Ponta Mamoli
Sightings of big schools lof hemmerhead sharks and
Zambezi sharks are common
nothing beter than retiring to the luxury of your suite. Aſter a good rest it is off
to the dive centre for an exciting day of scuba diving. Te facilities at the dive centre have the same modern beach theme as the rest of the resort with comfort being the essence. Tere are outdoor showers with warm water for a quick rinse off aſter the dive and beach towels are supplied. Tere is ample space to store your kit, knowing it is safe and handled with care. Te dive centre has all the necessary equipment for hire if you are flying in or cannot bring yours along. A maximum of eight divers are allowed on the boat to keep it safe and comfortable. Te cylinder air fills are done with their Bauer compressor but they do not yet have the facilities to fill nitrox. Dolphin trips are also offered for non-diving guests. When reaching the dive
centre, our dive equipment was kited up and waiting for final inspection before being loaded on the boat. All we had to do was finalise the paperwork and get into our wetsuits! Tere is no rush, as there are not six other groups waiting for a turn to dive these magnificent reefs! I must say, it is so nice to start a dive without your DV being full of sand… Te launch site is a short walk from the dive centre or one can hop on the trailer provided to transport divers to and from the launch site. Launching a boat at Ponta Mamoli with small waves in the protected bay makes the launch a pleasure. Te reefs at Ponta Mamoli
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delicate marine eco-systems, many of which are protected in the Greater Inhaca Marine Reserve. White Pearl Resorts embraces conservation and responsible tourism to ensure these rich ocean kingdoms remain protected, especially a place so beautiful with the least amount of divers on a reef. Te quietness of the surroundings sets the pace for utmost relaxation and enjoyment. Te variety of dive spots at Ponta Mamoli means that there is something for everyone, from exhilarating shark sightings to multitudes of tropical reef fish and colourful soſt and hard corals. Tere are numerous fascinating marine animals and the area is excellent for the avid underwater photographer – it is macro heaven! Sightings of big schools of
hammerhead and Zambezi sharks are common during the summer months, together with pelagic fish on the deeper dives. Whale sharks are seen from October to February on the way to the dive spots and divers are then allowed to snorkel while observing these gentle giants. Divers oſten encounter dolphins playing just behind the backline on the way to the dive site. Tropical reef fish, eagle rays and an array of nudibranchs are always in the vicinity, but do keep an eye out for loggerhead and even leatherback turtles that make use of the deserted beaches to lay their eggs. Tere are dives for all levels of divers, from an 8m open water dive to deep blue 40m dives for the experienced, advanced divers. It is a PADI resort facility,
with a professional team of highly experienced staff. Te emphasis is on safety and ensuring that your dives are truly memorable experiences. Te skipper and instructors are all well trained and oxygen is always kept on the boat. Scuba training is also done here as well as speciality courses for those not just only on holiday but also wanting to get more out of the trip. Aſter the dive, you can take a quick shower and place your wetsuit in a bathtub full of fresh water. Tere is even a tub for camera equipment and dive computers to be rinsed. Te rest of your equipment is
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