes the best dive.
Kite school mozambique can offer lessons to beginners and rent the newest gear. Diving courses open up another 71% of our planet for you to explore by getting your padi open water diver certification. Diversityscuba is a ssi and padi diving center and tofos longest running operating scuba dive center. During a dive in mozambique you have a great chance to come across huge creatures like whale sharks, manta rays, and humpback whales. In this guide the authors discuss each of the four coastal provinces and the dive sites, dive centres and resorts found in these regions.
Mozambique is still a place unknown by most of the tourist, but this country is a must do for divers. Mozambique accommodation if you are looking for mozambique holiday accommodation, safarinow has a selection of selfcatering, hotel, lodge holiday accommodation in mozambique and surrounds. By far, the best thing about my mozambique adventure was the diving. Diving at anantara bazaruto island resort in mozambique. Diving in mozambique 2,000kilometer coastline, islands surrounded by pristine reefs and comfortably warm clear water all year round offer lots of opportunities for good diving. An overview mozambique is a nation with a turbulent history. Theory and swimming pool sessions held during the week at your convenience with ocean dives being completed at inhaca, santa maria or ponta do ouro.
Warm and tropical, mozambique boasts a vast range of ecosystems and climates. Corasiida guesthouse is one of the exquisite, charming beach accommodations we have to offer in praia do tofo, mozambique. As to know when is the best time for diving, you will get many different answers. Scuba diving mozambique underwater photography guide. We set out for tofo scuba, which was just a few minute drive up the beach. Diving padi pro courses whale watching beach acommodation ocean experiences tofo beach info contact book now. The plankton rich waters of mozambique attract whale sharks and manta rays. Scuba diving in mozambique paperback november 28, 2017 by ross hofmeyr author, robynn hofmeyr author.
Liquid dive adventures scuba dive resort tofo mozambique. Diving at anantara bazaruto island resort in mozambique the. Here you can find dugongs, dolphins, whales and turtles. This remote destination is home to several of the finest beaches in mozambique and offers an amazing location for water sports enthusiasts with excellent scuba diving, surfing, sailing, snorkelling and. Little known to tourists, the republic of mozambique is a former portuguese colony and a great diving destination with enormous potential. Mozambique holidays vacations hotel listings lodges beach. Tofo is a worldrenowned scuba diving and surfing destination located on the sparkling mozambique coastline. Southern mozambique is famous for its miles of unspoiled shores and turquoise, warm waters. Diving tofo diving is special, there are not many places in the world where you can see the big stuff, humpback whales, mantas, whale sharks, turtles, rays, dolphins and sharks. Pinnacles is ranked number 8 in the world as the best shark diving destination with over 18 shark species to be seen. Mozambique, or the republic of mozambique, is a state in east africa, a former portuguese colony and an independent state since 1975. Book luxury accommodation at ibo island lodge to complete the dive adventure. Based on the beautiful tofo beach in inhambane province, mozambique, we are confident we can offer our customers some of the most spectacular scuba diving in the indian ocean. Mention mozambique and most scuba divers immediately think megafauna.
Extend your stay with time in south africa or tanzania to enjoy a wildlife safari without equal. To book a diving experience please contact us for the latest rates and packages available. 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. Mozambique has 1,535 mi 2,470 km of indian ocean coastline and two large archipelagos off the mainland. Bottlenose and humpback dolphins and whales breed here too. Divine diving book that mozambique diving package that you have always dreamed about, starting with a few days in pemba then moving on to experience one of the quirimbas archipelago islands. Are you looking for an opportunity to become a padi professional diver, or to push yourself deeper into the career of scuba diving. Where to stay pemba mozambique hotel package deals. Look out for the rare, huge sunfish, large potato bass, napoleon wrasses, dolphins, whales. Diving tofo beach guide to diving tofo beach with marine. Mozambique, located in western africa, is a little known scuba diving haven.
Guide to scuba diving mozambique art of scuba diving. Expect big cats, hippo and plentiful sightings of mantas and whale sharks. Diving in mozambique and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Diving, snorkeling and kite surfing in vilanculos mozambique. Look a little closer, and you will see bountiful reef fish and unique marine life. Ive been diving in many places in the indian ocean, but rarely, have encountered such diversity. Based in the seaside diving and surfing village of tofo, mozambique, our passionate team works tirelessly to design extraordinary diving packages for people who want to experience the incredible dive sites that line the coast of mozambique and south africa. In the morning we were excited to get to the diving. Popular activities at mozambique holiday resorts include scuba diving, snorkelling and fishing. The quality was there and i became fascinated to learn all about diving in mozambique. We mapped the 4 best places to dive in mozambique seacrush. Diving in mozambique kindle edition by robynn hofmeyr author format. Diving in the quirimbas archipelago is a maze of phenomenal dropoffs and diverse coral species.
Liquid dive adventures padi professional courses in mozambique. Click on the picture below to learn more about tofos first ever freediving festival. Life doesnt get more pictureperfect than on mozambiques bazaruto archipelago, a collection of six islands off the countrys south coast. We are a family run padi 5 idc dive resort in tofo, mozambique. Diving here is outstanding, with some dive destinations that are easy to reach, while others require some logistics. Today diving and snorkeling are mozambiques bestdeveloped activities and there are numerous opportunities for pursuing both. Editors book picks for scuba diving africa including cape verde islands, kenya, south africa and mozambique. Come scuba diving in mozambique at pinnacles reef, you might get lucky and dive with. Ive been to many topnotch diving spots around the world, and i can see why bazaruto marine national park is considered one of the greatest. On the other hand, if you ask when is the worst time to dive mozambique, you will likely hear february, early march, and november. In tofo, inhambane you can see whale sharks and manta rays. Rich coral reefs in scuba diving vacations mozambique. Mozambique is an ideal destination for everyone with a variety of accommodation, great weather a place to really escape the rest of the world and enjoy the natural beauty. Book a package of 10 dives with the best dive shop in tofo, mozambique.
We used scuba dive asia to book our liveaboard vacations to the maldives and indonesia. How to book flights to mozambique and organising your holiday to mozambique. Since its beginnings in 2007, travel to mozambique has been dedicated to expertly crafting diving holidays in mozambique. In this guide the authors discuss each of the four coastal provinces and the dive sites, dive centres and resorts found in. We offer a 3 day course on shark diving to benefit the most. The tofo beach area is primarily known for big and abundant megafauna including humpback whales, manta rays and whale sharks. Located at the crossroads between the middle east and india on the southeastern coast of africa, it was once a trading port for gold, ivory and slaves. Diving in mozambique the first guide to dives and diving in mozambique that describes the best dive centres and resorts in the region and that details the following key information. Once colonized by the portuguese, mozambique gained its independence in 1975, and it was able. The independent guide to the best mozambique dive sites, dive. Diving in mozambique in the warm, crystal clear indian ocean waters and its islands, is a thrilling and rewarding experience. The books below are my favorites about diving in this part of the world all books are available at a significant discount from.
The total area of mozambique comprises almost 802 thousand square. The diversity of its marine life is extraordinary and the colour and variety of its corals are astonishing. To learn more and book corasiida guesthouse, visit us at. Our diving instructors are padi registered and been in the diving industry for 15 years. About this book mozambique is fast emerging as one of the top diving destinations in the world. While mantas and whale sharks can be seen year round, humpback whales only occur during the months of june to december, with the best chances being july and august.
Tofo is a small fishing village in the south of mozambique on the eastern shores of the inhambane peninsula. The book concentrates on the most frequently encountered species living in. With an impressive number of marine species to be seen at any time of the year, the reefs here are a scuba divers dream. The book is not intended in any way to be a scientific work. Book a dive vacationfind a local dive centerlearn how to dive. Tofo scuba is located directly on the beach, just 30 meters from the indian ocean. Clear waters, stunning reefs, and a vast amount of sea life make it a popular holiday destination for scuba divers of all levels. In life there are many paths to walk, only this one involves diving. With 544 listings in mozambique, our handy mozambique map search and great low prices, its easy to book the perfect holiday accommodation for your. Theory and swimming pool sessions held during the week at your convenience with ocean dives being. Mozambique is fast emerging as one of the top diving destinations in the world. Back to basics adventures shark diving ponta do ouro.
Scuba diving is a yearround activity in mozambique. If you are looking for mozambique holiday accommodation, safarinow has a selection of selfcatering, hotel, lodge holiday accommodation in mozambique and surrounds. Nacala to the north of mozambique is a beautiful area with a great diversity of sealife. Heres how to make a trip to southern mozambique a reality.
The 5 best mozambique diving resorts may 2020 with. So, the country does have its fair share of amazing indian ocean conditions for scuba diving. We offer training in small groups, with ecological values. A guide to the best and most luxurious diving on the planet, from the turks and caicos, fiji, mozambique, french polynesia, oman, to indonesia. A guide to diving in mozambique mozambique is one of the finest diving destinations in the world, with remarkably unspoilt coral reefs and an abundant variety of marine life that all levels of divers can enjoy all year round. However, i soon became interested in the actual story in the book. Diving in mozambique dive destination scuba diving. Had a wonderful experience, the room was fantastic and the staff were absolutely friendly and helpful. Mozambique liveaboards scuba diving vacations scuba dive asia doesnt represent any liveaboards for this destination. Review diving in mozambique, shark and rays paradise. Adventurous divers seeking something off the beaten track. The main interest is the presence of whale sharks and humpback whales.
Its a picture perfect country with long golden sandy beaches, coconut trees and sand dunes which plunge straight into a turquoise sea. And although tourism is still a burgeoning industry in this developing nation, youll be glad you made the effort once you arrive. Once colonized by the portuguese, mozambique gained its independence in 1975, and it was able to make use of its vast, rich natural resources. This mozambique conservation area is of enormous global value due to its rare marine habitats and species. This remote destination is home to several of the finest beaches in mozambique and offers an amazing location for water sports enthusiasts with excellent scuba diving, surfing, sailing, snorkelling and kitesurfing. Expect unspoilt, powdersoft white sand beaches and crystal clear waters that house rare species like the dugong, as well as a whole host of other marine species. The best scuba diving in southern mozambique offers a little bit of everything.
Lakes and rivers crisscross the nation, creating a vibrant and fertile environment. Open up another 71% of our planet for you to explore by getting your padi open water diver certification. Scuba diving mozambique is possible year round, however there are a few things to consider. Ponta do ouro is a great place to experience diving first time, we got good shallow reefs to learn on. Scuba diving bazaruto archipelago dive mozambique indian. Thanks for the wonderful stay and especially to somail. The book is an attractively illustrated guide, so whether youre on a quest for a thrilling diving adventure or looking for a memento of a visit to mozambique, this book offers everything you need.
Look out for the rare, huge sunfish, large potato bass, napoleon wrasses, dolphins, whales and turtles in the protective bay. Look no further than liquid dive adventures in tofo, mozambique. A drift dive along the wall can be like going through a reference book as each type of coral. Dive quirimbas scuba packages mozambique dive holidays.
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