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EN1

EN1 is one of those sites we always recommend to newer divers who want a taste of Bazaruto without the sometimes intense currents of Two-Mile. Don't let the 13-meter max depth fool you; there's plenty to get excited about here. We love the way the reef top is just a gentle slope, making it easy to cruise along at your own pace, keeping an eye out for the resident honeycomb whiprays. These aren’t small fish, often five meters across, gliding over the sand flats between the coral bommies. Our favourite time to dive EN1 is first thing in the morning when the light hits the reef just right, illuminating the yellow and blue groupers hiding in the crevices. You’ll find plenty of smaller life too – the African butterflyfish are everywhere, and we’ve spotted loggerhead turtles munching on seagrass more than once. Keep an eye on the sandy patches; that’s where you'll often find torpedo rays buried, and we've even seen a whale shark cruise by in deeper water, though that’s definitely a lucky encounter. Visibility averages around 10 meters, which is perfectly good for spotting the abundant macro life, like the intricate patterns on a Savigny's brittle star or a camouflaged scorpionfish. This site is perfect for photographers, or anyone who enjoys a relaxed dive with a good chance of seeing something substantial.