Mozambique (Portuguese: Moçambique) is a country on the Indian Ocean coast of Southern Africa bordered by South Africa to the south, Tanzania to the north and with 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.
Mozambique beckons with its coastline and swaying palms, its traditions, its cultures, its vibe and its opportunities for adventure. This enigmatic southeast African country is well off most travellers' maps, but it has much to offer those who venture here: long, dune-fringed beaches, turquoise waters abounding in shoals of colourful fish, well-preserved corals, remote archipelagos in the north, pounding surf in the south and graceful dhows with billowing sails. Add to this colonial-style architecture, pulsating nightlife, a fascinating cultural mix and vast tracts of bush. Discovering these attractions is not always easy, but it is unfailingly rewarding. Bring along patience, a tolerance for long bus rides, some travel savvy and a sense of adventure, and jump in for the journey of a lifetime.
cities
- Maputo - the thriving capital in the far south of the country.
- Beira - a busy port town and capital of Sofala Province.
- Vilanculos Bazaruto Archipelago the largest sea park on the African coast
- Nampula - an industrial city in the north and capital of Nampula Province.
Other destinations
- 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.
- Vamizi Island - a tropical island having beautiful private villas on it. Amazing place for world class fishing and deep sea diving.
- Vilanculos - also known as Vilankulo is a popular holiday destination. The gateway to the Bazaruto Archipelago the largest Sea Park in africa with excellent scuba diving and snorkelling also well known for it's deep sea fishing