Dive sites in Mozambique
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Quirimbas Archipelago
Pemba · Cabo Delgado Province · Mozambique
A remote coral archipelago off northern Mozambique with pristine reefs, humpback whale migrations, and virtually zero diver traffic across thirty-two islands stretching along the East African coast.
Bazaruto Archipelago
Vilankulo · Inhambane · Mozambique
Protected island paradise with endangered dugong population, whale shark encounters, and pristine Indian Ocean reefs.
Guinjata Bay
Inhambane · Inhambane · Mozambique
Sheltered bay with seasonal whale shark aggregations, healthy reef systems, and a relaxed atmosphere south of Tofo.
Tofo Beach Manta Reef
Tofo · Inhambane · Mozambique
One of the world's best manta ray destinations with year-round encounters, plus whale sharks, and vibrant Indian Ocean reef life.
Tofo Manta Reef
Tofo Beach · Inhambane · Mozambique
Year-round manta encounters and seasonal whale sharks — East Africa's premier marine megafauna destination.
Inhambane Manta Reef
Inhambane · Inhambane Province · Mozambique
A shallow offshore reef south of Inhambane where resident giant manta rays gather at cleaning stations year-round, offering some of the most reliable and intimate manta encounters in the Indian Ocean.
Tofo Beach Whale Sharks
Inhambane · Inhambane Province · Mozambique
A legendary whale shark aggregation site off Tofo Beach where divers and snorkellers encounter the world's largest fish cruising the plankton-rich Mozambican current just minutes from shore.
Two Mile Reef Bazaruto
Vilankulo · Inhambane Province · Mozambique
The premier dive site of the Bazaruto Archipelago where a sprawling shallow reef system hosts dugongs, manta rays, green turtles, and spectacular hard coral gardens in the warm Mozambique Channel.
Dive centers in Mozambique
Peri-Peri Divers
Tofo Beach · Inhambane · Mozambique
PADI center at Tofo Beach offering diving with whale sharks, manta rays, and humpback whales in Mozambique's Indian Ocean.
Tofo Scuba
Praia Tofo · Inhambane · Mozambique
Peri Peri Divers Tofo | Scuba Dive Center
Inhambane 1303 · Inhambane · Mozambique
Liquid Dive Adventures
Praia Tofo 1300 · Inhambane · Mozambique
Jays Pro Dive Centre and Restaurant
Inhambane · Inhambane · Mozambique
Guinjata Dive Centre
Guinjala · Inhambane · Mozambique
Aquaholics Barra Scuba and Activities
Miramar · Inhambane · Mozambique
Diving in Mozambique
Dive sites in Mozambique include reef, open-water locations across Cabo Delgado Province, Inhambane, Inhambane Province. Each location includes depth, conditions and environment type to help you plan safely.
Use the region and city navigation above to narrow your search, or explore individual site pages for detailed conditions, entry type, skill requirements and nearby alternatives.
FAQ
How do I get to the Quirimbas Archipelago?
The gateway city is Pemba, the capital of Cabo Delgado Province in northern Mozambique. LAM Mozambique Airlines operates flights from Maputo to Pemba. From Pemba, transfers to the islands are by boat or light aircraft depending on which island lodge you are staying at. Some lodges on Ibo Island and Medjumbe Island arrange speedboat or dhow transfers. The journey can take one to three hours depending on conditions and destination island.
Is the Quirimbas Archipelago safe to visit?
The southern islands of the archipelago, including Ibo Island and Medjumbe, remain accessible and safe for tourists. However, travellers should check current security advisories for Cabo Delgado Province as the northern mainland areas have experienced instability. The island lodges that continue to operate maintain close contact with local authorities and provide secure transfers. Diving operations run normally from the established resorts.
What makes the Quirimbas reefs special compared to other Mozambican dive sites?
The Quirimbas benefit from extreme remoteness and minimal fishing pressure on many of the outer islands. The coral coverage is among the most intact in the western Indian Ocean, with massive table corals and staghorn thickets that rival the best sections of the Great Barrier Reef. The nutrient-rich Mozambique Channel also brings pelagic visitors including dugongs, which are spotted more frequently here than almost anywhere else in East Africa.
Can I see dugongs while diving?
Dugong sightings while diving are rare but possible, particularly in the shallow seagrass beds around the islands. They are more commonly seen during surface intervals or from boats.
How do I get to Bazaruto?
Fly to Vilankulo, then take a boat transfer to the islands (30-60 minutes). Some luxury lodges offer direct charter flights from Maputo or Johannesburg.