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Hanifaru Bay

Teluk Hanifaru

Address: Baa Atoll

What Insharah Rahman saying about this place:

Hanifaru Bay is one of the most beautiful marine reserves in the world. Situated in Baa Atoll in Maldives,it is a nursery ground for manta rays,sting rays and whale sharks. The government officially declared the bay as a marine protected area in 2009. Later UNESCO included the bay in it's World Biosphere reserve. The place captures the heart of the tourists from all around the world. The atoll is known for having rich coral reef systems,as well as it is the biggest manta feeding hotspot in the world. Tourists here can swim with whale sharks and manta rays.

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About Hanifaru Bay

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Where is Hanifaru Bay located?

t is situated in Baa Atoll,Maldives

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How far it is from Male?

115 km

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Why Hanifaru Bay is famous?

It is a place where tourists can swim with manta rays and whale shark

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Is it a protected area?

Yes, it is

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Is Hanifaru Bay safe?

With the right guidance and instructions followed it is safe

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Are manta rays dangerous?

Generally no

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Is there any place to stay near Hanifaru Bay?

There are many resorts near Hanifaru Bay

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What are the opening hours of Hanifaru Bay?

always

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Best season to visit Hanifaru Bay

June to November

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Ticket price at Hanifaru Bay

No Ticket

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Wheelchair accessibility of Hanifaru Bay

Wheelchair Not Accessible

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How much time it will take to visit around Hanifaru Bay?

4 hour

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What demographic is Hanifaru Bay best suited for in terms of visitors?

All Age

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Travellers Experience / Reviews about Hanifaru Bay

Donald Mark visited at: 2013-11-14

The bay offers unforgettable experience of underwater adventures including swimming with manta rays and grey sharks,snorkelling and scuba diving. Hanifaru Bay provides unparalleled pleasant views with white sand beaches, pristine blue lagoons and fabulous abundance in marine life. Apart from manta rays and sharks, there is rich biodiversity of marine life such as eagle rays,stingrays, moray eel,hammerhead sharks,turtles and more. Snorkelling experience here are unique that never fails to impress the tourists. Swimming with the gentle giants of the ocean provides once in a lifetime experience that attracts people to flock in the bay.

Satisfaction: 100%

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