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Snorkelling and Ocean Trips

Our snorkelling trip is a 2 hour ocean safari where we take people up close and personal with the magnificent whalesharks that frequent our waters, also spotting dolphins, humpback whales (June – October), and sometimes manta rays.

For many it is a lifelong dream to swim with a whaleshark and Tofo is perhaps the most reliable place in the world to be able to offer this truly unforgettable experience!

It all begins in the dive centre where we provide you with everything you need to swim comfortably alongside the biggest fish in the ocean -wetsuit, mask, snorkel and fins. You will be briefed on important do’s and don’ts before heading down the beach to launch your adventure!

This is a truly unforgettable experience and one non-divers and families can enjoy -children 10 years and under are free!

Whalesharks are mostly summer visitors with the best time of year to see them here being November until April. Whalesharks are gentle creatures - non-aggressive plankton feeders that can reach up to 12m in length with average lengths of 8-9m. During November and March, numbers of whalesharks are high with up to 20 individual sharks being spotted during 30 minute boat journeys. The whalesharks cruise along, at or just below the surface so it’s best to simply snorkel with them. It is very important not to touch or ride the whalesharks as human touch removes a protective mucus from their skin which can lead to serious infection. During the winter months, there are fewer whalesharks in the area but it is still possible to see them on occasions.

Humpback Whales visit the area from as early as June until as late as October. The whales spend the summer months in Antarctic waters feeding on large amounts of krill, then migrate up the east coast of Africa to mate and give birth. After a gestation period of around 12 months, females give birth to one calf which is suckled for another 11 months. Females then fall pregnant again. The whales often jump fully out of the water (breaching), or hold their tails high out of the water for quite long periods of time (sailing) and slap their tails and fins on the surface which is behaviour associated with mating. While diving, it is possible to hear them “singing” to one another – a sound that can be heard from up to 2km away. It is important not to disturb these creatures, especially mothers with calves, so boats are advised to keep a respectable distance of no less than 200m away.

Dolphins can be seen in Mozambican waters most of the year but June, July and August are very good months for them. There are various species of dolphins in this area including Bottlenose dolphins, Common dolphins and Humpback dolphins. Dolphins are rarely seen alone but usually in groups known as pods – sometimes in very large numbers. Female dolphins slap the water with their tails to encourage younger dolphins to keep up with the pod. Dolphins have been seen riding the waves almost in to shore and playing at the bows of diving and fishing boats.

This amazing experience is open to swimmers of all ages and departs daily with a minimum of four people.

Bio-Safari

This is an amazing experience similar to our Ocean Safari where you are joined by our resident Marine Biologist Nobina Morimoto. Before the start of the Bio Safari there is a presentation on the marine life that we encounter here in Tofo and how to interact with them. During the Bio Safari you will have a chance to collect data such as identification photos of Whale Sharks and Manta Rays.  For more information on our Bio Safari, please contact us.

OCEAN SAFARI and BIO SAFARI

Discount for groups of 6 or more divers – 10% off all dive prices.

300 MT additional charge for dives to Far Reefs.

All prices are subject to change without notification.