Bazaruto Diving Holiday

Flying into the Bazaruto Archipelago you look down on translucent water, with dark stains of deeper blue hinting at incredible coral reefs waiting to be explored on scuba-diving and snorkelling trips.

The Bazaruto Archipelago is well-known for phenomenal diving, with warm tropical water supporting an abundance of marine life - both big and small. The colourful reefs are in really good condition and lie scattered at a range of depths to suit both beginner and experienced divers.

What You'll See

Most of the dives are shallow reef dives between 5m and 20m. Two Mile Reef is well-known for its dazzling displays of hard and soft coral, array of exotic reef fish, and massive groupers and morays. You're also likely to see giant turtles and sting rays glide effortlessly by.

Five Mile Reef is a good place to spot larger pelagics, you'll probably see a lot of black-tail reef sharks at the Potholes, and advanced divers can try out Cabo San Sebastio (20-40m) - known for sightings of mantas and whale sharks (most often seen from October to March).

As these are just a few of the locations, you can see why a Bazaruto diving holiday gives you the chance to see all the usual suspects plus a whole lot more.

Where to Stay

We highly recommend staying on either Benguerra Island or Bazaruto Island, both just a short boat ride from a great selection of reefs.

There are well-equipped diving centres at all our recommended Bazaruto accommodation and, in addition to the exceptional diving, you'll also have the wonderful experience of waking up in luxury on a tropical island, footsteps away from a beautiful beach.

It is possible to base your Bazaruto diving holiday in Vilanculos on Mozambique's mainland, although the accommodation is not as luxurious and the boat rides much longer - making the dives more expensive.

What You'll Need

If you're a qualified diver you'll need proof of your diving certification (PADI or NAUI), and remember your log book so you can record the details of your dive.

If you've never dived before - or need a bit of a refresher - all our recommended lodges offer a range of courses so you'll soon be confidently exploring Bazaruto's underwater world. Some lodges, like Marlin and Azura, also have shallow artificial reefs for training dives.

For more information on planning your Bazaruto diving holiday, read our Bazaruto frequently asked questions or contact one of our African Travel Specialists.

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