The Bazaruto Archipelago is made up of several idyllic tropical islands, and has become known as one of the most romantic island getaways in the Indian Ocean. Bazaruto Island is one of Africa’s premier scuba diving destinations.
The waters around the Bazaruto Archipelago have been declared a marine conservation area. The number of diverse reef dive locations is amazing and divers are able to see:
• An extensive variety in species of hard and soft corals
• An abundance of tropical fish species
• 4 species of dolphin are regularly encountered
• Seasonal humpback whales from July to September, Whale sharks and Manta Rays season from April to July - normally seen from the boat
• All five marine sea turtle species (commonly seen are loggerheads and green turtles.)
• The largest viable breeding population of the rare dugong in the western Indian Ocean – rare sightings!