Best diving and snorkelling retreats in Mozambique
From clownfish and angelfish, over rays and sharks, to whales and dugongs - they can all be found in the turquoise waters surrounding Mozambique's islands and coastline. The Quirimbas and Bazaruto archipelagos are scattered with often-untouched reefs and an outstanding marine life - perfect for an unforgettable snorkelling or diving holiday!
Several of Expert Africa's team are keen divers and between us we have dived from pretty much all of these islands; call us and we'll always be happy to advise from our personal experience. Below are our top tips for the best places to stay if you are visiting Mozambique and want to find the best snorkelling and diving.
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11 of our favourite lodges for diving and snorkelling in Mozambique
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Azura Benguerra
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100% (3 reviews)
Azura has a PADI Dive Centre with new, top-of-the-range 'Scubapro' equipment. The reefs are rich in a variety of fish and coral species, and offer a range of depths and reef topography to suit both beginners and experienced divers, and snorkellers too. More about Azura Benguerra -
Bazaruto Lodge
|93% (8 reviews)
Bazaruto Island’s reefs are rich in a variety of fish and coral species; those around the northern end of Bazaruto Island are close and offer excellent diving and snorkelling. The NAUI Dive Centre at Bazaruto Lodge offers sites at a range of depths and with varied reef ... More about Bazaruto Lodge -
Benguerra Lodge
|100% (1 review)
Benguerra has a fully-equipped dive centre and NAUI dive courses are offered. The reefs are pristine and rich in a variety of fish and coral species; with a range of depths to suit beginner and experienced divers, and snorkellers too. Note that there is no reef snorkelling ... More about Benguerra Lodge -
Guludo Beach Lodge
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Guludo Beach Lodge has stunning and pristine coral reefs nearby and there are no other lodges nearby diving them. For an off beat, uninterrupted diving experience this is Guludu is perfect. For really keen divers, the rainy months of February through to April are great ... More about Guludo Beach Lodge -
Ibo Dhow Safari
Northern Mozambique has areas of pristine corals – and good snorkelling is possible from several hot spots on the safari. The diving in this area can also be very good, although there isn't currently any commercial diving operation here. Watch this space ... More about Ibo Dhow Safari -
Ibo Island Lodge
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90% (2 reviews)
Northern Mozambique has areas of pristine corals – and good snorkelling is possible from the light house, and also from the sandbank's beach. The diving in this area can also be very good, although there isn't currently any commercial diving operation here... More about Ibo Island Lodge -
Indigo Bay
|90% (2 reviews)
The reefs around Bazaruto Island are in excellent condition - and this resort has its own dive centre More about Indigo Bay -
Matemo Island
Matemo Island Resort sits in a pristine part of the Quirimbas, with access to numerous relatively-untouched dive sites for varying levels of diver. Shallow reefs work well for novice divers; whilst deep coral drop-offs are home to large pelagic fish and turtles, attracting ... More about Matemo Island -
Nkwichi Lodge
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Nkwichi offers some of the best snorkeling in Lake Malawi with crystal clear waters and no current in the bay. It's worth mentioning that crocodiles are very occasionally sighted, although not usually in the shallow waters of the bay. More about Nkwichi Lodge -
Nuarro Mozambique
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There is good shore diving in Nanatha Bay in front of Nuarro Lodge, with four dives over lovely reefs. Then there are three sites by boat within the bay and three just outside. Divers will find lovely hard corals and lots of juvenile fish, though sharks and rays are less in evidence... More about Nuarro Mozambique -
Vamizi
|90% (4 reviews)
The diving and snorkeling around Vamizi Island is probably the best that we encountered in the Quirimbas. There are 12 different dive sites to choose from, from shallow dives for beginners to more challenging ones for the more experienced diver. Neptune's and Fraggle ... More about Vamizi
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