Learn to Dive in Mozambique
Mozambique’s Highlights
Marine life in Mozambique is diverse with manta rays, whale sharks and dugongs. In Tofo, whale sharks and manta rays are present all year-round. The reefs are healthy and vibrant.
When is the best time to go diving in Mozambique?
The best time of year to go diving in Mozambique is between May and September. Diving is possible all year-round.
Water Temperature: Usually between 23°C to 30°C all year-round.
Currents: None to strong
Visibility: Between 20 and 40 meters
Mozambique’s best dive sites
Amazon, Tofo
This dive site is home to a manta cleaning station. The site has a depth of 32 meters and strong currents. With these currents, it’s possible to spot nurse sharks, white-tips and leopard sharks.
Aquarium, Bazaruto Archipelago
A great site for all levels, the Aquarium has a maximum depth of 21 meters and features all sorts of marine life.
Marble Arch, Tofo
This site is famous for spotting whale sharks during the dive. Dive through a swim-through that takes you to the reef. With caverns and caves to explore, lobsters and rays can be spotted on this dive.
About the country
Depending on the location, Mozambique goes from desolate beach huts to backpacker friendly options and even luxury hotels. Tofo is world-renowned for kitesurfing especially from August to December. For surf lovers, head to Ponto do Ouro with waves nearly all year-round.
Recreational Courses in Mozambique
Dive Centers in Mozambique
Getting to Mozambique
You will most likely visit one diving destination on your trip. Most travelers will fly to Maputo and catch a domestic flight to other cities in Mozambique. Reaching Pemba is quite easy from Tanzania, take a flight from Dar es Salaam, from there you can take a flight or ferry to the islands.
Other important information
- Capital: Maputo
- Official Language: Portuguese
- Demonym: Mozambican
- Currency: Metical (MZN)
- Calling code: +258
- Driving Side: left
- Population: Over 30,060,000
- Pressure: Bar
- First Stage: DIN
