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Hanifaru Bay

Baa Atoll 0m
Best Time
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About Hanifaru Bay

Hanifaru Bay is a protected marine area in Baa Atoll famous for seasonal manta ray gatherings and occasional whale shark sightings. Visits are tightly managed to protect the reef and wildlife, with snorkeling allowed through licensed operators.

💡Why Visit?

Visit in manta season for one of the Maldives best-known marine wildlife encounters.

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DhivehiEnglish
#manta-rays#whale-sharks#baa-atoll-biosphere-reserve#snorkeling-only

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3 Days

Quick Facts

RegionBaa Atoll
CountryMaldives
Altitude0m
Budget StayMVR 925*/night
Budget FoodMVR 240*/day
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🌡️ Weather & Best Time

Aug · Drizzle

This destination has a temperate climate with temperatures ranging from 27°C to 28°C annually.

Temperature range (°C)
Aug
☀️Drizzle
🌡️
Temperature27° – 28°C
💧
Rainfall155mm
💡Okay
💡Moderate — expect frequent rain
Quality:Best timeGoodOkayColdAvoid
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Climate averages based on 10-year historical data · Open-Meteo

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Where to Stay

🎒 Deluxe
MVR 925*/night
  • Nearby local-island guesthouse
  • Simple dive lodge
🏨 Premium
MVR 2,313*/night
  • Comfortable island hotel
  • Dive resort room
✨ Luxury
MVR 10,023*/night
  • Luxury resort villa
  • Premium overwater or beach villa

Local Cuisine

⭐ Mas hunilocal
⭐ Garudhiyalocal
Hedhikaa tea snacksstreet