FREEDIVING IN MOZAMBIQUE
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The Quirimbas Archipelago (or ‘Ilhas Quirimbas’ as they’re known in Portuguese), located in the far north coast of Mozambique, lies just offshore and stretches for some 200 km. The often nicknamed “Maldives of Africa” consist of a string of 12 beautiful major islands, about 20 smaller coralline islands, and endless offshore sand-bars and reef drop-off’s.
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The wildlife is superb, consisting of Green and Hawksbill Turtles, several species of Dolphins, countless coastal bird species, rare Coconut Crabs that are otherwise extinct in East Africa, pristine reefs and fish life of mind-blowing diversity, Whale Sharks, and the rare Dugong. From July through November, the islands are also home to migrating Humpback Whales.
The archipelago is an isolated and remote area and is probably the last stretch of East African coastline where the marine environments and beaches are very rarely visited by westerners. These islands are a perfect setting for exploring uncharted reefs slopes. Enjoy day trips around Vamizi Island and it’s surrounding reefs departing from the island’s resort dive centre. Alternatively, book a freediving live aboard adventure and head further offshore to legendary St. Lazarus Bank, a seamount rising from some 2,000 m in depth up close to the surface.Our qualified, experienced, and dedicated freediving instructors will ensure to bring out your natural abilities to freedive and thoroughly enjoy what this unique marine area has to offer.
The archipelago is an isolated and remote area and is probably the last stretch of East African coastline where the marine environments and beaches are very rarely visited by westerners. These islands are a perfect setting for exploring uncharted reefs slopes. Enjoy day trips around Vamizi Island and it’s surrounding reefs departing from the island’s resort dive centre. Alternatively, book a freediving live aboard adventure and head further offshore to legendary St. Lazarus Bank, a seamount rising from some 2,000 m in depth up close to the surface.Our qualified, experienced, and dedicated freediving instructors will ensure to bring out your natural abilities to freedive and thoroughly enjoy what this unique marine area has to offer.
Tailor-made itinerary
Do you want to add some freediving to an itinerary we are already creating for you? Or rather just add it to an itinerary you have already created for yourself? We have an enviable choice of accommodation and course options to offer you for a complete and fulfilling freediving experience.
