Mozambique Travel Guide

Mozambique is a country on the Indian Ocean coast of Southern Africa, bordered by South Africa to the S, Tanzania to the N and has inland borders with Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Swaziland. Mozambique's eastern coastline along the Indian Ocean is more than 1,000 km long, a fantastic draw for scuba divers, fishermen, sailors and beach lovers.

From the 2,436m Monte Binga peak to the stunning beaches along the coast, Mozambique is a country of contrasts. As well as some of the best colonial era architecture and relics to be found on the continent, Mozambique has also preserved its African cultural heritage, which can be experienced through art, music and food.

The 1500 miles (2500km) of palm-fringed coastline is graced with long white beaches, excellent coral reefs and strings of pristine islands. The idyllic Bazaruto archipelago, off the coast of Inhambane province, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country, consisting of four main islands that make up one of the most beautiful places on the continent. The islands offer a classic tropical getaway, with superb fishing, water sports, shaded beaches, surf, and a marine park offering outstanding diving and snorkelling opportunities.

Popular Cities and other destinations include:

• Maputo - the thriving capital in the far south of the country.
• Beira - a busy port town and capital of Sofala Province.
• Inhambane - a pretty historic town on a bay.
• Nampula - an industrial city in the north and capital of Nampula Province.
• Bazaruto Archipelago - a beautiful island resort and underwater marine park with great diving, geared to high-end tourism.
• Cahora Bassa dam - Hydro-electric dam on the Zambezi river and the second largest man-made lake in Africa.
• Gorongosa National Park
• Quirimbas Archipelago & Quirimbas National Park - at the North of the country, a scenic and secluded holiday destination off the beaten track with lush African bush on the mainland and white sand beaches/crustal blue water in the Archipelago and on the coast. Accessible through Pemba.
• Ilha de Mozambique - a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the former capital under Portuguese rule.
• Pemba - in Northern Mozambique, a popular holiday destination for Mozambicans, although its isolation has kept it off the tourist route for most Western visitors.
• Ponta d'Ouro - a great dive spot, more easily accessible from South Africa than from Maputo.
• Tofo Beach - a backpacker haven on the coastline east of Inhambane with excellent diving.
• Vilanculos - also known as Vilankulo is a popular holiday destination. The gateway to the Bazaruto Archipelago with excellent scuba diving and Snorkelling also well known for it's deep sea fishing.

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