Bazaruto Snorkelling

You don't have to don scuba gear to experience the kaleidoscope of colour just beneath the ocean's shimmering surface. There are a number of excellent snorkelling sites in the Bazaruto Archipelago including 'The Aquarium', a sheltered pool within Two Mile Reef which lives up to both its name and reputation.

The adventure often begins on your boat ride from Benguerra Island or Bazaruto Island: pods of dolphin are frequently spotted playing in the calm bays, and occasionally the large shape of a whale breaks the ocean's surface.

Colours are that much brighter in the clear shallow water, and it's easy to lose yourself in this crazy world of curious clowns, rainbow-coloured parrots, striped snappers and graceful angels all swimming among brain-shaped corals, and the vivid tentacles of anemones.

5 species of turtle have been seen around the reef and giant rays frequently lurk on the sandy ocean floor.

Another highlight of a Bazaruto snorkelling trip is visiting Pansy Island on your return boat journey. This sandy spit, seemingly in the middle of the ocean, is a shell-collector's treasure trove.

There are diving centres equipped with fins, snorkels and masks, as well as scuba-diving equipment, at all our recommended Bazaruto accommodation.

Bear in mind that, because of the boat trip, you'll be charged extra for snorkelling excursions - but the experience is well worth it.

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