Pomene Scuba Centre

Pomene Mozambique

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Pomene Dive Centre is owned and run by Barra Resorts, who also run a hugely successful dive operation from Barra in Inhambane.

Pomene Dive Centre is a much smaller and more personal operation but is just as professional as Barra.

But when it comes down to the actual diving, many say that Pomene is probibly the best scuba diving in Mozambique, if not the whole southern part of Africa.

ABOUT DIVING AT POMENE
Explore the mystical waters of Pomene Bay, where a new underwater realm is waiting to be discovered. Coral gardens, walls, swim-throughs and intriguing caverns. Reefs which teem with an endless variety of marine life producing an ever changing colour kaleidoscope.
From sharks, rays, mantas, game fish and morays to the amazing quantity of tropicals. Pomene offers a sweet taste of unspoilt beauty.

We at Pomene offer safe and professional access to numerous interesting dive sites with names like Playstation, Manta, The Ridge and Zambia Shoal.

Our diving is world class and is reputed as being the best diving in Mozambique. The density & variety of marine life is astounding. We have 12 regular dive sites and still many more to be explored.

Our dive centre provides all scuba equipment, airfills and regular departures to the reefs.

Pomene has been classified as one of the top 10 dive sites on the coast of East Africa. Reef depths vary between 8 and 60 metres.
PADI Courses can be arranged.

We offer:
• Competent skippers and D.M. with extensive charter experience and good knowledge of the area to get you around.
• Oxygen and medical facilities on board.
• Boats are Seaworthied and carries all the necessary safety equipment.
• We cater for groups, schools, clubs and casual divers.
• Talk to us about our out of season packages.

POPULAR DIVE REEFS
Rappies Playstation 10m – 20m
This is an underwater fairy land, with deep gullies, caverns and awesome swim-throughs. Sheltered by a 10m high amphitheatre, this stunning site is home to Rappie, a 50kg Potato Bass, and his family. Rappie got his name due to a large Rapala hooked in his mouth. He is resident and is quite friendly. Kingfish are commonly seen here as well as sharks, mantas and morays. Minimum certificate : O.W. 1. Must have a minimum of 30 dives.

Manta Reef 12m – 21m
As its name implies, one stands a good chance of seeing Manta-Rays on this reef. The reef is also home to an abundance of fish species including Potato and Brindle Bass. Caves and deep gullies riddle the reef, which is quite extensive with some good drop offs. Gamefish and sharks are frequently seen here.

Robs Ridge 8m – 15m
This site consists of a ridge running parallel to the coast and is home to an amazing amount and variety of tropicals. The outside edge has numerous crevices and caves that are home to Moray’s and Skates. Kingfish and Couta are also seen here as well as the occasional shark. Coral, especially dishes, are abundant and diverse. This is a lovely drift dive where one can drift for up to 1km. Minimum certificate : O.W.1

Zambia Shoal 5m – 26m
This shoal lies +/- 15km from the base and runs parallel to the coast +/- 4km off shore. The shoal is approximately 6km long x 400m wide and is a gamefish paradise. Regularly seen are species like Couta, Kingies, Wahoo, Sailfish and Marlin. The shoal is also home to a huge variety of corals. Sharks, Mantas, Whale Sharks and Rays are common sightings. Viz. Averages : +/- 20mMinimum Certificate : O.W.1

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