Water Sports 

Non-Motorized	.
Motorized - Water Skiing/wake Boarding/Knee Boarding/Tubing-15mins	$40
Rescue Charge for Non-Motorized Water Sport	$45
Refundable Deposit for Hobbie Cat	$500
Refundable Deposit for Wind surfer	$500

 Sunset Cruise 

Local Dhow- min 2 persons, max 12 persons

$30 pp

 Island Cruise 

Paradise Island - 1/2 day snorkeling trip 10:00-15:00, +- 30 min boat ride, Trip days: Wednesday,Friday and Sunday min 5 persons	$90 pp
North Point Benguerra - min 5 persons, 1/2 day snorkeling trip 10:00-15:00, +- 30 min's boat ride.	$90 pp
Pansy Island - 1/2 day snorkeling trip 10:00-15:00, +- 35 min boat ride, Tide dependant Trip days: Monday and Thursday min 5 persons	$90 pp
Dolphin Bay - min 5 persons, 1/2 day snorkeling trip 10:00-15:00, +- 45 min boat ride	$100 pp
Robinson Crusoe - Half day dhow cruise	$120 pp + fuel @$2.90 per litre
Whale Watching - min 6 persons, only available in season (August - November), +- 3 hour excursion	$120 pp

 Boat Charters 

	Half Day 8:00 - 12:30 or 13:00 - 17:30	Full Day 8:00 - 17:30
Rongue - (max 18 persons) 37' Gulf Craft Tourer	$450 + fuel @ $2.90 per liter	$600 + fuel @ $2.90 per liter
Vamizi / Ibo - (max 8 persons) 31' Gulf craft walk-around	$300 + fuel @ $2.90 per liter	$400 + fuel @ $2.90 per liter
Quirimba / Rota - (max 5 persons) 23' sport Fisher	$250 + fuel @ $2.90 per liter	$300 + fuel @ $2.90 per liter
Muranwa - (max 12 persons) 30ft local dhow	$100 + fuel @ $2.90 per liter	$200 + fuel @ $2.90 per liter

 Island Drives and Guided Canoeing Trips 

Cultural Drive - (min 2 persons)+-2 1/2 hours	$30 pp
Croc Lake Drive -( min 2 persons) +- 2 1/2 hours	$30 pp
Sunset Drive & Dune Boarding - (min 2 persons) +- 2 1/2 hours	$20 pp
Muvesa Beach Walk - (min 2 persons) - 4 hours subject to tides - only on or around the Spring low tide	$20 pp
Lake Langwe Canoeing (lake with crocodiles + water birds) - (min 2 persons) +- 2 1/2 hours Trips leave at 8am and 3:30pm	$40 pp

 Guided Trails and Bird Watching 

2 Hour Trail	$20 pp
5 Hour trail - (min 2 persons)	$30 pp

 Horse Riding 

1 Hour Ride	$45 pp
2 1/2 hour ride	$80 pp
Full Moon Ride (min 2 persons)	$65 pp
Nature - 1 hour ride finishing off with sundowners and snacks from a cliff and drive back	$95 pp

Tag & Release  Indigo Bay supports the Sedgwick’s / ORI / WWF-SA tagging programme, from Durban’s Oceanographic Institute (ORI). Our operation has a strong T&R policy and have, to date, a 100% release rate on all the sailfish caught by the fleet; with only three marlin boated to date (two were mutilated by sharks and one died during the fight). In 2002, Indigo Bay won the prize for the most tagged fish of all commercial charter operations listed in the programme on the eastern coast of Southern Africa, including Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa. Each guest that releases a billfish at Indigo Bay is awarded a billfish T&R certificate as well as an ORI release certificate.

 Ski-Boat Tackle  The Captain and the Gillie will present you with Tackle, Terminal Tackle, Lures, Bait and Professional Guidance. All boats are rigged with:
• Top-of-the-range fighting chairs
• Outriggers
• Penn down riggers
• Tag poles and kits
• Standard and flying gaffs
• Complete range of terminal tackle (marlin lures, live bait rigs, lures, plugs, poppers, spoons, teasers, etc.) Tackle from 20lbs to 80lbs Reels: Shimano
• Tld 20 / Tld 25 / Tld 30
• Tiagra 30 W LRS
• Tiagra 50 W LRS
• Tiagra 80 W Rods:
• 20 lbs: Shimano Tiagra / TLD 66 / TLD 70 / Daiwa STP/Eliminator
• 30 lbs: Shimano Tiagra 30 & stand up3050R / Daiwa STP 30 lbs
• 50 lbs: Shimano Tiagra 50
• 80 lbs: Shimano Tiagra TI 80 S / Penn International IGFA 80 (straight & bent butt) Rock & Surf Limited spinning tackle is available from the Activity Center.

 Fly Fishing  We do not provide any Fly-Fishing Equipment. Our staff will gladly advise you where to cast. Non-guided Boat Charters available.

 King Mackerel  Definitely the most abundant species in these waters, the king mackerel abounds year round and takes most varieties of bait. Averaging 15lbs, very large crocodiles up to 70lbs (resort record stands at 77lbs) are regularly caught.

 Yellowfin Tuna  (yellowfin, skipjack & bonito) This is our main target species. Big shoals of tuna move in and out of the area all year round, and a full house strike from these brutes makes for some exciting fishing indeed. Average size tuna taken out is between 10kg to 20kg, with some in the 30kg to 35kg range coming out every now and then.

 Kingfish  Locally known as “Ignobilis”, the sheer power of this fish is unparalleled and it is known for bending hooks, breaking leaders and snapping lines. Present year round, being an extremely aggressive predator and frequently attaining sizes in excess of 70lbs (island record is around 90lbs) makes them one of the most sought after quarry of any serious fisherman.

 Additional Species  The area is also very popular for the sheer quantity of its year round game fishing. Amongst the most common game fish species are:
• KINGFISH (over 12 different species)
• GREAT BARRACUDA & SEA PIKE
• QUEEN MACKEREL (Natal Snoek)
• QUEENFISH
• POMPANO
• PRODIGAL SON
• JOBFISH, ETC
*We do not to target bottom fish due to conservation reasons*

 Marlin  Bazaruto is famous for its giant black marlin as numerous fish passing the 1000lb mark are caught. Blue and striped marlin are also present in these waters and the few boats which have recently explored deeper waters with fast trolled lures, have had very encouraging results. Marlin season runs from September to April, with October to December being peak season.

 Sailfish  The area might be famous for its black marlin, but Bazaruto’s winter run of sailfish probably attracts the most anglers to these waters. These acrobatic fish, which can attain 130lbs and average around 70lbs, have been caught year round, although they are much more prolific between mid-May to mid-October.

 Wahoo  Known to achieve speeds of over 70 km/h, these bullet-shaped fish are present all year round with a peak in the early summer months of September to November. In these waters, Wahoo average around 40lbs, but bigger fish are frequently caught, with the resort’s record standing at 68lbs.

 Dorado  Colourful as a rainbow, this hard fighting fish takes into the air when hooked, providing a breathtaking spectacle. Bulls over 40lbs are normally caught from September to April, mostly using fast trolling lures. The resort record stands at 61lbs.

 Vessels

All our vessels are equipped with Marine VHF, GPS and Depth Sounders.
 Vamisi & Ibo  Gulf Craft 31’ Walkaround, powered by two 150hp Yamaha outboard motors. These cabined vessels are equipped with fighting chairs and out-riggers. Safety Regulation: US Coast Guard MIC-XVA Cruise Speed: ±26 knots Max. Speed: ±35 knots.

 Rola  Rola is a 23 ft King Cat. With a centre console configuration, the boat offers great deck space for a craft its size and has ample capacity for three fishermen, with a U-shaped bench at the aft and two back benches next to it’s twin 85 hp Yamaha outboard engines.

 Quirimba  Quirimba is a 23 ft Noosacat powered by 150 hp Yamaha outboards. Designed for the rough seas of western Australia, its heavy and strong configuration ensures a very stable and dry ride. The craft takes up to 3 anglers comfortably.

 Safety Equipment  Each boat has the standard SADSAA-approved safety equipment for the maximum number of persons that the vessel can accommodate.

Reef Information

Bazaruto is one of Mozambique's premier tourist destinations, with many undiscovered areas now opening up to the intrepid diver who dares to explore. Our waters are abundant with an extensive variety of hard and soft coral, a vast array of marine plants, countless different types of crustacean, a legion of fish species, a great variety of nudibranchs and marine invertebrates. There are also 4 species of dolphin, 5 species of marine turtle and whales (from August to November). The protected Bazaruto Marine National Park is a scuba diver’s paradise, teeming with large schools of tropical fish, with crystal-clear waters and a range of dazzling soft coral ridges and reefs to explore.

Water Temperature

Water temperature is 28°C in summer and 21°C during winter.

The Dive Boat

We use a 31ft fiberglass Gulf-Craft for our dive excursions. Powered by two 115hp Yamaha outboards, we travel quickly and comfortably with ample cushioned seating in the front and rear. The vessel is fitted with GPS, Depth Sounder and Marine VHF. Safety equipment and Oxygen is carried on all journeys, as is a small first-aid kit. A bimini-top provides shade during travel and surface intervals but please plan for sun protection.

PADI Discover SCUBA Diving

Duration: 1/2 Day, Min age: 10yrs, Max depth: 10m An exciting introduction to the underwater world! Includes basic instruction followed by a pool session and one open water dive. All equipment is provided, no prior experience required. This course can count towards a dive certification.

PADI SCUBA Diver

Duration: 2-3 Days, Min age: 10yrs, Max depth: 12m A pre-entry level course with a PADI certification. With academic study sessions and video, fun pool exercises on scuba and two open water dives to a depth of 12m, you will have a basic understanding of diving and earn a certification enabling you to dive under professional supervision. All study materials, dive equipment, logbook and certification included. No previous experience required.

 

PADI Open Water Diver - Referals Only

Duration: 3-4 Days, Min age: 10yrs, Max depth: 18m Open water certification is offered to referral divers only. All academic study and confined water sessions must be completed prior to arrival at Indigo Island Resort and the appropriate paperwork presented for enrollment. With all the study and pool work completed before you arrive, you can focus on enjoying the underwater world with just four open water dives required to complete your course! All dive equipment and a certification card included.

Additional Courses

Additional Courses are available on request. This must be by prior arrangement, as we do not stock all of the relevant course material as a rule.

Booking Your Dives

Our Activities Manager will be available to personalise your schedule with regard to experience level and preferred dive sites. Please provide Certification Cards and Logbooks, and complete our Indemnity Form before the first dive.

Dive Planning

Depths and dive times are planned according to experience levels. Maximum Depth for any dive is 30m. All dives are guided by a PADI-certified Dive Master or Instructor. Groups are limited to 6 divers. Single and Double-tank dive trips are available and packages can be arranged to suit individual needs.

Equipment

Our diving equipment is of the highest quality. Fit your equipment at the Activity Centre, Personal Dive Gear will gladly be stored for you. Our staff will set up and rinse all dive equipment. We provide full-length wetsuits and closed heel fins. Cylinders are 10l steel at 200bar. Dive computers are not supplied. BEACH TO BOAT The Activities Manager will point out the area of departure, which depends on the tides and wind. All your equipment will be set up on board. Limited space is available for dry storage. We cannot accept responsibility for personal items.

On the Boat

Boat Briefing will be given on board. Lifejackets are available and all vessels are non-smoking.

Diving

You will be assisted to kit up. The boat will follow a surface marker buoy carried throughout the dive by the guide, there are no fixed lines or anchor ropes to descend along. Back-roll entries are standard. Once all divers are comfortable, the group descends together. After the dive, the divers assemble on the float line at the stern of the boat. The deckhand will assist with equipment before you climb aboard.

Back on the Beach

Please take care of your personal effects - we will do the rest. The dives will be logged at the activity centre with your guide and the following days’ dives will be scheduled and posted.

Flying

PADI recommends a surface interval of 12 hours between diving and flying for a single dive, and a surface interval of 18 hours for multiple dives. It is generally recommended that 24 hours is a safe surface interval between diving and flying.

Safety

No diving equipment or resources can be provided to any person who does not produce valid certification from a recognised diving organization / establishment.

Medication

Please note that you are not allowed to dive on certain malaria medications. Lariam (Mefloquine) is not cleared for diving, as it causes psychological & neurological problems. Malarone and Doxycycline are the only two malaria medications that are safe to use while diving.

North Point Dive Sites

Brindle Bass Ridge (North Point) 18m This large reef features impressive concentrations of snappers, angelfish, rubberlips, brindle bass and reef sharks. Potholes (North Point) 12m A series of shallow potholes, this site can be dived only in flat, calm conditions. You swim from pothole to pothole and the larger ones often shelter black-tail reef sharks. Manta Ray Reef (North Point)15m A flat reef with spectacular concentrations of anemones sheltering both nose-stripe and two-bar clownfish. The reef is often frequented by green turtles and rays. Rainbow Runner Reef (North Point) 25m A flat reef where divers should concentrate on watching the open ocean above the sea floor. Manta and spotted eagle rays, potato and brindle bass, kingfish, rainbow runner, green jobfish and Zambezi shark pass through this area. The reef also has impressive accumulations of green-tree and whips corals. Turtle Ridge (North Point)14m A narrow ridge with a depth of 14 metres; frequented by turtles and game fish such as barracuda. Zenguelema Point 21m This dive site, with a depth of 21 metres, is located on the western side of the island and is home to schools of reef fish, scorpion fish and crocodile fish.

South Point Dive Sites

Two-Mile Reef 6 - 21m A short barrier reef protecting a narrow channel between Bazaruto and Benguerra. It's particularly well known for its excellent snorkelling sites inside the reef such as Aquarium, as well as for a host of exciting dives on the outside. These spots have alluring names such as The Arches, Shark Point, North Point, The Boulders, Surgeon Rock, The Drop-off, Cathedral and The Gap. The flat-topped reef supports a colourful diversity of hard and soft corals, with a highlight being the numerous schools of reef fish such as coachman, fusilier, snapper and surgeon. Schools of large pelagic and reef fish also frequent the area and you may encounter potato bass; kingfish; barracuda; devil, manta and honeycomb ray's and reef sharks. Five-Mile Reef 16 - 22m Situated off the south-eastern beaches of Bazaruto, the protected inside areas have spectacular coral outcrops for snorkelling. Some divers have seen Zambezi sharks in the 10-metre shallows.