Region

Indian Ocean & East Africa

Manta cyclones, whale-shark aggregations and monsoon-driven seasons from the Maldives to Africa's wild east coast.

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North & South Malé Atolls

Maldives · 7 sites

Best: Dec–Apr

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Ari Atoll

Maldives · 6 sites

Best: Dec–Apr

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Baa Atoll & Hanifaru Bay

Maldives · 5 sites

Best: Jun–Nov

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Aliwal Shoal & Umkomaas

South Africa · 5 sites

Best: Jun–Oct

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Mafia Island

Tanzania · 5 sites

Best: Oct–Feb

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Mauritius

Mauritius · 5 sites

Best: Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec

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Seychelles

Seychelles · 5 sites

Best: Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov

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Sodwana Bay

South Africa · 5 sites

Best: Apr–Sep

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The Sardine Run (Wild Coast)

South Africa · 4 sites

Best: Jun–Jul

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Tofo Beach

Mozambique · 4 sites

Best: Jun–Nov

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Zanzibar & Mnemba

Tanzania · 5 sites

Best: Jan, Feb, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Dec

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Nosy Be

Madagascar · 4 sites

Best: May–Nov