This dive site, N'Gouja, is renowned as Mayotte's most beautiful beach, featuring a large golden sand shore bordered by baobabs and lush vegetation. The underwater environment boasts calm waters and a particularly rich, well-preserved reef. Dives typically begin on a shallow reef flat at 3 meters before descending to a reef drop-off down to 10 meters, making it an easy site to navigate and explore.
N'Gouja is an exceptional site for observing sea turtles, primarily green sea turtles, alongside hawksbill sea turtles, which come to feed on the abundant seagrass. The vibrant and healthy coral reef hosts a diverse array of tropical fish, invertebrates, and other reef inhabitants characteristic of a well-preserved Indian Ocean ecosystem.
The site is ideal for year-round visits, with calm waters ensuring excellent diving and snorkeling conditions. Its shallow depths make it perfect for beginners, snorkelers, and freedivers seeking close encounters with marine life, especially the resident sea turtles. Divers should be mindful of the nesting turtles on the beach and respect the protected marine environment.
