Diversity Scuba - Bazaruto Archipelago
Diversity Scuba just feels right. It’s a site that gives you a little bit of everything, without ever feeling chaotic. We love the gentle slope of the reef here, a really comfortable drift that allows you to properly take in the details without fighting the current. You'll often find yourself eye-level with curious Natal Sergeants, who patrol their territory with an almost comical seriousness. It’s the sheer variety that stands out. One minute you’re watching a Blue Trim Parrotfish meticulously grazing, the next a graceful Diana’s Hogfish is gliding past. Keep an eye out for the Basketfish tucked into crevices and those elegant Clown Tangs moving in unison. We’ve had some truly memorable encounters here, including a surprise visit from a Southern Right Whale on one surface interval-a moment that still gives us chills. Our top tip? Go early. The morning light really brings out the colours of the corals and the fish life seems to be more active. It’s a site that rewards a slow, observant dive.
- Location
- Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique, Indian Ocean & East Africa
- Coordinates
- -23.854567, 35.545643
Best Time to Dive in Bazaruto Archipelago
The warmest water temperatures in Bazaruto Archipelago occur in January, averaging 28.3°C. The coolest conditions are in August at 23.3°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 28.3°C
- February: 28.3°C
- March: 27.6°C
- April: 27.0°C
- May: 25.9°C
- June: 24.8°C
- July: 23.8°C
- August: 23.3°C
- September: 23.6°C
- October: 24.5°C
- November: 25.8°C
- December: 27.4°C
Nearby Dive Sites in Bazaruto Archipelago
- AFRICA SHELL - 29m (wreck)
- Amazon (cenote)
- Amazon - 5-20m (reef)
- Amphitheater (cenote)
- Amphitheater (reef)
- Clownfish (wall)
- Coliseum / Hospital (reef)
- EN1 (reef)
- EVRIDIS - 0m (wreck)
- Fingers (wreck)
- Giants Castle
- Hogwarts / Outback (reef)
- KLIPFONTEIN - 40m (wreck)
- Manta
- Marble Arch (reef)
Nearest Dive Centres to Diversity Scuba
Marine Life in Bazaruto Archipelago
Home to 99 recorded species including 70 reef fish, 14 sharks & rays, 4 other, 3 sea cucumbers, 3 hard corals, 2 whales & dolphins.
Notable Species
- Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) - Sharks & Rays
- Narrow-barred Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus commerson) - Reef Fish
- Soldier (Cheimerius nufar) - Reef Fish
- Leatherback Sea Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)
- loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta)
- Allison's Tuna (Thunnus albacares) - Reef Fish
- Gulf torpedo (Torpedo sinuspersici) - Sharks & Rays
- Halfmoon triggerfish (Sufflamen chrysopterum) - Reef Fish
- Day Sarpon (Alepisaurus ferox) - Reef Fish
- Blackspot Surgeonfish (Acanthurus nigrofuscus) - Reef Fish
- Kihikihi (Zanclus cornutus) - Reef Fish
- Spottail Coris (Coris caudimacula) - Reef Fish
- Sunburst Butterflyfish (Chaetodon kleinii) - Reef Fish
- Goldbar wrasse (Thalassoma hebraicum) - Reef Fish
- Savigny's Brittle Star (Ophiactis savignyi)
- Rainbow wrasse (Halichoeres iridis) - Reef Fish
- Banded Toby (Canthigaster valentini) - Reef Fish
- Blue and Gold Fusilier (Caesio caerulaurea) - Reef Fish
- Southern Right Whale (Eubalaena australis) - Whales & Dolphins
- Palani (Acanthurus dussumieri) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Diversity Scuba
Based on average water temperature of 25.9°C, currents 35 cm/s.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 26°C water needs minimal exposure protection
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins (stiff blade recommended for strong currents)
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories