Day 1: Barra Lodge Beach Resort – Inhambane
Arrive at Inhambane International Airport Transfer to Barra Lodge Beach Resort Lunch at the resort Afternoon at leisure Dive planning: late afternoon at Barra Dive Resort Dinner Evening at leisure
Barra Lodge Beach Resort offers 3 star accommodation right on the beach front. All rooms have mosquito nets and a fans. Attractions include a relaxing beach bar and restaurant with swimming pool. The Resort is located in Praia da Barra which is situated on a huge estuary just off the town of Inhambane.All dives are undertaken from the Barra Dive Resort, situated in the Barra Lodge Beach Resort. This means no transfers to and from the dive site. Everything is right at hand. The Barra Dive Resort is a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center, thus internationally renowned for safety and professionalism.Divers have 14 major reefs to enjoy. One of the major attractions is a Manta ray cleaning station where scores of Cleaner wrasse attend to the Manta’s every need. Also in attendance are porcupine fish, Rubberlips, Potato bass, Triggerfish, Bull rays and Honeycomb moray eels. There are also luscious green Whip corals and circular big Plate corals to be seen, along with Pink fleshy coral and Orange sponges.
Day 2: Barra Lodge Beach Resort – Inhambane
Dive #1 Breakfast Dive #2 Afternoon at leisure Dive planning: late afternoon at Barra Dive Resort Dinner Evening at leisure
Day 3: Barra Lodge Beach Resort – Inhambane
Dive #3 Breakfast Dive #4 Afternoon at leisure Dive planning: late afternoon at Barra Dive Resort Dinner Evening at leisure
Day 4: Barra Lodge Beach Resort – Inhambane
Dive #5 Breakfast Dive #6 Afternoon at leisure Dive planning: late afternoon at Barra Dive Resort Dinner Evening at leisure
Day 5: Casa Barry Lodge - Tofo
Breakfast Transfer to Casa Barry Lodge in Tofo Dive #7 Afternoon at leisure Dive planning: late afternoon at Tofo Scuba Dinner Evening at leisure
Praia do Tofo is situated about 20 km from Praia da Barra and share the same dive spots – 14 main reefs. The Casa Barry Lodge is situated in the town of Tofo and offers non-catering brick Casitas, the majority with sea views. All Casitas are equipped with mosquito nets, fans and a verandah. The Casitas are serviced daily.Tofo Scuba is within walking distance from the Casa Barry Lodge, thus ensuring effortless diving.Reefs closer to Tofo offers Crocodile fish, Lizardfish, Scorpionfish, Paperfish, Devil firefish, Fire Gobies, Trumpetfish and many more. Corals in the area consist of various kinds of hard corals such as Staghorn coral and Plate coral. Also soft corals including Porous coral, Thistle coral and Anemones. And don’t forget the Nudibranchs.
Day 6: Casa Barry Lodge – Tofo
Dive #8 Breakfast Dive #9 Afternoon at leisure Dive planning: late afternoon at Tofo Scuba Dinner Evening at leisure
Day 7: Casa Barry Lodge – Tofo
Dive #10 Breakfast Dive #11 Afternoon at leisure Dive planning: late afternoon at Tofo Scuba Dinner Evening at leisure
Day 8: Casa Barry Lodge – Tofo
Dive #12 Breakfast Dive #13 Afternoon at leisure Dinner Evening at leasure
Day 9: Jeff’s Palm Resort – Guinjata Bay
Breakfast Transfer to Jeff’s Palm Resort in Guinjata Bay Dive #14 Afternoon at leisure Dive planning: late afternoon at Palm Resort Pro Dive Center Dinner Evening at leisure
Jeff’s Palm Resort is an internationally renowned PADI Dive Resort and operates the Palm Resort Pro Dive Center from its premises. The Resort is located on the beach front about 25 km from Inhambane. With majestic sea views on the one side, and large coconut and cashew nut plantations on the other, it truly is a unique setting. Added benefits are a Portuguese restaurant and relaxing beach bar right on the beach front. Jeff’s Palm Resort offers spacious Cabanas, the majority with spectacular sea views. With 11 major reefs the diving is truly spectacular. Watch out for Manta rays, Devil rays, Barracuda, Yellow fin tuna and sometimes even Blue marlin. Also Batfish, Butterflyfish, Kingfish and Triggerfish.
Day 10: Jeff’s Palm Resort – Guinjata Bay
Dive #15 Breakfast Dive #16 Afternoon at leisure Dive planning: late afternoon at Palm Resort Pro Dive Center Dinner Evening at leisure
Day 11: Jeff’s Palm Resort – Guinjata Bay
Breakfast Dive #18 Afternoon at leisure Dive planning: late afternoon at Palm Resort Pro Dive Center Dinner Evening at leisure
Day 12: Jeff’s Palm Resort
Day at leasure
Day 13: Jhb
Transfer to airport at 9:30
Optional Activities:
Ocean Safaris & Snorkeling trips Cultural tours Inhambane tours Beach volleyball Kayaking Ski-boats & Jetski’s Spear fishing Quad biking Horse riding Surfing Dhow trip to Maxixe
Inclusions:
Breakfast Dinner 18 Dives Transfers Flights Johannesburg-Inhambane (Mozambique)-Johannesburg Accommodation Full rental scuba gear
Exclusions:
Article SourceGear Rental at +/- R100/ Day All beverages (alcoholic & non-alcoholic) Optional excursions Departure tax
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