Mozambique’s turquoise waters invite you to dive and snorkel in barefoot luxury — surrounded by untouched beauty and serene exclusivity.
Mozambique Islands curates the perfect balance of barefoot luxury and underwater adventure. Mozambique’s extensive coastline and pristine archipelagos offer crystal-clear waters, spectacular coral reefs, and thriving marine life — a haven for divers and snorkellers alike.
From private island resorts to hidden mainland gems, guests can explore the Indian Ocean’s most biodiverse ecosystems while indulging in five-star comfort and effortless sophistication.
This month, we’re showcasing just a few of our favourite diving and snorkelling resorts. Explore with us below!
OSSIMBA BEACH LODGE
Set on a 1.5 km stretch of private beach along Nacala Bay, Ossimba Beach Lodge offers a front-row seat to Mozambique’s spectacular underwater world. While Ossimba is a relaxed, rustic eco-lodge that offers excellent value, its diving operation is world-class — a 5-star PADI and DAN Industry Partner.
What makes Ossimba truly unique is the authentic Mozambican experience it offers. Beyond the ocean, guests can immerse themselves in local nature and culture — from forest walks filled with rich birdlife, to the chance to meet friendly day visitors who come to enjoy Ossimba’s beauty. It’s a wonderful balance of peaceful retreat and genuine connection, perfect for travellers seeking both nature and meaningful moments with the local community.
Scuba Diving at Ossimba
Ossimba caters to all diver levels — from Discover Scuba to Advanced Open Water. With more than 15 dive sites, guests can explore coral reefs, dramatic wall dives, and even 17th-century shipwrecks. The lodge’s fully equipped dive boat ensures safe and seamless excursions. Expect sightings of turtles, moray eels, reef fish, and the elusive nudibranch, a favourite among underwater photographers.
Snorkelling at Ossimba
Just metres from the shore, the house reef within a marine protected area offers calm, clear conditions ideal for snorkelling. The corals here are vibrant, and the variety of marine life is simply mesmerising.
Getting There Made Easy
As of February 2026, guests can enjoy direct flights to Nacala Airport with Airlink, our trusted partner, operating on Mondays and Fridays. This convenient route ensures a faster, smoother journey to the lodge with just a 30 minute road transfer once in Nacala, and the same reliable Airlink service Mozambique Islands’ guests have come to depend on.
NUARRO LODGE
Nestled along Mozambique’s secluded Baixo do Pinda Peninsula, Nuarro Lodge combines sustainability and barefoot elegance with access to some of the region’s most unspoiled reefs.
Diving at Nuarro Lodge
Home to a fully equipped PADI Dive Centre, Nuarro offers over 15 exclusive dive sites ranging from colourful coral gardens and dramatic walls to a local shipwreck. Unique experiences include night dives and fluorescent fluo dives, revealing the reef’s nocturnal beauty. As the only lodge in Northern Mozambique offering rebreather diving, it caters perfectly to serious divers seeking something extraordinary.
Snorkelling at Nuarro Lodge
Just 100 metres from the beach lies Enupa Reef, part of the Nuarro Marine Reserve. With depths from 4–12 metres, this calm, protected bay is ideal for snorkellers of all ages and teems with marine life — from garden eels and ribbon eels to puffers and reef fish.
Getting There Made Easy
As of February 2026, guests can enjoy direct flights to Nacala Airport with Airlink, our trusted partner, operating on Mondays and Fridays. This convenient route ensures a faster, smoother journey to the lodge with an approximately 2.5hour road transfer once in Nacala, and the same reliable Airlink service Mozambique Islands’ guests have come to depend on.
ISLAND RESORTS
The Bazaruto Archipelago, a protected marine reserve, is a world-class destination for diving and snorkelling. Its turquoise waters and pristine reefs are home to over 2,000 fish species, five types of marine turtles, and even the rare dugong.
Our featured island resorts — Azura Benguerra, Azura Marlin Beach, Pestana Bazaruto, Anantara Bazaruto, and &Beyond Benguerra — offer barefoot luxury, professional dive centres, and direct access to the region’s vibrant marine life.
Highlights:
• Azura Benguerra – PADI 5-Star Dive Centre, Two Mile Reef snorkelling, reef sharks, turtles & giant groupers.
• Azura Marlin Beach – Easy access to top dive sites, teeming with tropical marine life. Few places offer such an exceptional opportunity to see the elusive dugong up close.
• Pestana Bazaruto Lodge – Diving and snorkelling trips to untouched northern reefs; water sports available.
• Anantara Bazaruto – Year-round diving and snorkelling excursions; dolphins, manta rays & tropical fish.
• &Beyond Benguerra – Full-service dive centre offering reef dives and calm snorkelling in protected waters.
Each resort embodies barefoot sophistication while upholding a deep commitment to marine conservation, ensuring the Bazaruto Marine National Park thrives for generations to come.
WHEN TO GO – THE BEST SEASONS FOR THE OCEAN EXPLORER
- Best Time: The dry winter months, May–October, offer the calmest seas and best visibility — up to 30 metres in some areas.
- Marine Life Highlights: Whale sharks and manta rays appear most often October–March, especially around the Bazaruto Archipelago.
- Water Temperatures: Typically warm year-round (24–29°C), perfect for extended dives and long, lazy snorkels.
Each season offers unique underwater treasures — from coral gardens bursting with colour to graceful megafauna encounters.