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Amazon

Amazon is one of our absolute favourite sites in Bazaruto, precisely because it feels so far out, so untouched. It’s a proper expedition to get there, but the reward is immense. We’ve had dives here where the visibility seemed to stretch forever, sometimes pushing 25 metres, giving you a proper sense of the reef’s scale. The C-shape of the reef, with its two distinct ledges, means there are always new corners to explore, craters to peek into, and those lovely, wide swim-throughs that just beg you to glide through them. What we really love about Amazon is the feeling of being in a truly wild place. You’ll often be the only boat out here, and the reef responds in kind. Schools of redtail scad and rainbowfish stream past, sometimes so thick they create a shimmering wall. Keep a keen eye out in the blue, because this is one of the better spots for those bigger pelagics. We’ve seen whitetips cruising the perimeter, and on a good day, the silhouette of a leopard shark is a real treat. It’s a site that rewards patience and a willingness to just drift and watch the ocean unfold around you. Definitely one for the more experienced divers who appreciate a proper offshore adventure.