Garmin BlueChart® g2 HD - HXAF001R - Eastern Africa - microSD™/SD™
Garmin BlueChart® g2 HD - HXAF001R - Eastern Africa - microSD™/SD™ — Product description
Explore Eastern Africa's Coastal Wonders with Precision Mapping
Navigating the vibrant waters of Eastern Africa demands charts that capture every nuance of the coastline, from bustling ports to secluded bays. This high-definition marine chart delivers intricate details across a vast region, empowering skippers to venture confidently along rugged shores and into hidden inlets. Whether you're plotting a course past coral-fringed islands or weaving through mangrove channels, these maps turn complex waters into familiar territory.
Spanning from the Gulf of Tadjoura down to the Bay of Maputo, the coverage embraces key hubs like Mogadishu, Mombasa, and Dar es Salaam, while enveloping the full coastline of Madagascar. Dive deeper into premium areas including Djibouti, Maputo, Mauritius, Reunion, and the Seychelles, where marinas, harbors, and anchorages shine with exceptional clarity.
Unlock Superior On-Water Insights
Built from a fusion of official hydrographic surveys and specialized private data, these charts go beyond basics. Spot soundings mark precise depths, while contours reveal underwater topography. Tides and currents data keeps you synced with the sea's rhythm, ensuring smoother passages through tidal gates and strong flows.
Depth Range Shading: See Your Safe Zone Instantly
Customize up to 10 depth bands to highlight your ideal fishing grounds or navigation sweet spots. A quick glance shows where the bottom rises or falls, making split-second decisions intuitive during low light or heavy seas.
Ultra-Fine 1-Foot Contours: Master Shallow and Structure-Rich Areas
For anglers targeting reefs or captains dodging shallows in swamps, canals, and marinas, these razor-sharp contours paint the seafloor in vivid detail. Spot drop-offs, humps, and ledges that generic maps miss, boosting catch rates and safety alike.
Shallow Water Shading: Your Custom Safety Net
Set your own shallow threshold, and watch risky zones glow on-screen. Ideal for grounding-prone approaches, it adds a proactive layer to traditional sounders, especially in uncharted fringes.
Tailored for Eastern Africa Adventurers
Fishermen in Mombasa chase trophy gamefish amid vibrant reefs, cruisers island-hop the Seychelles' turquoise lagoons, and commercial operators thread Dar es Salaam's busy approaches. This chart equips them all with port plans that detail berths, facilities, and hazards. Inland waterways and coastal rivers open up for eco-tours or supply runs, revealing channels often overlooked.
- For Leisure Boaters: Stress-free docking in Reunion's marinas or Mauritius' yacht havens.
- For Sport Fishermen: Pinpoint structure off Madagascar for big pelagics.
- For Charter Captains: Reliable tides for guest-pleasing itineraries from Djibouti to Maputo.
High-res relief shading mimics satellite imagery, blending vector precision with raster realism for an immersive helm view. Compatible seamlessly with Garmin chartplotters, it slots into microSD or SD slots, updating your display instantly.
Maximize Your Charts: Pro Tips for Seamless Sailing
Layer these maps with sonar overlays for real-time bottom tracking, or pair with Garmin's Auto Guidance for autopilot-optimized routes that hug safe contours. In dynamic areas like the Mozambique Channel, toggle current arrows to anticipate drift. Regularly cross-check with local knowledge, as evolving sandbars demand vigilance alongside any chart's intel.
"Switching to these HD charts transformed our coastal runs—depth shading alone prevented a sketchy grounding off Somalia." – Experienced East African skipper
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas does this Eastern Africa chart cover in detail?
It provides high-detail mapping for Djibouti, Maputo, Mauritius, Reunion, and the Seychelles, plus general coverage from the Gulf of Tadjoura to the Bay of Maputo, including major ports like Mombasa and Dar es Salaam, and all of Madagascar's coast.
How does depth range shading benefit navigation?
This feature lets you select up to 10 customizable depth ranges, visually highlighting your target zones on the chartplotter for quick hazard avoidance and fishing spot identification.
Are the contours suitable for shallow water fishing?
Yes, with 1-foot interval contours, it excels in depicting fine bottom structure in shallows, swamps, canals, and marinas, perfect for precise trolling or casting.
Does it include tides and currents data?
Absolutely, derived from official sources, it features tide predictions and current arrows to help plan safe transits in tidal-heavy Eastern African waters.
What storage format does the chart use?
It's provided on a microSD/SD card, plugging directly into compatible Garmin chartplotters for immediate use without extra software.
Can I use this for inland waterways?
Yes, it covers Eastern Africa's coastal and select inland areas, with detailed contours aiding navigation in rivers, canals, and swampy regions.
Is shallow water shading adjustable?
Definitely—set your preferred depth level, and it shades shallower areas dynamically to enhance safety in unbuoyed zones.
BlueChart ® G3 Vision includes all the reliability, functionality and integrated Garmin and Navionics content of BlueChart g3 while adding even more exceptional features, such as high-resolution relief shading, to help you along your journeys.
Garmin 010C074720 Attributes
- Compatibility: Compatible With Chart Plotters
- Chart Coverage: HXAF001R Africa, Eastern Coastal And Inland
- Storage: On SD/ Micro-SD Card
Garmin 010C074720 Features & Benefits
- Derived From Official Charts And Private Sources To Provide Navigational Aids, Spot Soundings, Depth Contours, Tides And Currents, And Detailed Harbors And Marinas
- Depth Range Shading For Up To 10 Depth Ranges, Enables You To View Your Target Depth At A Glance
- Up To 1 Foot Contours Provide A More Accurate Depiction Of The Bottom Structure For Improved Fishing Charts And Navigation In Swamps, Canals And Marinas
- Shallow Water Shading Feature Allows For Depth Shading At A User-Defined Level To Aid In Navigation
- Detailed Charts Help The Mariner Guide Their Boat In And Out Of Port With Confidence
- Limited One Year Consumer Warranty
Garmin 010C074720 Warranties
BlueChart® g2 HD - HXAF001R - Eastern Africa - microSD™/SD™
Coverage:
General coverage of the east coast of Africa from the Gulf of Tadjoura to the Bay of Maputo, including Mogadishu, Som., Mombasa, Ken., and Dar es Salaam, Tan. Also includes general coverage of the entire coast of Madagascar. Includes detailed coverage of Djibouti, Dji., Maputo, Moz., Mauritius, Reunion, and the Seychelles.
Our Advanced Chart Offering
- Derived from official charts and private sources to provide navigational aids, spot soundings, depth contours, tides and currents, and detailed harbors and marinas
- Depth Range Shading for up to 10 depth ranges enables you to view your target depth at a glance
- Up to 1-foot contours provide a more accurate depiction of the bottom structure for improved fishing charts and navigation in swamps, canals and marinas
- Shallow Water Shading feature allows for depth shading at a user-defined level to aid in navigation
Advanced Chart Detail
Detailed charts help the mariner guide their boat in and out of port with confidence.
Depth Range Shading
Displays high-resolution Depth Range Shading for up to 10 depth ranges so you can view your designated target depth.
Detailed Contours
BlueChart g2 HD features 1-foot contours that provide a more accurate depiction of bottom structure for improved fishing charts and enhanced detail in swamps, canals and port plans.
This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.Card) Product No. 010-C0747-10 (Data Card) Garmin Blue Chart g2 HD Hxaf001R provides navigation equipment, on-site sounding, depth contours, tides and ocean currents, and detailed ports...
SKU: NVN-35576
MPN: 010-C0747-20
UPC: 753759089641
Technical specifications
| Brand | Garmin |
| Model | Garmin BlueChart® g2 HD - HXAF001R - Eastern Africa - microSD™/SD™ |
| SKU / MFR# | 35576 |
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