

Best for beginner divers, 12-14m, boat entry, mild current.
Les jardins de Babylone is a reef site located in the Quirimbas Archipelago, Mozambique. The site features a consistent depth of 12 to 14 metres, making it suitable for beginner divers. Visibility is excellent at 30 metres, allowing for clear views of the reef structure. Divers experience mild currents and warm water temperatures ranging from 26 to 29 degrees Celsius. Access to the site is by boat only. The habitat supports a diverse range of reef fish and invertebrates typical of the region. Divers should be prepared for open-water conditions and are advised to carry a surface marker buoy for safe ascents.
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Check locally for boat operators and current departure schedules, as facilities at this remote archipelago site can vary. Bring your own surface marker buoy, as open-water conditions in the archipelago mean a visible ascent is always good practice.
Accessible by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
12-14m
Visibility
30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Mild
The site supports a variety of reef fish and invertebrates typical of the Quirimbas Archipelago habitat.
Yes, the site is suitable for newly certified open water divers due to the mild currents and manageable depth.
The depth at Les jardins de Babylone ranges from 12 to 14 metres, with an average depth of 13 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this site.
The site is primarily a dive location with depths of 12 to 14 metres, and boat access is required.
Diving at Les jardins de Babylone in Pemba requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Les jardins de Babylone in Pemba. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.
Les jardins de Babylone in Pemba typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Les jardins de Babylone in Pemba typically ranges from 30 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.