Diving at Ponta Mamoli

White Pearl’s PADI® accredited dive centre offers a memorable recreational scuba diving experience rooted in responsible, sustainable best practices, set within one of Mozambique’s most protected marine environments.

Diving at White Pearl

Located within Southern Mozambique’s 100 km Ponta do Ouro Partial Marine Reserve (PPMR), White Pearl sits in a protected haven known for its exceptional marine biodiversity. The reserve forms Africa’s first marine Transfrontier Conservation Area and is home to approximately 80% of Mozambique’s loggerhead and leatherback turtle nesting sites. In 2018, the marine reserve merged with the Maputo Special Reserve, creating a combined protected landscape with White Pearl Resorts positioned at its heart

The Dive Experience

Diving at White Pearl is defined by pristine waters, preserved reefs, and diversity. With 18 dive sites ranging from 7 metres to 45 metres, experiences are suited to both beginners and advanced divers. Marine encounters may include vibrant reef life, manta rays, and some of Mozambique’s most renowned shark sightings

Notable sites include:

Bass City Reef, known for algae covered rocky outcrops and encounters with the friendly
Potato Bass at depths of around 20 metres
Pinnacle Reef, an advanced drift dive site at 35 metres and deeper, with recorded sightings of 19 shark species, including bull sharks, hammerheads, silvertips, blacktips, leopard sharks, and the endangered dusky and whale sharks

Safety, Equipment, and Practices

All diving follows the PPMR Diver Code of Conduct, which is strictly enforced at the resort. Full scuba diving gear is provided, and additional equipment can be arranged for rental if requested in advance. Dive instructors and dive masters operate conservative diving practices, ensuring depth limits, dive times, and wildlife interactions remain safe and responsible. Divers are never taken beyond their certification limit. The resort’s 9 metre RHIB dive boat launches directly from the beach, offering a short ride to the first reef

Beyond Diving

When not diving, guests may enjoy:

Ocean safaris
Guided snorkelling on nearby reefs
Seasonal whale watching, with humpback and southern right whales present between July and November
Opportunities to swim with bottlenose dolphins or encounter endangered leatherback and loggerhead turtles under guided conditions

Between November and March, evening beach walks may offer the chance to witness turtle nesting along the shoreline. As part of its conservation commitment, White Pearl Resorts supports the Peace Parks™ Protection of the Endangered Leatherback and Loggerhead Turtle Programme