Situated along the spectacularly scenic Mozambican coast, the city of Beira serves as the colourful capital of the Sofala Province. Bustling and vibrant, Mozambique’s second-largest city is a tropical melting pot of African, Eastern and European influences that impart a uniquely eclectic flavour. It has an effervescent nightlife focused around its many cafes and bars, several beautiful historical buildings, and a number of lovely white-sand beaches, including Macuti, located in the trendiest part of town. Visitors can discover abandoned shipwrecks dotted along the coast, sample local Mozambican cuisine, and soak up the faded grandeur of the colonial buildings lining the city’s streets.
Located in the Great Rift Valley, in Central Mozambique, the Gorongosa National Park is known for its unique biodiversity, spectacular natural scenery and abundant wildlife. The focus of a National Geographic film entitled ‘Africa’s Lost Eden’, the Gorongosa National Park – with its cobalt-blue lagoons, wide open savannah and forested mountains studded with waterfalls – is indeed an earthly paradise, tucked beneath the towering peak of Mount Gorongosa. This popular ecotourism destination presents a conservation success story of community-engaged environmentalism at its best. Activities offered include game drives, guided game treks, waterfall hikes, sundowner excursions, and birding safaris.
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Situated in the Mozambican province of Inhambane, Vilankulos is a laidback town featuring some lovely beaches lapped by crystal-clear turquoise waters. It is stocked with all the amenities needed for a fantastic seaside holiday. This bustling coastal town has its own international airport and serves as a great base for exploring the idyllic islands of the Bazaruto Archipelago. The town itself offers good diving, a wide range of accommodation choices and lively nightlife. Visitors can jump on a traditional dhow boat and venture to the pristine Bazaruto Archipelago, browse for fresh produce and locally-made souvenirs in the bustling market in the centre of town, and spend the day soaking up the sun on an array of idyllic beaches. Other popular activities include: horse riding, game fishing, kitesurfing, scuba diving, snorkelling and sailing.
The Imhambane Province is known for its wide, almost land-locked bay and its beautiful but crumbling Portuguese architecture. Points of interest include the vibrant local market, intriguing heritage museums, charming mosques and the 200-year-old Cathedral of our Lady of Concepti. Located within close proximity are the popular beach destinations of Barra, Tofo and Guinjata Bay, which offer excellent snorkelling, diving, fishing and watersports; and the tiny, remote Ilha dos porcos which is home to traditional villages and a few of the remaining namesake wild pigs. Tofo is also an ideal destination for animal lovers, as it is home to manta rays and whale sharks, while Barra features an incredible bird estuary. It is possible to take traditional dhow boats across the bay, allowing visitors to experience it in the same way it was hundreds of years ago.
Set on the scenic Ponta da Barra peninsula in southeastern Mozambique, Tofo is a small fishing village and an exceptionally popular tourist destination. The curved Tofo Beach is perfect for swimming and is lined with a number of lively beach bars, restaurants, and a small local market. The smaller Tofinho Beach is quieter and provides a great spot for surfing and fly fishing. Just beyond the shores lie some pristine coral reefs inhabited by an impressive array of marine life - this is one of the world's premier dive destinations, and visitors often spot dolphins, manta rays, and whale sharks. Try your hand at deep-sea fishing, go horse riding through the dunes, explore the surrounding villages, or take a trip to the nearby historic town of Inhambane for incredible local food and an idyllic dhow ride around the harbour.
Set along the breathtakingly beautiful coast of Mozambique, Zavora is a popular beach destination providing visitors with the ultimate diving holiday. Zavora is said to offer some of the best diving and deep sea fishing in Africa. This popular diving mecca boasts long stretches of white-sand beaches, a thriving underwater world and comfortable accommodation and facilities. Visitors can look forward to a wide variety of wonderful activities including: snorkelling and diving with manta rays, spotting humpback whales in the warm coastal waters, and exploring the secret undiscovered coral reef.
With its beautiful art décor architecture and its amazing setting on a hill overlooking Maputo Bay, Maputo was once the Riviera of Southern Africa. The old charm and African Portuguese mix in the people and the food are plain to see.
