Overview

Experience the natural beauty, tranquil climate and local hospitality that make Mozambique a paradise and welcoming haven for visitors.

Explore the endless coastline, pristine beaches and clear waters that offer superb diving unlike any other in Africa, while mouth-watering cuisine, featuring some of the best prawns in the world, offers a feast for the senses.

Highlights

Bazaruto Archipelago
The beautiful and renowned Bazaruto Archipelago consists of a string of four islands off the Mozambican coast. The exotic islands of Bazaruto, Benguerra, Magaruque and Santa boast over one thousand species of coral in their surrounding turquoise waters, making them a snorkelling and scuba diving paradise.

Inhambane City
With a rich history dating as far back to the 10th century, the exquisite coastal town of Inhambane features a unique legacy born from a combination of African, old-world Portuguese and Muslim cultures. A number of historical sites give insight into the city’s diverse and tumultuous past, and include a 200-year-old Cathedral, the Governor's Palace, the museum and market, where slaves, ivory, gold and spices were once traded.

Hire a traditional dhow and sail around the bay, or simply lounge on the idyllic beaches of Jangamo, Tofo, Tofinho and Barra, where snorkelling, fishing, surfing and water sports abound. Go on a dolphin and whale watching safari or dive below and explore the spectacular rock and coral formations of Manta Reef and Praia de Rocha.

Island of Mozambique
Recognised as a world heritage site, this former Portuguese trading-post is an enchanting maze of narrow streets fringed by tall buildings with a bustling harbour and market. Of particular interest is the 7th century palace museum, crammed with old cannons, muskets, sedan chairs and other memorabilia gathered by the Portuguese colonialists from round the world.

Maputo
African meets Mediterranean in the sprawling city of Maputo, Mozambique’s premier town. Busy markets, bustling street cafes, a developing hospitality industry and a vibrant nightlife make Maputo an exciting and welcoming experience for the outgoing traveller. Cultural must-sees include The Museum of the Revolution and National Art Museum with its collection of the country’s contemporary artists, as well as the old Fort on Praça 25 de Junho.

National Parks
Mozambique’s three national parks include the Gorongosa National Park, the Maputo Elephant Park and the Marromeu National Park. These parks feature a number of species native to the area with buffalo, hippo, elephants, zebra, blue wildebeest, oribi, waterbuck, eland, kudu, impala, bushbuck, steenbok, suni and nyala roaming their expansive grounds.

Activities

Scuba diving and snorkelling
Mozambique offers some of the most exquisite diving destinations in the world. Reefs are rich with coral and inhabited by numerous colourful fish species and marine mammals. The country offers various dive sites that cater for beginners and experienced divers alike.

Deep Sea Fishing
Various game fish are found in the area and serious fisherman will enjoy the experience not only because of the size of the fish but also the variety available.

Photography
Protected areas, such as the Quirmbas Archipelago and Bazaruto Archipelago, offer photography lovers numerous possibilities with magnificent landscapes, marine mammals and exotic birds in abundance.

Dhow trips
Enjoy a romantic sunset cruise on a traditional dhow, Mozambique fishing vessel, on the Indian Ocean.