Mozambique Image Gallery

Last November I spent two weeks in Tofo, Mozambique - my first trip to SE Africa, but not my last I suspect...

Tofo's reputation for mantas & whale sharks was the main attraction, but there was a lot more to see as well and I really enjoyed the whole trip. I have finally completed editing all the images and have put a new image gallery up on my site.

Here's the best whale shark image.

Don

Love this. I was just in Mapatu.

Love this. I was just in Mapatu.

Yes, Mozambique is an intriguing place.... I will definitely go back there as there appears to be a LOT of good diving!

Don

holy moly. how big was that thing?

holy moly. how big was that thing?

Actually, not that big.... the Tofo area is rich in plankton all year round, apparently because of a counter current to the south that draws up nutient rich waters from a deep basin, so there is a constant supply of plankton. Research in the area indicates that it is an important feeding area for relatively maturing whale sharks in the 5-10m range.

The one in the image was about 5m but was very close and the fish-eye lens and the passing Norwegian surgeon/snorkeler make it look a lot bigger.

Don

So you had pretty good visibility!. When we were there it was a bit murky..

Great shots

So you had pretty good visibility!. When we were there it was a bit murky..

Great shots

Thanks! The visibility was variable to be honest - some days were down to a couple of metres and other days 15-20m. I went in November as I had heard that was the best all round time to go.

Don

Thanks! The visibility was variable to be honest - some days were down to a couple of metres and other days 15-20m. I went in November as I had heard that was the best all round time to go.

 

Don

Thanks,

I will remember that piece of advice :-)

Great photos, thanks for sharing! What the heck is that spotted shark with the huge caudal fin, beady eyes, and a face that looks like a cuddly plush toy?! I've never seen that species before. Please ID!

Great photos, thanks for sharing! What the heck is that spotted shark with the huge caudal fin, beady eyes, and a face that looks like a cuddly plush toy?! I've never seen that species before. Please ID!

Hi, you mean this one below - it's a leopard shark I believe....

Don

If it wasnt for the Whale Sharks I would have mistaken the Mozambique gallery as Byron Bay, Australia.

Regards Mark