Dive-site story
Amazon is an offshore deep reef system located off the Inhambane coastline. Characterized by long sandstone ledges, overhangs, and sandy gullies, the site functions as an oceanic cleaning station and pelagic corridor. Divers face open ocean conditions and unpredictable currents, rewarding experienced teams with regular encounters with big marine megafauna drifting along the Mozambique channel.
Cleaning stations frequented by resident and migratory manta rays
Expansive ledges providing shelter for resting leopard sharks and giant groupers
Cruising pelagic species along the deep outer reef margin
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving occurs year-round, with winter months offering humpback whale sightings and summer bringing warmer water temperatures.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giant Oceanic Manta RayMobula birostris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Reef Manta RayMobula alfredi | Common | ||||||||||||
| Leopard SharkStegostoma tigrinum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Potato BassEpinephelus tukula | Common | ||||||||||||
| Humpback WhaleMegaptera novaeangliae | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Bull SharkCarcharhinus leucas | Rare |
Marine forecast
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