Whale of a Time Expedition

WITNESS THE INCREDIBLE HUMPBACK WHALES OF VILANCULOS - 8 NIGHTS + 12 DIVES 

Whale Watching is great Vilanculos and Tofo, since the Humpback Whales visit us every winter from June to October. In increasing numbers, they migrate here and use our safe waters as a birthing ground and to raise their young. Thus, making Tofo an excellent place to witness, research and raise awareness of these graceful giants.

The Humpback Whale Migration occurs from June to late October, more than 30,000 humpbacks splash across the western Indian ocean hugging the coastline of Mozambique looking for suitable temperatures to give birth. We are so fortunate to be able to offer you this 8-night, 12-dive expedition with a myriad of interactive experiences.

The expeditions are scientifically led with special emphasis on Humpback Whales and Whalesharks.

Through our trips we aim to increase awareness of the environmental importance of these precious animals and marine conservation efforts more generally. This way we strive to ensure that Tofo continues to be a special place to see whales and other amazing but sadly endangered megafauna. We encourage our whale tour participants to get involved in the conservation work focused on these elegant giants and contribute to important ongoing research work.

We make sure that we have as little impact on these intelligent mammals as possible and that all our customers respect them and their marine habitat. 

A typical 8-night expedition includes – safe close interactions with both humpbacks and Whalesharks, bucket list surface encounters, Understanding of whale call through hydrophone use, evening marine talks on both species, 2 dives daily and up to 7 hrs a day on the water. We also have exceptional chances to see different species of sharks, manta rays, dolphins and many more.

Our aim is to blend together experiences that will be remembered for a lifetime.

ITINERARY IN DETAIL FROM CHECK-IN 

When booking your flight it's always important to book the evening flight time for the transfer. Your professional Safari Drive and Dive guide (or SDD guide) will be waiting for you to pass immigration and will be there to wave you safe journeys on completion of you expedition.

Arrival from Vilanculos airport into the lodge at Morrungulo, check in followed by a well-deserved drink with relaxation on the ocean deck. Your evening buffet dinner with a variety of mains will be prepared while you take in the sights.

Truly untouched reef with an abundance of rays (Manta, Eagle, Whiprays), thick with shoaling game fish, swathes of Sharks, Turtles, Dolphins and fantastic Humpback whale diving (July – late October) this place will quickly become a highlight of Mozambican diving.

Morrungulo is one of the three top diving destinations you will visit on this spectacular expedition. The newest beach on the block and soon to be the N°1 spot on the inhambane dive map, Morrungulo boasts a truly breath taking, unspoilt ,pristine beach and reef system.

The highlight for any serious diver is having the opportunity, especially in todays chaotic world, to scope out and design a new diving destination.

Over the last three years the team at SDD have done just that. The reef systems are raw, the marine life abundant and the opportunity to bump into some breathtakingly big megafauna can easily accomplished. 

Breakfast is served from 6:45 – with hot and cold options available. After breakfast we kit up for you're first mornings Double Tank Dive. With it being the first day our launch time is a little later , around 9 am returning to the beach 2 pm onwards. The days to follow are quicker and we plan to be on the water by 8:30 am daily. Sandwiches , fruit, water, Snacks, tea, coffee or hot chocolate are provided daily in between dives. 

Click on the button below to learn more about the Peri-Peri Dive Center activities and accomodation, one of the newest and most up coming, holiday resorts in Mozambique

After breakfast we gather our things pack up and move to our next destination 2.5 hours away, Tofo Beach.

A traditional fishing community turned diver’s paradise, Tofo Beach is a coastal town in southeastern Mozambique. At first glance, it seems like your typical African backpacker destination with sandy, palm-lined roads, friendly local people, and a profusion of affordable beach bars and restaurants.

Tofo is renowned as one of the best places in the world to swim with whale sharks, the world’s largest non-cetacean animal. Adult whale sharks average around 32 feet in length, and yet despite their colossal size are harmless to humans. Unlike most other destinations where whale sharks are seasonal visitors, these spotted giants are resident all year round off Tofo Beach. 

Once we arrive from Morrungulo your guide will give you a quick show of the area surrounding your lodge and diving centre. Which is followed by a well-deserved drink and some chill time on the ocean deck. The first evening we can eat sea facing on the deck and prepare dive gear and cameras for the nexts days excursion.

Breakfast is served from 6:45 on the ocean deck with some of the finest bay views – hot and cold options are available. 7:30 am meet at the diving centre where your equipment is already prepared, A quick briefing and we are on to the sea for 2 dives. Sandwiches , fruit, water, Snacks, tea, coffee or hot chocolate are provided daily in between dives. Evenings are spent experiencing Tofo’s fantastic musical and culinary nightlife

Meet the Team

Utilizing 20 years of Southern African Diving Experience Nick & Steve will be offering friends new and old the chance to Safari, Drive & Dive the BIG FIVE above and below the African waters!

MOZAMBIQUE TRAVEL INFORMATION 

Showcasing the newest diving destinations of Morrungulo, Tofo and Ponta Do Ouro with the BIG FIVE above game viewing at the Krugar National Park.

DIVE SITES

This expedition not only takes in the coastal beach towns of Morrungulo, Tofo, Ponta do Ouro and Durban but mixes in some of the best dive sites these vibrant Southern African towns can deliver. Diving with sharks represents the pinnacle for most underwater enthusiasts and this Dive & Drive expedition fulfills all of those bucket list sightings in three top diving destinations stretching the Mozambican coastline.