FAQ

DO WE REALLY NEED MALARIA MEDICATION?

Yes, Mozambique is a high risk malaria area and the use of preventative medication is needed. If you’re planning to dive, taking Larium is NOT recommended, so we suggest you choose a different type of anti-malarial medication.

IS IT SAFE IN TOFO?

Yes, Tofo is one of the safest areas in Mozambique. The people are very friendly and easily approachable and there is no violent crime in the Tofo area.

HOW MANY DIVES IS IT POSSIBLE TO COMPLETE IN A DAY?

As the diving here in Tofo can be challenging, two dives in a day is easily achievable. For keen divers with a little more energy, it is also possible to dive three times a day (with a double tank in the morning followed by a single dive in the afternoon).

DO I NEED TO BRING MY CERTIFICATION CARD?

Most definitely - especially if you are certified by any organisation other than PADI. We are very strict about checking certification levels. Bringing your logbooks is also recommended, but not mandatory.

WHAT IF I NEED A CORRECTIVE LENS DIVE MASK?

Unfortunately, we don’t stock corrective lens masks so, if you need one, we ask you to bring your own. If that’s not possible, contact lenses are a good option. Please note, if you are travelling by plane, we highly recommend that you pack your corrective lens masks in your hand luggage.

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO DIVE IN TOFO?

In all honesty, there is no right or wrong time to dive. The diving here in Tofo is very special all year round. If you’re keen to see a particular type of fauna, however, there might be a better time of year for you to travel. For example, our winter months (which run from June until late August) are when you’re most likely to see - and if you’re really lucky, dive with - humpback whales. Unlike in many other dive destinations around the world, in Tofo you can see manta rays and whale sharks all year round.

IS IT POSSIBLE TO RENT DIVING EQUIPMENT AT YOUR SHOP?

Yes, here at Peri-Peri, we stock a full range of Scubapro diving equipment, rash vests and both long and short 5mm wetsuits.

COVID-19

To help divers prepare for the new reality of diving during COVID-19 at Peri-Peri Divers. Our Mozambican Government, SSI and the Divers Alert Network (DAN) recently issued advice to dive operators on how to safely resume operations.

While this guidance gives divers an inkling of what they can expect when returning to our dive shop the risk cannot be entirely eliminated when interacting with other people.

Below we will list what we at Peri-Peri Divers are implementing to Safeguard as best we can our staff, friends and family divers from this unprecedented pandemic.

Firstly, all staff members have been trained in both SSI & DAN International COVID preventative methods
We have made available cleaning stations with sanitizer on the 2 x entry points to the dive shop, around the centre and in the bathrooms·
Temperatures will be taken on entry
All entrants will be required to sign in and out of the diving shop, allowing us to trace should the unthinkable arise.
Each guest will be given their own regulator where needed to use for the duration of your stay. We have disinfectant in all dip tanks for cleaning after each dive/use.
There will be special markers on the floor 1.5m apart for kiting up and de-kitting.
We will have a 1 person in, one person out rule for the toilet and hot showers
There will be a reduced capacity on all dive / snorkelling excursions with a maximum of 8 total divers / snorkellers
Masks / buffers to be worn at all times once outside of the dive shop, launching, beaching and in the boat.
Water and light snacks will be available on all boats, but it is recommended you bring your own.

What we ask of you…

Please make use of all the sanitizing stations as much as makes you feel comfortable
Please be respectful of distancing rules whether that be at sea or in the shop and that each person has their own principles and ideals
Can we suggest you bring a diving pouch containing a mask, or facial buffer (also helps with the sun), water bottle (keeping with you at all times), gloves, lock for your locker (we do have @ 100MZN), probably most importantly a pen, sunblock, sunglasses and hat.
Stay distant at the surface or in the boat and visually buddy check your dive partners equipment
Try to kit up solo, again, both in the shop and out at sea.
Breath through regulators in close proximity at the surface before entering the dive boat
Watch where you are pointing the snorkel
Try to smear defog not saliva when cleaning your mask lens

Above all else, don’t forget to smile.

Our promise to you…

To constantly as best we can, disinfect and clean all spaces and equipment.
All staff will be temperature checked and be required to clean hands as much as possible
We will provide hand sanitizer to guests with a minimum of 60% alcohol
We will make your safety our priority and if there is something that has been overlooked or makes you uncomfortable please say and we will do all we can to rectify.

We are living in extreme times and an ever changing world so it’s important to understand what we got into diving for in the first place and know that it may be a difficult transition to begin with but we will get over this as long as we can adhere to the rule changes and be respectful to individuals and the business needs alike.. so enjoy you time with us and hopefully the diving will blow your mind!