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Tofo diving holidays, with the Mozambique experts.
Tofo is located in Southern Mozambique, in an area famous for its pristine waters and untouched coastline.
The Tofo season at a glance
The best months to dive Tofo are highlighted below, based on our own dives here.
Why you'll love diving in Tofo!
Holidays To Tofo
Tofo is located in Southern Mozambique, in an area famous for its pristine waters and untouched coastline. Tofo offers some of the best diving in the world and is famous for having one of the biggest whale sharks populations in the world. Unlike other dive destinations around the world, Tofo is relatively undeveloped so the dive sites here are not overcrowded and still maintain their natural beauty. The lack of commercialism is part of the experience and one of the reasons to go to Tofo.
Diving In Tofo
Tofo is a global diving hotspot, home to two species of manta, all 5 species of turtle, two species of dolphins, whale sharks, humpback whales (June-Nov), giant and bowmouth guitarfish, many species of shark including white tip reef and leopard sharks, many stringray species including the smalleye stingray and more. The dive sites in Tofo also offer a myriad of macro species, including shrimp, crabs and countless nudibranch species.
The dive sites in Tofo are all located away from the shore. You will access the dive sites via boat and once you have pushed the pontoon boat past the breakers, there are several close spots suitable for beginners while the far reefs are more suitable for advanced divers to discover the underwater paradise of Mozambique.
The visibility and currents in Mozambique are unpredictable. The visibility in the winter months tends to be worse (down to 5m), although it is still possible to have fantastic days of 15m+! Along with better visibility (up to 40m+), the water temperature is warmer (up to 28 degrees) in the summer from December until April. Generally, 5mm wetsuits are worn all year round, with hoods and extra rash vests in the winter.
Getting There
Tofo is located in Mozambique, 560km north of Maputo, only 15 minutes from Inhambane. To get there requires a six-hour drive from Maputo or a short transfer from Inhambane. With direct flights from Johannesburg and Maputo to Inhambane, your beach holiday in Tofo is easily combined with a safari in South Africa.
Speak to a Mozambique expert
We've dived Tofo ourselves and stayed in the hotels we sell in Mozambique. Send us your dates and your certification, and we'll say if it's the best fit.
Skill level match
How Tofo suits divers at each level, new or experienced.
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Tofo in pictures
Dive, plus everything else you'd hate to miss
Diving in Tofo combined with somewhere new on the same trip, each tour planned around your dates and budget.
Azura Quilalea Dive Package
From £4,600 ppExplore the stunning azure waters of Mozambique on this 7-day dive package to Azura Quilalea. Azura at Quilalea is a hidden gem, with a relaxed and understated ‘Robinson Crusoe’ castaway style that belies the comforts and experiences on offer in stunning seafront villas. The house reef is perfect for a refresher or first time dive and a unique location for a night dive for qualified divers. In addition to this reef, there are another 17 dive sites one can visit that include some fantastic drop offs and coral gardens located both inside and outside of the Quirimbas Archipelago Marine Sanctuary. You will see a plethora of marine life: green and hawksbill turtles, humpback whales (seasonal), reef sharks, stingrays, devil rays, moray eels, dolphin, grouper, as well as a variety of reef fish such as surgeons, puffers, moorish idols, parrot fish, clown fish, trigger fish and chocolate dip fish. Hard and soft corals are in abundance, with nudibranchs for those who like to spot the smaller stuff.
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Luxury South Africa Safari + Mozambique
From £5,500 ppEnjoy the ultimate beach and bush adventure with a fantastic safari holiday in the world-renowned Kruger National Park followed by a magical beach getaway on an island in magnificent Mozambique. Combine the adventurous Kruger National Park with a break on an island in the Bazaruto Archipelago and enjoy luxurious hotels in both locations that will cater to your every whim with sunset cocktails, amazing experiences, personalised services, stunning dining setups and all meals included in your price. Experience the heart of the African bush in the Kruger National Park, one of the largest natural wildlife reserves in the world. It is known as South Africa’s favourite national park and loved for the famous Big Five animals that call it home as well as hundreds of species of birds and beasts, ancient trees, flowing rivers and amazing bush settings. Game drives in this park are the stuff of safari dreams. Vilanculos is a coastal town with white sand beaches, palm trees, turquoise balmy waters and and a temperate climate. Its new airport makes it the gateway to the Bazaruto Archipelago - a string of jewels in the Indian Ocean.
Discover this tour →Recommended hotels in Tofo
We've stayed in these hotels and checked the diving that goes with them. They're the ones we'd book in Tofo.
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From £175/night · room only
Sentidos Beach Retreat
- A secluded retreat located on its own stretch of beach
- 12 luxury stilted villas provide the utmost privacy
- Great facilities including a gym, Kids Club and amazing restaurant
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Tofo Mar
- A Mozambique institution that has been recently renovated
- Home to one of the best restaurants in Tofo
- A wide range of activities to enjoy from the hotel
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Baia Sonambula
- Boutique guesthouse located on the beach in Tofo
- Amazing bungalow style accommodation with exquisite sea views
- The perfect place to relax and destress
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Corsasiida
- A stylish new guesthouse right on the beach
- Located next door to a fantastic dive centre
- 5 beautiful rooms and a large open plan living space
We lose sleep so you don’t.
We take every booking personally. Here's what happens after you book a dive trip with us, before you fly and while you're away.
Your money stays in trust
Your payments go into a trust account, not our bank, and stay there until after your trip. If we ever stopped trading, the money would come back to you.
Your diving booked before you fly
Your dives with the centre or the boat, the flights, the transfers and the room you chose are all confirmed before you leave home. The driver who meets you will be there and will speak English.
A call before you go
Documents, visas, your certification card and insurance that covers your diving. We go through it on the phone, and you can ask anything else while we're talking.
On WhatsApp the whole trip
Wherever you are and whatever the time, there's one number to message or call. Flight delayed, room not right, a problem at the dive centre: the person who answers already knows your booking.
Plan your trip with people who dive.
Tell us when you can travel, your certification level and what you'd like to see underwater. We'll send a shortlist of resorts or liveaboards, usually within one working day.
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