The coastline of Africa offers a wealth of dive opportunities and there is no shortage of well-equipped operations to ensure that every diving holiday is one to remember. Let’s take a look at this spectacular dive location off the usual tourist circuit.
The huge expanse of Pemba Bay and the 27 islands of the Querimba Archipelago in northern Mozambique are an undiscovered jewel. Coral reefs boast a breathtaking array of hard and soft corals and shallow dives (up to 15 metres) will bring you into contact with resident seahorses and 140 species of sea shell, while beautiful reef fish dart amongst the anemones.
This is an underwater photographer’s paradise!Deeper you will find the largest giant fan coral in Africa. Vertical reef walls promise dramatic deep dives up to 40 metres; into the domain of reef sharks, sunfish, moray eels, 4 species of dolphin, barracuda and other pelagic game fish.
Humpback whales are frequent visitors to these shores between August and October and, if you’re lucky, you’ll meet turtles making their way out to sea: leatherbacks, loggerheads and green turtles lay their eggs on the sandy shores of the Querimba islands.
Mozambique Underwater Wonderlands
Pestana Rovuma Hotel
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A luxurious resort on a remote and private island offers a getaway that is accessible only by light aircraft, Medjumbe Island being 800 metres long and 350 metres wide with crystal clear warm waters lapping at your feet all day long.Azura Benguerra Lodge
Azura Benguerra boutique retreat offers one a private Island feel with surround whites sand, warm turquoise waters and star studded nights all wrapped up in what can only be described as your own private sanctuary.Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort
Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort and Spa can be found on the Bazaruto Island itself, offering up luxurious accommodation and world class facilities including the best scuba diving all surrounded by the unspoilt beauty.andBeyond Benguerra Lodge
An African island paradise awaits for all that visit the small and intimate andBeyond Benguerra Lodge, with the Indian Ocean's turquoise waters lapping at your feet there is simply no better destination to unwind and relax.Pestana Bazaruto Lodge
Bazaruto Lodge set within a hop, skip and a jump from the warm waters of the Mozambique channel provides one with an Island style holiday second to none, snorkelling, fishing, and relaxing are just a few of the activities on offer here.Polana Hotel
Situated in the heart of Maputo on one of the city's most desirable avenues, the justly famous Polana is a cool and gracious haven that recalls the elegance and splendour of colonial times, one of Maputo's best-loved hotels.