The largest known manta feeding aggregation on Earth. Hundreds of reef mantas funnel into this tiny UNESCO-protected bay from the southwest monsoon to feed on plankton, sometimes forming 'cyclone feeding' chains. Over 1,800 individuals identified. Snorkeling only, strict 45-minute slots.

Best Months

Discover where and when to observe Reef Manta Ray (Mobula alfredi) in the wild. 12 observation spots worldwide: Hanifaru Bay / Baa Atoll (Maldives), Kona (Big Island, Hawaii, USA), Coral Bay / Ningaloo Reef (Western Australia), Yap (Micronesia), Raja Ampat / Manta Sandy (Indonesia). Interactive migration map and travel tips.

August: 95%
September: 95%
January: 90%
February: 90%
March: 90%
May: 90%

12 Observation Spots Worldwide

Hanifaru Bay / Baa Atoll (Maldives) - 95% (Aug, Sep, Jul)
Kona (Big Island, Hawaii, USA) - 90% (May, Jun, Jul)
Coral Bay / Ningaloo Reef (Western Australia) - 90% (Jun, Jul, Aug)
Yap (Micronesia) - 90% (Feb, Mar, Dec)
Raja Ampat / Manta Sandy (Indonesia) - 90% (Jan, Feb, Mar)
Nusa Penida / Manta Point (Bali, Indonesia) - 90% (Jul, Aug, Sep)
Lady Elliot Island (Great Barrier Reef, Australia) - 90% (Jun, Jul, Aug)
Yasawa Islands (Fiji) - 90% (Jul, Aug, Jun)
Komodo National Park (Indonesia) - 85% (Jan, Feb, Mar)
German Channel (Palau) - 85% (Feb, Jan, Mar)
Ishigaki Island (Okinawa, Japan) - 85% (Aug, Sep, Jul)
Tofo / Manta Reef (Mozambique) - 80% (Jun, Jul, Aug)