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Tofo in season again…

Fish, surf, cycle, snorkel, scuba, swim, suntan, shop, eat and party. Everything for everyone here in Tofo as the nicest season gets underway.
Families and foreign tourists line the beaches and in the market you can hear the buzz as seafood harvesters negotiate with vendors who negotiate with tourists and so on.
Yes, Tofo in March is special…and sets the tone for the next few months of idyllic weather and ocean conditions.
Fortunately it gets quite full here in March, but not overcrowded. A welcome change from the absolute quiet of February and it’s sweltering heat.
Check out the advertising columns on thesardine.co.za for many options on acommodation, restaurants and fun activities.

The following pics were shot yesterday morning on Tofo Beach…

Joao Magulu is the best Natal Stumpnose hunter I have ever encountered. These fish he gets on handline in the shallow troughs down at Bamboozi and beyond.

Bicycles are great for cruising the beaches and streets of Tofo. At low tide you can ride to Barra and back with ease.

Sunbathing out front of Fatima’s Nest, a favourite for backpacker tourists.

You never what you might find on the ride to Barra!

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Eviretimo Luis Cuamba and the same Great White off Tofo Point?

Fishing for couta off Tofo Point, paddle ski fisherman Lius managed to wrestle this couta from a Great White Shark…possible the same monster that harassed Aaron Passchier last week.

Scientific rumour has it that a large female will habit a point a while, while her male suitors patrol the deeper water offshore around her. Then they all move on as a group. Let’s hope this big momma gets bored of the Tofo scene and moves off with her harem.

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Aaron Passchier and the Great White in Tofo

Aaron Passchier and family came fishing with us on Nikita a while back…had such a great time…he decided to stay!
Aside from shooting some nice couta and bottoms on his last few dives…he had to fight off a monster great white shark right off the Tofo point in 15m of water! After it buzzed him super close up…he chased and rammed it with his gun on his way up.
He managed to deter it and it went to his stringer…so he unclipped and swam for the shore sans big rubberlip and other fish on the buoy.
Very good survival instincts Aaron!

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Aaron's catch today
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Surviving the heat: Barra to Linga Linga and back…

Co-ordinating the large crowd to our Barra mooring… Johnny English did a sterling job and had us under steam to Linga Linga at 11am.

The mid day sun tried to roast us on the hour long sail to Linga…but shade and excellent grilled chicken was waiting. Trolling lures never produced anything but we were treated to the amazing sight of a stingray flying through the air 3m high. Twice!
Great trip on the all new party boat -‘ Babalaza’. Powered by a twin cylinder Lister diesel, she rides soft and stable…with a draft of a few inches only!
Call us on +258 840 666 471 if you have a special occasion you’d like to make extra special. We can collect anywhere in the Inhambane bay…and can load entire kitchens with fridges if necessary.
Otherwise. The food at Linga Linga is great and the beer cold…a fantastic lunchtime break from the heat and action…

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