Whaleshark diving in Mozambique Essential Info
If you love diving, pristine beaches and want to dive with Whalesharks, Mantas and experience one of the best diving locations in the world (according to the lonely planet) then this is the trip for you. We run thins in conjunction with some of the worlds experts with great records of success for locating and diving with Whalesharks.
Staying right on the beach (one of the finest in Africa) you will dive everyday in search of Whalesharks and other large ocean dwellers.
After your days diving there is plenty to keep you occupied, from snorkling some excellent coral reefs, to surfing and kitesurfing.
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| Diving with a Whaleshark is one of the greatest experiences for any one into their diving. Although they are massive in size, their gentle nature instantly puts you at ease. This is a once in a life time feeling and there is not better place in the world to discover this than Mozambique.
You will most likely dive or snorkle with dolphins and Mantas too.
| People of all ages are free to join this programme, if you are not already dive trained you will need to add on an open water programme.
| Do you want to experience some of Africa´s best beaches?Want to dive with the worlds biggest fish?
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Accommodation
Dorms
The Dorms are situated amongst the coconut trees behind the primary dune. There are 5 Dorms ( a 14 bed, 2 x 10 beds, 1 x 6 bed and a 5 bed). Each Dorm bed has a fitted sheet and mozzie net - no other linnen, blankets, pillows or towels are provided. There is a communal ablution facility (with hot running water) as well as a communal kitchen and BBQ area.
Bungalows.
€115 per night. with extra beds at 15 euros per night.
Bar and Restaurant
The Restaurant & Bar is situated on top of the dunes with spectacular views of the ocean and coastline. The Restaurant opens for breakfast and closes when the last guest leaves the Bar. There is an a-la-carte menu offering an array of dishes from basic pizza/pasta dishes to fresh linefish.
Enjoy a cold beer on the deck while watching beginner surfers finding their balance! It is also a great whale watching spot during August & September.
Beach Bar
The beach bar is on the beach below the main bar and is only open in high season. Enjoy cocktails while frolicking in the waves or sun tanning.
Communal Kitchen
There is a communal kitchen available to all guests wishing to self-cater. It has a fridge, gas cooking plates and a few basic cooking utensils. It is advisable to bring your own pots, pans kitchen utensils and cutlery.
Dive Centre Facilities
- Registered Padi Dive Centre. Courses from Discover Scuba up to Dive Master.
- 3.5 metre training pool
- Classroom
- Gear service facilities
- Full range of rental diving gear
- Fantastic deck-ideal for watching humpbacks.
- Fantastic bar and restaurant
- great accommodation, restaurant and bar facilities, with a great view.
Tofo is quickly becoming one of Mozambiques favourite diving destinations offering great training grounds for new divers and a large array of deep and shallow sites for the already qualified divers. A couple of the deeper reefs offer Manta cleaning stations , large schools of pelagics, devil rays, frogfish, leaffish, morays and giant groupers.
National Geographic recently voted Tofo as one of the prime Whale Shark and Manta viewing sites in the world.
Getting there & when to go
June to August (and December) are the most popular times.
We run group start dates on the 1st of the month.
Included
- 28 dives (2 a day on 2 week programme or spaced out up to 4 weeks) with dive leaders trained to track Whalesharks
- All dive equipment
- An ocean safari
- Accommodation based on Dorms
- Breakfasts
Excluded
- Evening meals (budget 2-3 pounds per day)
- Flights
- Visas
- Sleeping bags
Price and Dates
- 2 weeks from €1499 excluding flights
- 3 weeks €1699 (28 dives)
- 4 weeks €1749 (28 dives)
- With Open Water course add on €350 (for those with no diving experience)
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We also have a Whaleshark marine conservation project located in Mozambique.
What is the difference?
The Whaleshark conservation project is based on scientific research study and includes and open water course and up to 3 boat launches per week (this can involve snorkling or diving). You also stay in a volunteer lodge on the beach with all meals included.
The Whaleshark diving trip is all about diving. Much more exposure to whalesharks (with 28 dives included). You stay in a backpack lodge that that has a great social scene also on the beach. Breafasts are included but other meals are not. There is a communal kitchen, and loads of places to eat in the area (for a couple of Euro´s a day - not expensive). Eating out is a social event, and we would be restricting you if meals were included.
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