Underwater-safari with the ‘wet Big Five’

Ocean safari

In the small town of Tofo, on the coast of Mozambique, you can embark on an Ocean Safari. Tofo is world-famous among divers for its whale shark populations—one of the largest in the world—and they're there all year round! During an Ocean Safari, you can snorkel with these giants and get so close you feel like you could almost touch them. There’s a good chance you’ll also encounter manta rays on such a safari. These massive and harmless rays can have a wingspan of up to 7 metres!

But during this underwater safari, you'll encounter much more beauty: countless coral fish, vibrant coral reefs, dolphins, turtles, and various types of friendly sharks such as the white-tip and black-tip sharks, leopard sharks, or sometimes even hammerhead sharks! You’ll never get bored. If you explore the waters of Mozambique between May and October, you’re in for a treat: humpback whales swim along the coast and often come to say hello! These giants can grow between 13 and 16 metres long and weigh up to 30 tons. Even if you don’t spot the humpbacks while diving, you’ll almost certainly hear their magical songs.