High Commission of the Republic of Mozambique in London

Special Activities
Diving in Mozambique
Diving through an underwater wonderland, in the warm, crystal clear ocean Indian Ocean waters of Mozambique and its islands, is a thrilling and rewarding experience. Mozambique is one of the finest diving destinations in the world, with remarkably unspoilt coral reefs and an abundant variety of marine life that all levels of divers can enjoy all year round.
Sea temperatures vary between 30ºC in summer to 21ºC in winter and the structure of the reefs offer pinnacles, overhangs, coral arches and much more. Reef depths vary from 10m to 40m and offer good visibility and fantastic photo opportunities. Not only of the incredibly range of coral but of over 6,000 species of fish . The reefs attract a variety of game fish while the coral is home to myriads of brightly coloured smallerfish including schooling banner fish, Moorish idols, butterfly fish, blue striped snappers, barred sweetlips,goldies, and tigger fish. Diving is excellent all year-round and a variety of exciting diving itineraries can be organised. Dolphins, eels, manta rays, sharks, turtles, huge schools of kingfish, giant lobsters and numerous spices of reef fish are commonly seen. The whale shark, the largest fish in the world which can reach lengths of up to 14 m and weigh up to 15 tons, can be spotted between December and April while the lucky few get to marvel at the sight of the rare dugong. Most lodges are pleased to welcome all levels of divers and lessons can be arranged for both beginners and intermediates.
Fishing in Mozambique
	Mozambican is an angler’s paradise which offers world-class rock & surf, salt water fly and game & bill fishing. Deep-sea fishing expeditions along the Mozambican coasting are exceptional with the Bazaruto Archipelago, Inhaca, Nacala, Pemba, Ponto de ouro , Xai-Xai considered among the high spots.
The Bazaruto Archipelago is in fact, recognised as one of the best destinations in the world for black marlin. The best months for black marlin being between October and the end of January. Blue and striped marlin are found from September to January, while the main sailfish season runs from the beginning of June until the end of September. From December to February anglers may see one of the archipelagos most interesting creatures. This is the rare whale shark, the largest shark and the largest fish in the world. Fly-fish, for queensfish, ladyfish, bonefish,pompano and several species of kingfish, in the narrow channels between Bazaruto and Benguerra, is usurpassed with the best season being from March to July. Rock and surf fish included kingfish, couta, king, mackerel, springer, and big garfish. Other catches include, barracuda, bludger, dorado, green jobfish, kawakawa, prodigal son, rainbow runner, skipjack and yellowfin tuna and wahoo. A variety of other shark species also occur offshore including blackspot, blacktip, tiger and Zambezi. Most lodges in Mozambique are happy to welcome, and teach, novices while tackle and equipment is normally available to hire. Boats are fully equipped with the navigational and fish finding aids in additional to all the usual safety equipment. Half day (six hours) and full day hires are offered. A tag and release policy is widely encouraged.