Diving At Pomene

Explore the mystical waters of Pomene Bay in Mozambique -120 km north of the town of Inhambane - where a new underwater realm is waiting to be discovered. Coral gardens, walls, swim-throughs and intriguing caverns. Reefs which teem with an endless variety of marine life producing an ever changing kaleidoscope of colour.

From sharks, rays, mantas, game fish and morays to the amazing and colourful tropicals.

Diving at Pomene offers a sweet taste of unspoilt beauty. Pomene offer safe and professional access to numerous interesting dive sites with names like Playstation, Manta, The Ridge and Zambia Shoal. Our diving is world class and compares with the best. The density and variety of marine life is astounding. We have 12 regular dive sites and still many more to be explored. Local dive centres provides all scuba equipment, airfills and regular departures to the reefs.

Rappies Playstation 10m - 20m:

This is an underwater fairy land, with deep gullies, caverns and awesome swim-throughs. Sheltered by a 10m high amphitheatre, this stunning site is home to Rappie, a 50kg Potato Bass, and his family. Rappie got his name due to a large Rapala hooked in his mouth. He is resident and is quite friendly. Kingfish are commonly seen here as well as sharks, mantas and morays.

Minimum certificate : O.W. 1. Must have a minimum of 30 dives.

Manta Reef 12m - 21m:

As its name implies, one stands a good chance of seeing Manta-Rays on this reef. The reef is also home to an abundance of fish species including Potato and Brindle Bass. Caves and deep gullies riddle the reef, which is quite extensive with some good drop offs. Gamefish and sharks are frequently seen here.

Rob's Ridge 8m - 15m:

This site consists of a ridge running parallel to the coast and is home to an amazing amount and variety of tropicals. The outside edge has numerous crevices and caves that are home to Morays and Skates. Kingfish and Couta are also seen here as well as the occasional shark. Coral, especially dishes, are abundant and diverse. This is a lovely drift dive where one can drift for up to 1km.

Minimum certificate : O.W.1

Zambia Shoal 5m - 26m:

This shoal lies +/- 15km from the base and runs parallel to the coast +/- 4km off shore. The shoal is approximately 6km long x 400m wide and is a gamefish paradise. Regularly seen are species like Couta, Kingies, Wahoo, Sailfish and Marlin. The shoal is also home to a huge variety of corals. Sharks, Mantas, Whale Sharks and Rays are common sightings. Viz. Averages : +/- 20m

Minimum Certificate : O.W.1

Pomene, Southern Mozambique

Dive charters will include a boat trip out to the dive sites if required.

You will have to bring your own dive gear, or rent it from one of the regional dive centres.

The diving in Pomene Bay is of various difficulty levels. Typically an Open Water Level 1 qualification is required.

Price on application.