Scuba Diving

The protected lagoon in Rodrigues is a kaleidoscope of colours and forms; an exceptional location to locate a variety of fish and coral, and an ideal location for scuba diving. To learn how to scuba dive, all one has to do is join a dive shop and experience the undersea world, with divers posted on the beach at Bakwa Lodge. The lagoon, the outer reef, and the canals make up Rodrigues' diving area. A great spots to see bigger fish, tuna, barracuda, and porcupine fish is in the canals and passes. In addition to offering a wide variety of coral, angle fish, triggerfish, parrot fish, red snapper, and turtles, the outside reef offers the chance to find and explore a number of caverns, canyons, and tunnels. 

Shallow dives ranging from 4 to 8 metres are available in the protected lagoon. The South East Marine Protection Area (SEMPA), a conservation area that provides divers with a protected zone of more than 12 km, borders the diving area on the south-eastern shore.