São Tomé and Príncipe
The Cave
About this Dive Site
Description
Venture into 'The Cave' at Ilhéu das Rolas, an intriguing underwater cavern adorned with ancient stalactites and stalagmites. Explore its mysterious tunnel system, keeping an eye out for elusive lobsters, impressive groupers, and the sinuous forms of moray eels.
Best Time to Dive
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 29°C | 28°C | 27°C | 26°C | 26°C | 27°C | 28°C | 29°C | 30°C |
Peak Season
January, February, November, December, March, April, May, August, September, October
Jan
Excellent visibility, abundant marine life
Feb
Peak season for turtles and reef fish
Mar
Good visibility, potential for manta rays
Apr
Transition to cooler waters, still good diving
More monthly highlights
May
Calm seas, good for beginners
Jun
Slightly cooler, but still good diving
Jul
Whale shark migration begins
Aug
Peak whale shark season
Sep
End of whale shark season, manta rays appear
Oct
Manta ray season, good visibility
Nov
Peak manta ray season, excellent conditions
Dec
Manta ray season continues, start of turtle nesting
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