Ocean
Snorkelling
Shallow reefs you can reach from the beach or a short dhow ride.
You do not need a certification to see the best of Mozambique's marine life. Shallow reefs lie close to shore at Two Mile Reef in Bazaruto, off the Quirimbas islands, and along the coves around Pemba and Nacala. Snorkelling trips are typically run by dhow or small boat and timed around the tide.
Destinations — Snorkelling
Niassa
Lake Niassa
The Mozambican shore of Lake Malawi: clear freshwater, rocky coves and hundreds of endemic fish species.
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Cabo Delgado
Quirimbas Archipelago
Around thirty coral islands, mangrove channels and reefs, protected within a national park and a UNESCO biosphere reserve.
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Cabo Delgado
Pemba
Set on one of the world's largest natural bays, with a reef that starts metres from the beach.
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Nampula
Nacala
A deep natural harbour with clear water and reefs that divers rate among the best in the country.
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Inhambane
Bazaruto Archipelago
Five dune islands in a protected national park — turquoise channels, towering sand ridges and dugongs.
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Inhambane
Vilankulo
The gateway to Bazaruto: a wide tidal bay, dhow sails on the horizon and an easy, sociable town.
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Inhambane
Tofo
Manta rays, whale sharks and a beach village that has kept its character.
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