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  |  Mozambique has a total land surface area of 801590 Sq Km (309496 Sq miles)
Mozambique is part of Africa- The currency used in Mozambique is Metical
- The language of Mozambique is Portuguese
- The capital of Mozambique is Maputo
- The time in Mozambique is 07:29
- The coastline of Mozambique is 2470 kilometres (1531 miles)
The climate in Mozambique is tropical to subtropical
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Mozambique Underwater Photo Sites 17 u/w photo dive sites found
Pomene Lodge. Fabulous place with the estuary and multiple off shore dive sites.
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An absolute must do if visiting Pomene.
| Facts about Bat Fish Ledge - Pomene It is in Mozambique- Bat Fish Ledge - Pomene is in the Indian Ocean.
- The typical depth is 0-20 Metres 0-60 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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Absolute must for the game fish lovers and stunning ledge "Walker Ledge". Scuba Galaxy is the local operator there and extremely professional.
| Facts about Toyko Drift- It is in Mozambique
- Toyko Drift is in the Indian Ocean.
- The typical depth is 0-30 Metres 0-100 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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An awesome dive in 1.5m to 3m water, only possible at high tide. An abundance of stunning creatures inhabit this mangrove surrounded estuary and a must dive for any underwater macro fanatic.
| Facts about Pomene Estuary, Pomene Lodge- It is in Mozambique
- Pomene Estuary, Pomene Lodge is in the Indian Ocean.
- The typical depth is 0-10 Metres 0-30 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 3-10 Metres 10-30 Feet.
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South of Praia de Jangamo and Jeffs Palm Resort, is Paindane where strong currents give rise to the "Paindane Express". Drift over the reef systems looking out for the whole spectrum of megafauna including Manta Rays, Whale Sharks, Marlins, Sailfish and Sharks
| Facts about Paindane Express- It is in Mozambique
- Paindane Express is in the Indian Ocean.
- The typical depth is 0-30 Metres 0-100 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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DIVE LODGE SET ON FINGER OF LAND THAT HAS THE RIVER ON THE WEST AND SEA ON THE EAST.
NORTH SECTION OF THE LODGE IS THE RIVER MOUTH.
ACCESS TO LODGE IS ONLY BY 4 BY 4 VEHICLE. LODGE HAS ACCOMMODATION RANGING FROM
UP MARKET 4 BEDROOM TO CAMPING. FULL RESTURANT AND BAR.
Diver sites include gardens, walls, swim-throughs and intriguing caverns. Reefs which teem with an endless variety of marine life producing an ever changing colour kaleidoscope.
From sharks, rays, mantas, game fish and morays to the amazing quantity of tropicals.
dive sites with names like Playstation, Manta, The Ridge and Zambia Shoal.
WATER TEMP IS THE UPPER 20'S
There are 12 regular sea dive sites and still many more to be explored. The river makes excelent shallow diving with sea horses a plenty.
POPULAR DIVE REEFS
Rappies Playstation 10m – 20m
This is an underwater fairy land, with deep gullies, caverns and awesome swim-throughs. Sheltered by a 10m high amphitheatre, this stunning site is home to Rappie, a 50kg Potato Bass, and his family. Rappie got his name due to a large Rapala hooked in his mouth. He is resident and is quite friendly. Kingfish are commonly seen here as well as sharks, mantas and morays. Minimum certificate : O.W. 1. Must have a minimum of 30 dives.
Manta Reef 12m – 21m
As its name implies, one stands a good chance of seeing Manta-Rays on this reef. The reef is also home to an abundance of fish species including Potato and Brindle Bass. Caves and deep gullies riddle the reef, which is quite extensive with some good drop offs. Gamefish and sharks are frequently seen here.
Robs Ridge 8m – 15m
This site consists of a ridge running parallel to the coast and is home to an amazing amount and variety of tropicals. The outside edge has numerous crevices and caves that are home to Moray’s and Skates. Kingfish and Couta are also seen here as well as the occasional shark. Coral, especially dishes, are abundant and diverse. This is a lovely drift dive where one can drift for up to 1km. Minimum certificate : O.W.1
Zambia Shoal 5m – 26m
This shoal lies +/- 15km from the base and runs parallel to the coast +/- 4km off shore. The shoal is approximately 6km long x 400m wide and is a gamefish paradise. Regularly seen are species like Couta, Kingies, Wahoo, Sailfish and Marlin. The shoal is also home to a huge variety of corals. Sharks, Mantas, Whale Sharks and Rays are common sightings. Viz. Averages : +/- 20mMinimum Certificate : O.W.1
| Facts about kitwe - Pomene- It is in Mozambique
- kitwe - Pomene is in the Mozambique Channel.
- The typical depth is 0-40 Metres 0-130 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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Only a 3 min boat ride from the beach, this reef brags numerous species of morays, reef sharks, crocodile flat heads, mantis and cleaner shrimps, crustaceans and sting rays. Interested in macro photography? The resident nudibranch population will have you clicking away to your heart's content!
| Facts about Pao Rocks at Jeffs Palm Resort- It is in Mozambique
- Pao Rocks at Jeffs Palm Resort is in the Indian Ocean.
- The typical depth is 0-20 Metres 0-60 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 3-10 Metres 10-30 Feet.
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One of my once-in-a-lifetime experiences was this encounter with an animal that not shark nor ray, but in a biological class of it's own. The fact that I had such a magic encounter is something I will never take for granted.
| Facts about Doodles Reef, Ponta De Ora (Pota do Ouro or Ponta D'Ora) Mozambique- It is in Mozambique
- Doodles Reef, Ponta De Ora (Pota do Ouro or Ponta D'Ora) Mozambique is in the Indian Ocean.
- The typical depth is 0-20 Metres 0-60 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 3-10 Metres 10-30 Feet.
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Great just opened dive location about 80 km south of Tofo Beach.
| Facts about Zavora Beach- It is in Mozambique
- Zavora Beach is in the Indian Ocean.
- The typical depth is 0-20 Metres 0-60 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 3-10 Metres 10-30 Feet.
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Northern beach to Ponta Ouro. Nice reef. Good dives. Whales, dolphins, sharks, turtle, Whale sharks....
| Facts about Ponta Malongane- It is in Mozambique
- Ponta Malongane is in the Indian Ocean.
- The typical depth is 0-30 Metres 0-100 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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A very pleasant place; A perfect place if you need a change of scene.
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a place the is extremely hard to get to. A once in a lifetime kind of place. there is nothing there. It is just an atoll 100 hours away from anything else. The diving is great - walls and reefs, warm and clean
| Facts about Bassas da India- It is in Mozambique
- Bassas da India is in the Indian Ocean.
- The typical depth is 50+ Metres 160+ Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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This reef is famous for its friendly Potato Bass nicknamed 'Bert' there are several other large Bass around the reef but Bert is the only one that will swim with you. On the way down the mid waters are filled with game fish. The five rocks that make up this reef are covered with soft corals where Lionfish (often you will see over a dozen at once) and Sweepers lurk. In the overhangs you will discover Shrimp cleaning stations and Octopus, among the sand you will see Carpet Eels and various members of the Manta family.
Bert is an amazingly friendly (and large) Bass
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| Facts about Bass City- It is in Mozambique
- Bass City is in the Indian Ocean.
- The typical depth is 0-30 Metres 0-100 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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Beautiful Soft Coral covers this area of potholes, ledges and gullies, Flutefish, Trumpetfish, Crocodile fish, Lizardfish, leaf fish, are some of the wonders to be found around this site, a Loggerhead Turtle is also often in residence and Dolphins have been seen around this area too.
Always a relaxing dive which you can drift around and admire all the busy reef life that is so abundant here.
No matter how many times I did this dive it was fantastic.
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| Facts about Mikes cupboard- It is in Mozambique
- Mikes cupboard is in the Indian Ocean.
- The typical depth is 0-20 Metres 0-60 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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Famous for the Manta Rays it is named after this is a dive you will never forget, there are three cleaning stations which the Mantas circle around. Positioning yourself well and remaining still you can get these amazing creatures to float right over you, please be responsible do not reach out to touch!
The reef has a huge overhang where a Potato Bass is resident, while Red Fang Trigger Fish, Yellow Snappers, Bigeyes, Fusiliers and Trumpet fish are to be found all over the reef. Cleaner Wrasse of course are in abundance doing their job and occasionally a Devil Ray meanders in to see what is going on.
Often this is a negative entry dive.
I loved this dive seeing those amazing graceful creatures is a sight you will never forget.
other dives I have done in Mozambique
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| Facts about Manta reef- It is in Mozambique
- Manta reef is in the Indian Ocean.
- The typical depth is 0-30 Metres 0-100 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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This is a amazing site to dive for every one in the world and can compare with places like the red sea.
| Facts about Gunjata Bay- It is in Mozambique
- The typical depth is 0-50 Metres 0-160 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 30+ Metres 100+ Feet.
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In Southern Mozambique whalesharks gather (especially from October through to March). The biggest tagging programme operates here and they have the most sightings worldwide. Sharks, dolphins, rays and huge bass are common. The sea is warmer here and visibility increases to 20-30m.
- Bass City: One of the best known of Ponto’s dive sites. A series of seven rocky outcrops which are home to 4-6 large territorial potato bass, including Bert, the divers friend, as well as octopus, moray eels and large numbers of lion fish. Electric blue juvenile emperor angelfish are regularly spotted, as well as huge brown stingrays.
- Aquarium: This is a large, hollow coral bommie surrounded by small rocky outcrops that houses delicate black corals inside the cavity. Outside it teems with colourful reef fish. It is also home to territorial white & purple leaf fish that cling onto the rocks with their pectoral fins.
| Facts about Ponta Do Ouro- It is in Mozambique
- Ponta Do Ouro is in the Indian Ocean.
- The typical depth is 0-10 Metres 0-30 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 0-3 Metres 0-10 Feet.
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