Blowing Bubbles Diving  

We provide a fantastic diving experience in Mozambique, as well as other outdoor activities such as snorkelling and hiking. At our expert on-site dive center Blowing Bubbles Diving, choose from relaxing diving, diving classes, or something unique like underwater photography and shark diving, or relax in our resort accommodation. 

If you want to start scuba diving or continue your diving education while you're with us, we have an instructor on hand. We also collaborate with a number of diving schools in South Africa and Maputo, so please inquire if you'd like to finish your dive course before coming to us and require us to connect you with a dive school or instructor. 

Some of Our Outings 

Due to its remarkable high wall topography, the 3 Sisters is one of the most popular diving destinations. Angler fish, Garden Eels, Crocodile fish, Egg shell shrimps, and a giant resident Honeycomb Eel, as well as many various varieties of Nudibranchs, make this an excellent place for all types of photography. 

The Anchor is a spectacular ledge with Trumpet fish, Royal angelfish (exclusive to this site), and the odd sighting of the local Grey reef shark, as well as an abundance of anenomes. 

For the more experienced diver, the Atlantis dive brings you to a reef. For its large symmetrical rectangular blocks, it's also known as Lego Land. Black coral, green coral tree, Spanish dancers, Sea Apples, and, of course, sharks of various varieties such as the Tiger, Hammerhead, and Bull sharks, to name a few. 

The Blacks dive takes you to a Macro Photography-friendly cleaning station. Black Cheek eels, Pipe fish, and Leaf fish abound in this area. 

Because of its depth and variety of juvenile and adult fish species, the Crèche is a great first-time sea diver's delight. It is well-known for its large Stone fish. Fantastic reef for photography. 

Doodles is a world-famous dive location known for its abundance of friendly Potato Bass, which provide the diver with a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with them. Manta rays, game fish, at least eight different species of rays, Ghost Pipe fish, Angler fish, and Devil Fire fish all call this place home. The abundant shoals of Snapper and Dusky Sweepers are a highlight. This is a dive site that you must include to your logbook. 

The natural beauty of soft and hard corals and sponges, as well as the vibrant turtle life and geometry of gulleys and ledges, make the Drop Zone a must-see. 

The Pinnacles is a world-famous shark diving location. Up to 9 shark species can be seen while diving with wild sharks - no baited diving)! Tiger, Bull, Blacktip, Silvertip, Dusky, Spinners, Java, Leopard, Grey Reef, and the lovely Hammerheads. On every dive, divers report seeing five different shark species. This spot is world class, with resident potato bass, Eagle and Devil Rays, and an abundance of game fish. It is a definite must for your log book. 

The Steps is a fantastic drift dive on a 1.5-kilometer-long reef with an incredible diversity of caverns, ledges, and fish species. A photographer's dream come true.

Casa Babi 

This is one of the special accommodations in Vilanculos. The boutique guesthouse Casa Babi is located on one of the most beautiful and lively beaches in town and has a real B&B atmosphere. 

All of Casa Babi's accommodations provide views of the Bazaruto Archipelago's islands, excellent comfort and spectacular sea views while being only a few steps from the beach. During your stay, our swimming pool, the restaurant, an in-house dive center with kite-surf school, and other activities will add to your comfort and enjoyment here in Mozambique. 

Our Accommodation 

Large mosquito nets, silent wooden fans, roomy and light bathrooms will contribute to a most enjoyable stay, whether you choose one of the four deluxe sea-view bedrooms or the family cottage for self-catering. 

The four luxury rooms in the main building have one of the nicest sea views in Vilanculos. Each room has a private balcony with breathtaking views of the Bazaruto Islands and the spectacular beach life of a traditional African fishing village. For those who want, the king size bed may be divided into two comfortable single beds. 

The cottage, located in the back of our lovely garden, offers two bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom, a fully fitted kitchen and a cozy living area. A nice sea breeze and the sea view can be enjoyed from the balcony. It can sleep up to 5 people comfortably. Our restaurant is open for overnight guests who do not want to cook and offers breakfast as well as a creative, fresh cuisine - an Italian, French, Thai and Mozambican fusion! 

Activities 

We are the only accommodation in town with an on-site activity center where you can go diving, snorkeling or kite-surfing. 

Stand-up paddle boards and kayaks are available for use at Casa Babi (at no cost to Casa Babi guests). 

Our chef Zita would be glad to demonstrate how to make some of Mozambique's most famous meals. Allow her to take you to the market to select the ingredients you'll need, as well as demonstrate how to make your own coconut milk and put everything together for a delicious meal (3 to 5 hours). 

Massages are available with a masseur / masseuse who will come to your veranda and treat you.

Dolphin Encountours Research Center 

Since 1995, the founder of Dolphin Encountours, Angie Gullan has been sharing the magical wonder of coming face to face with the wild dolphins of Ponta do Ouro, pioneering the way in ethical, educational and responsible practice for tours with these sentient non-human persons whom she calls the "people of the sea. We, the team of this research center, cater for the discerning dolphin enthusiast and offer an intimate look into the lives of our local dolphins while funding research and conservation efforts in the marine reserve in Mozambique. 

Being a culture of carers and creators who prove that ethical and educational marine mammal tourism can be achieved when merging both spirit and science, we feel that a close and moving experience with dolphins and whales in their own environment is the best way to conserve them for future generations. 

We specialize in creating a safe space for intimate encounters to take place with wild dolphins while contributing to their well-being, and are happiest when we are out in the field, checking in on our finned friends and are deeply committed to our role in protecting their environment. Through our research and conservation arm DolphinCareAfrica, we have collected and maintained a long-term data set and have historical records by means of images and video archived with over 8000 entries as well as approximately 250 individuals catalogued. Lineage has been tracked on resident females, some as far as 5 generations. 

We invite you to take the plunge and experience something truly magical when coming face to face with these intelligent marine mammals. The past two decades have been spent nurturing a friendship and creating opportunities for human dolphin encounters to take place that works within the realms of conscious interaction. We work with a gregarious population of dolphins affectionately called the Dolphins of Ponta who find home in the coastal shallows of the Ponta do Ouro Partial Marine Reserve which borders the iSimangaliso World Heritage Site within the Lubumbo Transfrontier Conservation Area of South Africa and Mozambique. 

Our Tours 

Choose between our signature full Encountour and the mini or the casual dolphin Encountours or the 3 hour whale Encountour which is dedicated to boat based, seasonal whale viewing, including listening in with our special microphone to hear the migrating whales communicating down below and to gather data. 

The full tour has been specially created to accommodate the myriad of different wild dolphin behaviours, each offering a unique insight into the way of the unterwater wilds. If you seek to spend a bit more time in the company of our dolphins, this is THE tour for you. Humpback whale viewing is incorporated from July to November. 

The mini tour is a no frills option of two launches to visit our local dolphins and whales in season. Depending on group dynamics and sea state two launches can be combined to make a longer launch on this tour and on the full tour. 

The casual tour is a once off ocean surfari to look for dolphins and whales in season, and depending on time, snorkel over some shallow reef. 

Encountours include a pre-launch presentation with an introduction to our local dolphins, our long-term monitoring efforts, the DolphinCareAfrica code of conduct, boat and ocean safety, as well as the gear use on the day (mask, snorkel, fins), snorkel tax and video of your Encountour on-line.

Indigo Safaris

Indigo Safaris offers a wide range of day trips, tours and activities in and around Cape Town as well as in the Cape. Wineland tours, city tours, Cape Point Nature Reserve, snorkelling with seals, shark cage diving and scuba diving as well as longer Garden Route trips and transfers.

With our local staff, we can also book for you a range of hand-picked accommodation options.

About Cape Town

On the tip of the African continent, Cape Town is undoubtedly one of the world's most beautiful cities. Sandwiched between the imposing Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean, this stunning city not only offers many sights but also a myriad of outdoor activities for nature lovers.

It is South Africa's oldest city, which means there is also a fair bit to see and do for history buffs. With so much on offer for travellers, it is possible to stay here for a week or more without getting bored, and we usually recommend a minimum stay of three nights. 

Everywhere you go in Cape Town are more views and sights to be enjoyed, which all adds up to many accommodation options, depending on your taste and budget and ranging from hotels to bed and breakfasts. With so much to see and do in Cape Town, we are sure that you want to ensure you manage to make the most of your time and get the best value for money.

Kosi Forest Lodge 

A wonderland of forests and waterways - Our eco-conscious Kosi Forest Lodge is situated within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa’s first World Heritage Site, giving you the opportunity to experience exclusive, close encounters with the almost untouched African wilderness. The lodge is surrounded by untold biodiversity and beauty that you simply have to see for yourself. This is a place where you can rediscover nature, and, even more importantly, rediscover yourself.

Don't worry about power cuts, we are not only connected to the Eskom grid we provide solar power as well. 

Our Accommodation 

We offer comfortable tent-style, thatched forest rooms nestling under wide milkwood trees, with thoughtful attention to blending into this pristine indigenous sand forest environment. Each cottage has both a romantic outdoor bathroom boma as well as en-suite indoor shower. 

Relax at the swimming pool overlooking Lake Shengeza and watch the resident pod of hippos. The common and private facilities at the lodge are focused on getting you to observe and explore nature as you go about your day. We take full advantage of Maputaland’s sultry weather and most meals are served al fresco under a canopy of magnificent trees. Your buffet breakfast and luncheon are served in the covered dining area, where you’ll also find a 24/7 tea and coffee station. A massive Zulu podberry tree is the focal point of the main lodge with the lounge, dining room and well-stocked bar all opening onto a large wooden deck around the tree. 

Kosi Forest Lodge is accessible by 4x4 vehicle only. Guests who are NOT travelling in a 4x4 vehicle should meet a representative from Kosi Forest Lodge nearby on prior arrangement. Guests will follow our representative to a secure parking area in the town where they will leave their vehicle. They will then be transferred in an open 4x4 vehicle to Kosi Forest Lodge. 

Activities 

Apart from appreciating the hush of the forest setting, there are a host of wilderness activities at the lodge, including boating day trips to the beach and Kosi lakes, a unique ecosystem that is home to a spectacular variety of birds and animals; or excursions to Kosi Bay mouth to snorkel and observe traditional spiral reed fishing methods. To truly appreciate the beauty of the unique surrounding ecosystem of waterways, intertwined lakes, grasslands and ancient forests, you need to spend a few days exploring - either by canoe, motorised boat or on foot.

Thonga Beach Lodge 

Our luxury, child-friendly Thonga Beach Lodge offers absolute serenity within wave breaking distance from the sandy beach at Mabibi Bay which lies 5 km from Lake Sibaya within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park and is adjacent to South Africa's only tropical dive site. South Africa's most pristine wilderness beach lodge awaits you at the azure shores of this wetland. Surrounded by such natural beauty stirs something special within your soul, igniting a spirit of adventure and leaving you with a lasting impression. 

Our Accommodation 

Situated deep in this wilderness lies South Africa's premier beach destination and our 24-bed luxury lodge, where nature is our sanctuary and our purpose is to preserve it. Our 12 eco-sensitive rooms are positioned to create minimal environmental impact and afford maximum privacy. They offer ocean or forest views, with the deluxe ocean view rooms sporting private plunge pools. 

Activities 

Enjoy close encounters with nature at its best. We offer our guests an authentic array of exciting experiences and activities, with something for every adventurer, nature lover and max-relaxer. Enjoy activities such as turtle tracking (when available), snorkeling, kayaking, the open ocean boat experience, the cultural Tsonga village tour and guided forest walks. 

Wellness 

Our range of spa treatments will make your stay with us all the more special and relaxing. We offer facials, massages, manicures, pedicures, hot stone therapy and reflexology. Inspired by the energy of the sea, our treatments are designed to help you de-stress and reawaken your senses.

Zanzibar Parasailing Excursions 

Welcome to the number 1 water sport centre in Zanzibar North. We offer all the water sport adventure activities you can dream of!

Enjoy the amazing views of our island home from the sky Parasailing, take one of our guided paragliding tours, try your hand at water skiing and wakeboarding, or enjoy the thrills and spills of Ringos (fun tubes) and the ever popular banana boat or experience joy on the waves with the latest addition to our activities, the speeding Flyfish or even Hookah diving, also known as snuba diving - an amazing and simple way to dive as a compressor on land delivers air through a long hose, the down-line, to the diver under water!

Join us in Kendwa Beach or Nungwi and zoom around on crystal clear blue Indian Ocean waters.