Jangamo & Guinjata Bay · Mozambique · Wall · Reef
Green Tree
Fourteen green tree corals, some 6 m tall and 5 m across
Area photo: keesgroenendijk · CC BY 4.0
Green Tree is a wall dive 7 to 8 km out from Guinjata, named for the gigantic green tree corals that grow on it. Fourteen of them stand along the site, some reaching 6 m in height and 5 m across. It is one of the deep outer sites of the area, with the dive averaging 22 m.
Also known as Green Tree Reef.
Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Jangamo & Guinjata Bay and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
The dive follows the wall at an average depth of 22 m, with the bottom at 35 m. Each of the 14 green tree corals is home to its own variety of marine species, and the largest reach up to 6 m in height and 5 m in diameter. Mantas and potato bass are commonly seen along the wall.
Marine life and season
- Manta rays
- Groupers
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Prime | Prime |
Season follows Jangamo & Guinjata Bay: Whale sharks peak November to May; humpback whales pass from June until November.
Sources
- Guiquindo Lodge - Diving — Guinjata House and Chalets
- Guinjata Bay Dive Sites — Guinjata Dive Centre
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