Asia · Island
Baa Atoll
A UNESCO biosphere reserve with seasonal manta aggregations.
- Place
- Baa · Maldives · MV
- World region
- Asia
- Type
- Island
- ID
- DST-0207
Why go
A UNESCO biosphere reserve with seasonal manta aggregations.
Hanifaru Bay draws large numbers of manta rays and whale sharks between May and November. Resorts here are further out and correspondingly quieter and pricier.
Signature experiences
- Hanifaru Bay manta snorkelling
- Private sandbank picnic
- Night diving on the house reef
Interest tags
divingsnorkellingwildlifeluxuryhoneymoon
Good for
DiversHoneymoonersWildlife travellers
Pairs well with
Best months
May-Nov (mantas) · Nov-Apr (dry)
Avoid months
Not applicable, seasons trade off
Ideal stay
6 days
Nearest airport
MLE · Male
Pace
Relaxed
Cost tier
Luxury
Peak crowd level
Low
Country ISO
MV
