Mayotte
Le Tombant de M'Bouzi
About this Dive Site
Description
Le Tombant de M'Bouzi is a dramatic wall dive on the west side of M'Bouzi Island, plunging into the blue. Expect encounters with majestic turtles, elusive moray eels, and a vibrant tapestry of reef fish. With exceptional visibility, this site is a dream for underwater photographers seeking to capture the rich biodiversity of Mayotte's waters.
Best Time to Dive
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Peak Season
May, June, July, August, April, September, October
Jan
Rainy season, good for pelagic encounters
Feb
Potential for whale sharks, good reef fish diversity
Mar
End of rainy season, good for macro life
Apr
Transition to drier season, improved visibility, good for reef sharks
More monthly highlights
May
Excellent visibility, manta rays start to appear, potential for whale sharks
Jun
Peak manta ray season, good for schooling fish and pelagics
Jul
Manta ray season continues, whale sharks possible
Aug
Manta ray season winding down, good for macro life and reef exploration
Sep
Good visibility, potential for turtles and reef sharks
Oct
Transition to warmer, wetter season, increased fish activity
Nov
Rainy season, potential for plankton blooms attracting smaller fish
Dec
Rainy season, possibility of humpback whales returning
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