Mozambique Diving Holidays: An Overview

Mozambique is a nation with a turbulent history. Located at the crossroads between the Middle East and India on the south-eastern coast of Africa, it was once a trading port for gold, ivory and slaves. Its fortunes took a turn for the worse in the last century: the former Portuguese colony gained independence in 1975, but was officially one of the poorest nations on earth. A period of socialist mismanagement and 15-year civil war did little to help, with peace finally coming only in 1992.

Mozambique is now a destination on the up thanks to a period of sustained stability since the civil war ended. Add to that a treasure chest of natural attractions, namely long stretches of unspoilt coastline and the beautiful islands of the Bazaruto Archipelago in the south and the Quirimbas Archipelago in the north. Think swaying palms, picture-perfect beaches and beautifully clear waters.

The capital, Maputo, has many places of historical and cultural interest to explore and retains much of its colonial charm with cafe-dotted pavements and some lovely architecture, including the train station. The foodie scene here is also something to write home about, with many restaurants specialising in seafood, for which Mozambique is famous. The prime attraction, though, remains the 'beach' element, and particularly the immaculate lodges on the islands off the coast, all of which we have visited and can strongly recommend.

Mozambique has several marine national parks in the Indian Ocean and several of the Original Diving team have dived here and are in general agreement that these are the best dive sites in Mozambique, in fact they are one of the best dive spots anywhere on the planet.

Neptune's Arm is one such dive spot and is widely regarded as one of, if not the, best dive sites on the planet. It's a gigantic coral garden, covering a cliff that drops down as far as the eye can see. Expect to see shoals of fish so large and dense that they look like impenetrable clouds and, of course, plenty of reef sharks patrolling the surrounding area.

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All of our holidays are completely tailor-made and prices will vary based on things like when in the year you will be travelling, how far in advance you book, the class of flights included and the level of accommodation you choose. The guide prices shown across this website are designed to provide you with a broad indication of how much to budget for your trip.

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