Situated on the eastern coast of Mozambique in Pemba Bay, the town of Pemba serves as the capital of Cabo Delgado. This beautiful town is best known as a departure point to the exquisite UNESCO-listed Quirimbas Archipelago, but boasts plenty of its own charms. The ultramarine water of the near-landlocked bay is a diving mecca, featuring pristine coral reefs, a kaleidoscopic array of brilliantly-hued tropical fish, and numerous dolphins, whales and turtles. Animal lovers should also make sure to visit the captivating Quirimbas National Park to see the local endangered dugongs - curious and unique creatures. The town is an excellent destination for holiday relaxation, studded with enormous baobab trees and palm-roofed villages, and encompassing enticing curio shops and lively markets.
Bordering Tanzania in northern Mozambique, Niassa National Reserve is recognised as one of the last true wilderness areas left undeveloped in Africa. The landscape is characterised by clusters of woodland and grass savannah scattered with inselbergs (small, isolated mounds). Mozambique's biggest conservation area and one of the largest on the continent, Niassa extends over an area twice the size of Wales. It protects an amazingly rich and varied wildlife population, including lion, leopard, antelope, elephant, warthogs, buffalo, hippo, wild dog, hyena and most notably, three endemic species - Niassa wildebeest, Boehm's zebra, and Johnston's impala. Take advantage of the opportunity to view over 600 hippos who call the reserve's Lugenda River home.
