Manta Reef
A classic dive site off southern Tofo, with a flat reef top about 18 m deep and a manta ray cleaning station, where giant mantas, sea turtles, groupers and schools of fish are common.
Manta Reef is a flat-topped rock reef surrounded by sand. The average depth is about 21 m, and the deepest point is about 30 m, so it suits divers with an advanced open water certification. Manta rays often hover over the cleaning station on the reef, letting cleaner fish tidy their bodies. If you're lucky, you may also see whale sharks, leopard sharks or eagle rays. Dive boats from Tofo or Guinjata Bay take speedboats out through the breaking surf, and the ride is bumpy. Currents and swells can be strong, so choose a reputable dive operator.
Opening hours
Sailings depend on dive shop
Nearby sights
- Guinjata Bay
- Tofinho
- Tofo Market
- Ocean Safari & Marine Megafauna Foundation
- Praia do Tofo
- Inhambane Central Market
- Inhambane Old Town
- Old Cathedral of Nossa Senhora da Conceição