Bazaruto Center for Scientific Studies - Tofo & Inhambane
The Bazaruto Center for Scientific Studies in Tofo, while perhaps not the flashiest name on the block, offers something distinct. As a PADI 5 Star Dive Center, they’re set up for all your standard certifications, but their real draw is the connection to conservation. If you’re a diver who likes to feel their bottom time contributes to something bigger, or you're keen to learn more about the local marine environment, this is a solid choice. You’ll be diving the familiar Tofo sites, but with an underlying focus on research and understanding, which gives each dive a little extra depth.
- Location
- Tofo & Inhambane, Mozambique, Indian Ocean & East Africa
- Coordinates
- -21.845427, 35.450928
- Website
- https://travel.padi.com/dive-center/mozambique/bazaruto-center-for-scientific-studies/
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star Dive Center [padi:27771]
- Address
- Inhambane Province, Mozambique
Dive Sites Near Bazaruto Center for Scientific Studies
Bazaruto Center for Scientific Studies provides access to 12 dive sites in Tofo & Inhambane.
- Barra Reef (reef)
- Benchmark (reef)
- Benchmark (reef)
- Caves (reef)
- Grand Canyon - 24m
- Matswa (reef)
- Ponta Backdoor (Surf)
- Ponta Tofinho (Surf)
- Rainbow Reef (wreck)
- SILVER HARVESTER - 9m (wreck)
- Tokyo Drift (cave)
- Two Mile Reef (reef)
Other Dive Centres in Tofo & Inhambane
- Azura - ["PADI"]
- Azura Marlin Beach - ["PADI"]
- &Beyond Benguerra Lodge - ["PADI"]
- Dive Bazaruto
- Odyssea Dive Centre
- Offshore Africa Pomene - ["PADI"]
Best Time to Dive in Tofo & Inhambane
The warmest water temperatures in Tofo & Inhambane occur in January, averaging 28.8°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 28.8°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 28.8°C (air: 27.1°C)
- February: 28.8°C (air: 27.0°C)
- March: 28.8°C (air: 26.0°C)
- April: 28.8°C (air: 24.8°C)
- May: 28.8°C (air: 23.0°C)
- June: 28.8°C (air: 21.7°C)
- July: 28.8°C (air: 20.8°C)
- August: 28.8°C (air: 21.8°C)
- September: 28.8°C (air: 23.3°C)
- October: 28.8°C (air: 24.1°C)
- November: 28.8°C (air: 25.6°C)
- December: 28.8°C (air: 26.8°C)
Marine Life in Tofo & Inhambane
Home to 283 recorded species including 222 reef fish, 24 sharks & rays, 11 hard corals, 6 seagrass & algae, 4 other, 4 sea snails & nudibranchs.
Notable Marine Life
- Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) - Sharks & Rays
- Leatherback Sea Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)
- loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta)
- Narrow-barred Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus commerson) - Reef Fish
- Soldier (Cheimerius nufar) - Reef Fish
- Bull Shark (Carcharhinus leucas) - Sharks & Rays
- Allison's Tuna (Thunnus albacares) - Reef Fish
- Halfmoon triggerfish (Sufflamen chrysopterum) - Reef Fish
- Kihikihi (Zanclus cornutus) - Reef Fish
- Blackspot Surgeonfish (Acanthurus nigrofuscus) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Tofo & Inhambane
Based on average water temperature of 28.8°C.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- 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