Hanifaru Bay manta rays

Maldives Baa

A small bay in Baa Atoll, a UNESCO biosphere reserve, where hundreds of manta rays gather to feed on plankton between June and November, one of the greatest manta gatherings on earth.

Only snorkelling is allowed, with a licensed guide, and visitor numbers are limited. Book through a resort or guesthouse in Baa Atoll.

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At a glance

Kind	Natural features
Where	Hanifaru, Baa Atoll.
Cost	Ranger fee and trips

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Maldives

Capital	Male
Continent	Asia Southern Asia
Population	515,132
Languages	Dhivehi
Currency	Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR, Rf)
Calling code	+960
Time zone	UTC+05:00 (MVT)

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