Vilankulo City, a large coastal town on Mozambique's mainland, is becoming increasingly popular with travelers, not only because it is the main gateway to the Bazaruto Archipelago, but also because there are beautiful beaches, a lively night life and excellent lodges..
The town of Xai-Xai is a sprawling settlement of houses, markets and shops located on the main coastal road between Maputo and the more popular beaches of Inhambane. The bay has a coral reef running about one kilometre offshore which offers protected waters for swimming and snorkelling.
Quelimane Town is the administrative capital of the fertile Zambezi district, with nearly one million inhabitants, and is famous for its coconut trees, which number about 12 million. The town was journey's end for David Livingstone on his trans-Africa trek from the Atlantic Ocean to the Indian Ocean in 1856....
Ponto do Ouro is fringed by sea, sand, dunes and casuarina trees, and offers a superb holiday destination. Surf fishing for barracuda, kingfish and bream is popular, while adventurous scuba divers can set off beyond the reefs and dive with sharks, dolphins and giant whale sharks. Gold seen here is the setting sun glinting off the long white beaches......
Pemba is a cosmopolitan, coastal town in Mozambique frequented by a range of people from wealthy businessmen to backpackers. Looking down from the town over rolling hills, a mix of modern buildings and wooden huts set amongst thick forests......
Nampula Town is the commercial heart of Mozambique, with banks, hotels, tennis clubs, supermarkets and large glass-fronted stores selling expensive motorcars, but ...
At Tofo beach, a number of Mozambique's best beaches are close by, hence the whole shoreline is a beautiful stretch frequented by fishermen and dhows....
Morrungulo is a resort with a stretch of coastline hemmed by palms and casuarina trees, with great beaches, snorkeling, swimming. Morrungulo has the best bakery in Mozambique.
Nacala, a town that is neat and clean, is said to be the finest deep-water harbour in Africa, plunging to nearly 200 meters. This serves as the main port for land-locked Malawi and was upgraded by the Finnish Government......
Massinga Town has a very colorful market and some interesting carpentry shops that you might not find anyway else in Mozambique's towns and Cities.
Maxixe Town, on the other hand was named after an African chief and is located across the bay from Inhambane on the main highway linking south and central Mozambique. It serves as the commercial centre for the region and although......
Mozambique’s capital city, Maputo City is located in the far south of Mozambique and was previously known as Lourenzo Marques and is also a sprawling capital city with a population of about two million people with a large, bustling harbor. The infamous Fere de Populare has dozens of bars and discos where Mozambicans dance well into the night to seductive Latino beats....
This is a small town, sleepy fishing village in the sprawling style of Vilankulo. For northbound travellers it's the last coastal resort on the mainland, but you might find yourself spending a good few days because of the city’s beaches and.......
Inhambane is one of the oldest settlements on the East Coast, and was once an important port. Although large ships seldom call here any longer, it still has the largest fleet of working dhows in the country....
This peaceful town, it was known as San Martino in the days of Portuguese. It is located on a hill overlooking the sprawling waters of the Uembje Lagoon which is a massive stretch of water 8 km wide and 27 km long......
Beira is the second largest city and busiest in Mozambique. It is a combination of tropical Africa, continental and oriental life....
Found in the Northeast of Inhambane, Barra beach has many of Mozambique's most beautiful beaches are within a short distance of Inhambane....
Take advantage of this fantastic chance to experience the glories of Africa's beach and bush in one idyllic holiday. Our beach and safari holiday in the Bazaruto Archipelago and Sabi Sands Game Reserve has everything you could want....
While at this island, you will relax in the sunshine on this tropical island, as you enjoy the warm Indian Ocean waters and sandy beaches. Have a chance to enjoy some privacy as you cool off in your private plunge pool and enjoy the views from the deck...
Merged into a natural acacia forest bordering Benguerra Bay and encircled by silver beaches, coral reefs and turquoise seas, Benguerra Lodge offers exclusivity in a tranquil setting. Relaxation within an African island reserve is the name of the game....
Of southern Africa's 900 or so bird species, around 740 have been recorded in Mozambique. It is a country to spot some of southern Africa's rarest birds. The extremely - and increasingly - rare olive-headed weaver, which lives in the canopies of deciduous brachystegia trees...
Great things will be required of the region's conservation efforts if Mozambique is to recover from the rapid and drastic depletion of its wildlife that followed the 14-year long civil war. Fortunately, these seem to be forthcoming....
Traditionally a country with abundant wildlife, the animal population of Mozambique was hugely diminished during the civil war as relative anarchy gave free reign to poachers...
The absolute highlights of this African safari are the game drives in an open 4x4 game-viewing vehicle in the pristine wilderness of South Luangwa National Park. We will do an extensive early morning game walk in search of the diurnal animals, hoping to observe elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra and a great variety of antelope species. This Park has over 400 species of birds and, for those who enjoy birding; the Reserve will fulfill many expectations....
A Bazaruto Lodge holiday is a wonderful way to experience Mozambique. This luxury island resort has absolutely everything you could desire to bring your dream island holiday to life. ...
Vilanculos, a bustling seaside village with its own airport, is a quaint village with a lively atmosphere and friendly people. Vilanculos resorts offer diving and other water sports both motorized and non-motorised. An increasingly popular activity is sea kayaking. The Bazaruto Archipelago Islands can be accessed, from Vilanculos, by dhow, seaplane or speedboat....
Mozambique offers a wide range of activities such as beach holidays at its great beaches and resorts, Kayaking, sailing, Dhow trips, Horse riding, Snorkelling, Diving, Surf fishing, Birding, and exciting Game drives for wildlife viewing in Mozambique's National Parks and Game reserves....
At Ponta D'Ouro, a small quaint town that lies in the south of Mozambique, is a host of approximately 100 Inshore Bottlenose and Spinner dolphins that reside in its sheltered waters, and humpback whales which pass through it in the winter months. These coral reefs are home to a teeming variety of marine life like rock cod, potato bass, sharks and eels that add to the wonderful and vibrant underwater scenery, punctuated occasionally by the clicks and whistles of dolphins and by the haunting calls of whales....
Mozambique currency is the Meticais (M) which is divided into 100 centavos. If you are traveling in the southern parts of the country, South African rands, US dollars and pounds sterling are also accepted and can be used to pay for accommodation. North of Beira US dollars and sterling are widely accepted. The exchange rate is very favorable. Generally you will find that fine cuisine, wine and entertainment cost a fraction of the tariff...
Africa's allure lays in the pristine, unspoilt nature of her wildlife sanctuaries and for this reason, all the safaris are selected to ensure that tourists will be in the company of informed, experienced and responsible ranger guides. The safaris are selected according to certain criteria which will preserve Africa’s natural environment and maintain the dignity of her indigenous people. Explore the range of African safaris, like in Mozambique....
Majority of tourists who visit Mozambique travel to beaches and islands. To see the classic tropical islands of coral reefs, waving palms and white sandy beaches, most people head for the Bazaruto Archipelago off the central coastal region of Mozambique or the less famous but equally rewarding northern islands of the Quirimbas Archipelago....
From 1990, the Mozambican economy has been among the fastest-growing in the world, with an average annual GDP growth of about 8%. The cyclone and devastating floods of early 2000 reduced the economic growth for that year to 2.1%, but the country bounced back in some style - GDP growth approximated 14% in 2001....
Mozambique is a tropical and subtropical country on the east coast of Africa. From the war-torn, impoverished country of 15 years ago, Mozambique is rapidly becoming an excellent holiday destination. Not without its challenges, it is wise to do a little background reading on the country and prepare yourself for an exciting holiday far removed from the packaged versions of Africa....
