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Mozambique Birds
Despite its chequered history, Mozambique is an exciting destination for birders wanting to find the many southern African specials that the region holds. The areas highly threatened lowland forests and miombo woodlands are home to many African specials.
Bird life in Mozambique
Most areas of Mozambique are largely unexplored ornithologically. However significant populations of birds have been recorded in the country. They include the Little and Great Crested Grebe, Antarctic Giant Petrel, Hall’s Giant Petrel, Cape Petrel, Great-winged Petrel, Atlantic Petrel, Soft-plumaged Petrel, Broad-billed Prion, Antarctic Prion, White-chinned Petrel, Greater Shearwater, Wedge-tailed Shearwater, Sooty Shearwater, Cape Gannet, Red-footed Booby, Brown Booby, Lesser Frigatebird, Madagascar Pond-Heron, Rufous-bellied Heron, Cattle Egret, Striated Heron, Black-crowned Night-Heron, White-backed Night Heron, Hadada Ibis, Glossy Ibis, African Spoonbill, Flamingos, Fulvous Whistling-Duck, White-faced Whistling-Duck , White-backed Duck, etc.

MOZAMBIQUE BIRDING HOTSPOTS

Ibo Island
Ibo Island Lodge has simply spectacular views of the inter-tidal flats. There are early morning and afternoon walks everyday to explore the coastal scrub and mangrove forests in the surroundings. Sea going excursions will be arranged to the Ulumbwa Estuary. You can enjoy fantastic sightings of around 200 Crab Plover amongst numerous other bird species and explore the inter-tidal flats, surrounding estuary and mainland bush.
Manda Wilderness
Manda Wilderness is home to a large number of birds. In Manda, excellent birding tours commence at Nkwichi Lodge. Several indigenous and some migratory birds are spotted. Bird trails are possible from the lodge usually accompanied by a knowledgeable guide who with years of experience knows the top birding spots.

Quirimbas Archipelago
The beautiful island group of the Quirimbas Archipelago is a birding haven that has yet to be truly discovered. The itinerary is based on flights into and out of Pemba, with journeys into mainland Quirimbas National Park and to mystical Ibo Island. The historical Ibo Island in Mozambique is a unique and beautiful location surrounded by the Indian Ocean, coral reefs, an array of incredible islands, coastal inter-tidal zones and nearby mangrove forests. Bird species that can be seen include: Brown Breasted Barbet, Mangrove Kingfisher, Madagascar Bee-eater, Terek Sandpiper, Brown-headed Parrot, Senegal Lapwing, Eurasian Oystercatcher, Grey Plover, Crab Plover, Bat Hawk, Eleonora’s Falcon, Dimorphic Egret and the Western Reef Heron.

Mozambique National Parks / Birding Destinations
- Banhine National Park
- Bazaruto National Park
- Gorongosa National Park
- Limpopo National Park
- Quirimbas National Park
- Zinave National Park
- Gilé National Reserve
- Maputo Special Reserve
- Marromeu Buffalo Reserve
- Niassa National Reserve
- Pomene National Reserve
- Chimanimani National Reserve
Also See:
Bird watching in Botswana | Bird watching in Malawi | Bird watching in Uganda | Bird watching in Namibia | Bird watching in Rwanda | Bird watching in Seychelles | Bird watching in South Africa | Bird watching in Tanzania | Bird watching in Zambia | Bird watching in Zimbabwe | Bird watching in Madagascar | Bird Watching in Lesotho

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2. Heroes’ Day, 3 February

3. Women’s Day, 7 April

4. Labour Day, 1 May

5. Independence Day, 25 June

6. Victory Day, 7 September

7. Armed Forces Day, 25 September

8. Peace Day, 4 October

9. Defunct’s Day, 2 November
10. Christmas Day, 25 December
11. Boxing Day, 26 December

Our Recommended Mozambique Honeymoon Destinations

BAZARUTO ARCHIPELAGO
Bazaruto Archipelago, the area best known for Benguerra, Magarugue, Bazaruto and Santa Carolina. Its idyllic and exclusive islands offer luxurious resorts with breath-taking views of the sea and beaches. And being able to relax on sandy white beaches next to clear blue waters will make any honeymoon romantic.
Honeymoon accommodation in Bazaruto is available at the places; Indigo bay on Bazaruto, benguerra lodge on benguerra, Dugong Beach Lodge, Bazaruto Lodge, Marlin Beach Lodge on benguerra, Vilanculos Beach Lodge, Flamingo Bay Water Lodge and Pomene Bay Lodge. All these options offer packages in addition to packages designed for honeymooners, adventure seekers and leisure travelers. If you wish to spend your honeymoon bliss in the picture perfect destination then your answer is Bazaruto. The stay in any of these lodges will surely be imprinted in your love memories forever. Rates range from 200 US Dollars, 399 US Dollars and 500 US Dollars; and they are administered based on per couple, per night, from low season upwards.

QUIRIMBAS ARCHIPELAGO
The real jewel in the crown of Mozambique honeymoons is the gorgeous Quirimbas archipelago. Comprising of more than 30 coral islands, the Quirimbas Archipelago stretches from Pemba to the Rovuma River. This tranquil archipelago offers the perfect combination of luxury and privacy in peaceful settings to relax and unwind. Widely renowned as a snorkeling destination the Island boasts some of the most beautiful corals in East Africa. The highlights of Quirimbas include the untouched archipelago, Quirimbas National Park, Pristine coral atolls, abundant marine life and superb snorkeling and scuba diving.  Famous resorts such as Guludo Beach Lodge, Matemo Island Resort, Medjumbe Island Resort, Quilalea Island Resort, Quilalea Island Resort, Ibo Island Lodge and Ibo Island Cinco Portas assert Quirimbas as a haven for luxury honeymoons.

MATEMO ISLAND
Matemo is a tropical Island located Quirimbas Archipelago. This tiny paradise island is just 8 km long and 3 km wide and it’s little known to the rest of the world. It is one perfect honeymoon destination for you if you love silence of nature and the songs of creation. Island is yours to explore, whether you’d like to laze about beneath a swaying palm tree or explore hidden coves where you won’t spot another soul. You’ll be able to enjoy all of your honeymoon meals at the restaurant, where you’ll find a focus on fresh and local seafood. During the days, you might also choose to snorkel, dive, fish, or join an excursion off the island to go sailing. Here in Matemo, every were you can feel the hint of romance.

INHAMBANE
Inhambane is a perfect romance destination for those who seek luxury accommodation in beautiful indigenous surroundings, undisturbed beaches, safe swimming and non- motorized water sports. An overabundant stretch of beaches and tranquil days await your presence. Available accommodation is with Tsene Lagoa eco-lodge, Flamingo Bay Water Lodge, Ligogo Resort, Montanha Lodge and Lagoa Poelela Resort. The ambience created in the places, especially Flamingo Bay Water Lodge, is that of a home away from home. The lodge is situated on stilts in the calm Indian Ocean and offers true serenity in a luxury water chalet. Thanks to the extraordinary and extensive range of honeymoon packages on offer.

Best Time For Honeymoon

If you want to get the most out of your wedding celebration in the country without having to worry about bad weather that might spoil your sun filled days, then it’s best time for honeymoon in Mozambique between May and November. This is the time when both rainfall and temperatures are at their lowest with pleasant temperatures between 20 – 29°C. It is also possible to plan your honeymoon during the early part of the warmer, rainy season from November to January, only if you can tolerate the high temperatures though.
All in all, Mozambique is a stunning honeymoon destination with abundant venues to choose. These vary from the romantic and intimate to the family resort. For both wedding and Honeymoons, Mozambique is a fabulous choice, diving, snorkeling, Big Game fishing, water sports it has it all. There are the most magnificent Islands off the coast of Mozambique and in a nutshell the whole country beckons the sun seeker, the beach lover and the romantic.

Resting Lion

The Ecosystems
The rain and the seasonal inundation of the valley mix up with numerous soil types to produce a unique mosaic of distinct ecosystems. The plains are dotted with acacia savanna, dry forests in sandy areas, wetlands or pans seasonally filled by the rains, and thickets on termite-built mounds. The plateaus contain Miombo and montane forests, as well as a spectacular rainforest at the bottom of a series of limestone gorges. Mount Gorongosa has rainforests, montane grasslands, riverine forests along its rivers, and forests and savanna woodlands at lower elevations. Both plateaus are covered with a kind of closed-canopy savanna, widespread in southern Africa

Gorongosa animal

Wildlife
Gorongosa National Park offers shelter to a wide range of wildlife including the Big Five (lion, buffalo, leopard, elephant, and rhino). Other wildlife include hippo, crocodile, kudu, nyala, waterbuck, reedbuck, serval cat, zebra, civet, oribi, lichenstein’s hartebeest, impala, sable, bushbuck, warthog, bush pig, chacma baboon and vervet monkey.
On safari tours, watching these wild animals is a unique and cheerful wildlife experience to most park visitors. On night drives in particular, visitors are guaranteed sight of porcupines, genets, civets and servals. Lake Urema and its waterways support healthy populations of crocodiles and over 200 hippos.
Bird Life
Birding at Gorongosa is spectacular with excellent quality and quantities. Approximately 400 rare species of birds including endemics and non-endemics have been spotted in the jungles of National Park. The Collared Palm Thrush, the Green Coucal, Narina Trogon, crowned cranes and Spotted Creeper are some of the commonly spotted bird varieties. Mount Gorongosa is also the only habitat where the rare green-headed oriole has been spotted. Thousands of birds settle on Lake Urema and one can literally sit for hours watching fish eagles swoop down, spoonbills forage, lilies, herons and stock pluck fish.

Ground Hornbill

GETTING AROUND
Visitors are highly encouraged to move around the Park using a four wheel drive car, especially during the rain season. Since most roads are murrum, they become boggy and impassable.
WHERE TO STAY
Chitengo Safari Camp
Chitengo Safari Camp is a luxurious custom-designed tented camp with 9 modern and comfy double cabanas located in a tranquil area of Chitengo. In total, there are for 18 detached en-suite guest rooms, (two single beds / one double bed). There is also a newly renovated campsite within the camp premises. Other amenities facilities available include en-suite wash rooms, large shaded swimming pool, and fast internet, air-conditioning, reasonably priced bar and a top quality restaurant serving Mozambican lunch and breakfast between 06.00am and 09.00pm. Accommodation Prices are £85 per person @ night. Breakfast is included in the price of the cabanas.
For Reservations;
Phone: (+258) 23-535010
Email: info@madbookings.com
SAFARI ACTIVITIES
- Birding – Bird Watchers have a treat in store at Gorongosa. Visitors can get very close to birds on foot. Trained guides are available to keep visitors safe from the threats of attacking wildlife.
- Walking Safaris – the Park’s terrain is well suited for walking safaris.  The huge open floodplains and riverine forests are ideal for exploring on foot.
- 3 Hours Guided Game Drives - The Park’s trained guides can take you through early-morning and late evening game-viewing drives to view wildlife. Exploring the Park’s jungles in open 4X4 Safari vehicle presents a unique and cheerful wildlife experience.
- Private Game Drives – If you prefer to drive your own vehicle you can do a wildlife self game drive. Get tickets at the Chitengo Camp reception and do not forget to hand it in at the gate before you start your self guided drive.
Park Entry Charges
Local Visitors – 100 Mt / 4 US$ per head
Foreign Visitors – 200 Mt / 8 US$ per head
Visiting Hours
The Park entrance gate is opened to visitors at 6:00am and closes at 6:00 pm.

Inhambane Resort

OUR RECOMMENDED DESTINATIONS

Maputo vacation

Maputo City Tours
This is the capital of Mozambique. It prides in wide avenues lined with red acacia and lilac jacaranda flowering trees; it offers many historical, cultural and scenic spots e.g. the Cathedral; City Council Chambers; the Fortress and Natural History Museum; Tunduro Gardens; beaches such as Ponta do Ouro; Praia da Macaneta and Ponta Malongane. Take a stroll along the wide, tree-lined avenues and wander among the historic buildings. Sample the night out in the city can also be enjoyable.
Quirimbas Archipelago
Incredible Quirimbas archipelago is an amazing isolated spot for vacationers and honeymooners. It serenity offer a perfect combination of luxury and privacy. Increasingly renowned as a snorkeling destination, Quirimbas boasts some of the most beautiful corals in East Africa. The Archipelago offers some of the world’s best snorkeling, diving and big game fishing. The islands are pristine in their natural beauty and diverse ecologies.
Bazaruto Archipelago

Bazaruto Guest Room

The Bazaruto Archipelago, the area best known for Bazaruto, Benguerra, Magarugue and Santa Carolina. Its pleasant and exclusive islands offer well-appointed resorts with breath-taking views of the sea and beaches. And being able to relax on sandy white beaches next to clear blue waters will make any travel holiday to Mozambique romantic. The Islands are also popular amongst diving enthusiasts. The archipelago’s coral reefs and clear, crystal blue waters provide what is regarded as the best snorkeling and scuba diving in Africa. If your vacation in Mozambique is to be limited to just a few destinations in the country, then this group of islands must be it.
Beira
Beira is Mozambique’s second biggest city. It lies in the central region of the country in Sofala Province, where the Pungue River meets the Indian Ocean. Some of the interests for vacationers are the Largo do Municipio, Casa Infante de Sagres, Casa Portugal, Casa dos Bicos and the Cathedral; immaculate beaches are found between the Clube Nautico and the lighthouse; nearby ‘Six Miles’ is an inland resort with an artificial lagoon with islands offering perfect swimming and pedal boats for hire; there is great game viewing at the famous Gorongosa National Park and Marromeu Buffalo Reserve.

Mozambique Island Sunrise

Mozambique Island
This Island lies off northern Mozambique, between the Mozambique Channel and Mossuril Bay. It attained a ‘World Heritage Site’ status by UNESCO due to the majority of its buildings being constructed from coral. Prominent places of interest for vacation visitors include majestic St Paul’s Palace, the Museum of Sacred Art and the Fortress of St Sebastian; stunning beaches of Praia de Fernão Veloso and Praia das Chocas as well as the beautiful offshore islands are definitely a must-see.
Inhambane
An overabundant stretch of beaches and tranquil days await your presence, or if you’re planning a more active holiday there’s also scuba diving, fishing, sailing sea safaris and snorkeling to keep you busy in this incredible paradise. One of the most spectacular and the only one of its kind in Africa is the Flamingo Bay Water Lodge. The lodge is situated on stilts in the calm Indian Ocean and offers true serenity in a luxury water chalet. Several other vacation accommodations are on offer including Guinjata Resort, Paradise Beach Lodge, Sunset Lodge, Bela Vista Lodge and Casa Tubaro Casa Malcampo.

Ponta do Ouro Vacationers

Ponta do Ouro
The Point of Gold is the most southerly of all resorts in Mozambique, only 15 kilometers from the border. One can go diving here with a remarkable variety of marine life and even swim with dolphins (under strict rules). The surrounding countryside is also ideal for those who wish to bike, hike, or drive cross-country.

Matemo Resort

Pemba
Pemba has the world’s third largest deepwater harbour and is the capital in the province of Cabo Delgado situated in the far-north of Mozambique. Pemba is the capital of the province of Cabo Del Gado. Mozambique vacationers can go souvenir-hunting in the numerous traditional marketplaces and find several items for sale, including traditional art by the indigenous Makonde people. Just outside of Pemba is Praia de Wimbe, a well-known and frequented resort, and it offers coral reef diving activities as well as incredible white-sand beaches.

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OUR RECOMMENDED MOZAMBIQUE TOURS

Bazaruto Archipelago

Bazaruto Archipelago Adventures
The Bazaruto Archipelago should really be the focal point of any Mozambique tour as, apart from its natural grandeurs, you could be expecting to discover plenty of abnormal pursuits for tourists to take pleasure in. Situated some 30km off the coast from Vilanculos, this group of four islands is in the center of a national park established in 1971. The very best approach to invest your days about the Bazaruto Archipelago is going for water actions such as scuba diving, snorkelling, sailing and activity fishing. You could possibly also get a timeless sojourn on an original Arab sailing vessel, a Dhow Safari, keeping your eyes peeled for the elusive Dugong, or merely snorkel your way about the reefs and bays of the five idyllic isles that make up this romantic, tropical chain. Fly fishing is incredibly well known. Getting there is only by boat or aircraft.
Duration: 3 Days
Rating: Luxury

Relaxing at Bilene Beach

Beach Holiday Tours
Mozambique is home to some of the most elegant beaches along the African coast. In the South the beaches of Bilene and Xai-Xai are exceptionally preferred among vacation makers. The amazing environment and also the stunning scenery make for a leisurely and really pleasant African vacation. Some of the beaches in Mozambique are only accessible by four wheel drive automobiles which make for an amazing fairly adventurous day out. There are also a couple of other tiny Islands which shelter a wealth of marine life and unspoilt beaches.
Duration: Week-long
Rating: Luxury / Honeymoon

Maputo Elephant Reserve Rhinos

Maputo City Tours
Another spot that is ideal for honeymooners is Maputo. Situated on the southern coast, Maputo, the capital of Mozambique is one more hot spot for journey tours in Mozambique. Formerly known as Lourenco Marques and Delagoa Bay, Maputo may not be complete of the beauties of nature such as the other African metropolitans, but has broad avenues lined with red acacia and lilac jacaranda flowering trees; it offers quite a couple of historical, cultural and scenic spots e.g. the Cathedral; City Council Chambers; Tunduro Gardens; Railway Station; the Fortress and Natural History Museum; beaches include Praia da Macaneta; Ponta do Ouro and Ponta Malongane. Check out the more than 200 elephants in Maputo Elephant Reserve as well as other denizens for example crocodiles, antelopes, and hippos.
Duration: 3 Days
Rating: Luxury

Cruising on Matemo Island, Quirimbas

Quirimbas Archipelago Tours
Quirimbas Archipelago, which is situated in northern Mozambique, the National Park stretches for 350 kilometres from Pemba to the Roxuma River. Being surrounded by mangroves and coral reefs they form the perfect diving environment, as marine life is numerous. Turtles nesting on the beach, Whales come in the channel with the young in July to January, so chances are high to see them. Scuba diving, Big Game Fishing, snorkeling and coral reefs are just a few activities available.
Duration: 5 Days
Rating: Luxury
Beira Tours
Beira city is photographer paradise home to a number of places of great human, architectural and nature value. This charming city is nestled on swampy ground at the mouth of the Pungwe River along the coast and owes its existence to the “Beira Corridor” which is a road and railway line constructed from the coast eastwards, providing Zimbabwe with its main outlet to the sea. Beira tours entail visits to the Largo do Municipio, Casa Portugal, Casa Infante de Sagres, Casa dos Bicos and the Cathedral. Game viewing in the city is at the famous Gorongosa National Park and Marromeu Buffalo Reserve. Travelers interested in traditional history might want to swing by the Grande Hotel Beira, which was built by the Portuguese to be an exquisite accommodation. During your tours in Mozambique, you may not miss Rio Maria famous estuary in Beira
Duration: 5 Days
Rating: Luxury
Mozambique Birding Tours
Mozambique is home to hundreds of gorgeous species and bird watching in this tropical paradise is excellent. Birding however more spectacular in Inhaca Island boasting over 200 species. The bird life on the islands is good but the real birding is in Mozambique’s parks and reserves where some of southern Africa’s best birding is to be found. Best destibnation for bird tours are Niassa Game Reserve, Quirimbus National Park, Gorongosa National Park, Chimanimani National Reserve, Limpopo National Park, Banhine National Park and Maputo National Reserve. If you are a bird watching enthusiast November and December are the months to visit.
Duration: 5 Days
Rating: Adventure

Ponta d'Ouro Squadbikers

Ponta d’Ouro Tours
Ponta d’Ouro is another popular tours destination for ardent divers and surfers in Mozambique. Ponta d’Ouro is situated 120km south of Maputo along a sandy road. Fishing and scuba-diving is the greatest attraction which brings multitudes of visitors to Ponta. The shallow reefs close to shore are perfect for diving, but game fish lurk in the depths further out where the ocean floor drops off steeply. Other activities offered include jet skiing, quad-biking and 4x4ing on the beach, although restricted. Swimming with the dolphins is spectacular. The Dolphin experience is not to be missed. The surrounding of the area is also ideal for those who wish to bike, hike, or drive cross-country. There is a small village, but it is mostly overshadowed by the tourist camps. Visitors can lie in bed and listen to the sea crashing outside.
Duration: 5 Days
Rating: Luxury
OTHER TOP DESTINATIONS MOZAMBIQUE

• Beira
• Pemba – This is a port city in Mozambique. It is the capital of the province of Cabo Delgado and lies on a peninsula in Pemba Bay
• Inhambane – This is a quietly historic town situated 485km north of Maputo. It however has amazing colonial architecture.

MOZAMBIQUE NATIONAL PARKS
Bazaruto Archipelago National Park
Zinave National Park
Marromeu National Reserve
Gile National Reserve
Gorongosa National Park
Chimanimani National Reserve
Limpopo National Park
Banhine National Park
Pomene National Reserve
Maputo National Reserve
Niassa Game Reserve
Quirimbus National Park

Mozambique Coat of Arms

Government: Constitutional republic headed by a democratically elected President. Current Head of State is H.E. President Armando GUEBUZA since 2 February 2005.
Neighbours: It’s bordered by the Indian Ocean to the East and Tanzania to the north and Malawi and Zambia to the northwest
Topography: The country is divided into two topographical regions. The northern part contains the hilly regions and plateaus. On this part visitors can tour the Niassa highlands, Tete highlands, Angonia highlands and Makonde plateau that are covered with Miombo woodlands. The southern part of the country opens to the famous Mashonaland Plateau and Lebomo mountains. One can observe Mount Muresse and tea plantations in an area known as Gurue Zambezia Province.
Capital City: Maputo
Independence:June 25, 1975 from Portugal
Weather in Mozambique: Subtropical although droughts and low rainfall is common. November to March are the hottest months of the year. The coolest months are from May to November. Tropical cyclone seasons run from November to April and coastal areas should be avoided because of frequent flooding. The best time to visit Mozambique is from March to September
Languages: The official language is Portuguese, but Makua-Longwe, Shona, Swahili and Tsonga are also spoken. English is not widely spoken but easily understood.
Religions: Religion is mainly Roman Catholic, but other faiths include Muslim, Hindu and traditional beliefs.
Culture: In Mozambique, the peoples way of life is greatly influenced by Portuguese roots, Music and dance; social events and festivals. Handshaking is the customary form of greeting. Portuguese customs e.g. modes of address (Senhor/Senhora) apply. Dress is casual and formal wear is seldom required
Mozambique National Parks: Bazaruto Archipelago National Park, Zinave National Park, Marromeu National Reserve, Gorongosa National Park, Gile National Reserve, Gorongosa National Park, Chimanimani National Reserve, Limpopo National Park, Banhine National Park, Pomene National Reserve, Maputo National Reserve, Niassa Game Reserve, Quirimbus National Park
Currency & Exchange: Official Currency is Mozambican Metical (MZN). Credit cards are not widely accepted. Import and export of local currency is prohibited.
Banking: Commericial banks in Maputo, Mozambique include Banco Austral, Banco Comercial de Mocambique, Banco Portugues Atlantico, Banco Standard Totta de Mocambique, Banco Comercial e de Investimentos, Baco Fomento Exterior, Banco International de Mocambique, Caisse Centrale, de Cooperation Economique, Creditcoop, Uniao Comercial de Bancos
National Colours: Green, Red Black and Yellow
Time Zone: GMT +2
Dialing code: + 258
Airports:

• Nampula International Airport
• Beira International Airport
• Maputo International Airport

Public Holidays: New Years’ Day (1 Jan); Heroes’ Day (3 Feb); Women’s Day (7 Apr); Labour Day (1 May); Independance Day (25 Jun); Victory Day (7 Sep); Armed Forces Day (25 Sep); Defunct’s Day (2 Nov); Christmas Day (25 Dec); Boxing Day (26 Dec)
Tipping: Ten percent is customary, but it’s discouraged in hotels. Taxi drivers expect 10 percent.
Entry Requirements: Visas are not needed but the passport should be valid for at east three months after your intended return. Registration documents are required for visitors driving at the border. Third-party insurance is compulsory in Mozambique – you can buy it at the border for R150 per car and R80 per trailer.

Maputo Street Cornor

Founded in the colonial times and named after a Portuguese explorer, Lourenço Marques, Maputo changed to its current name in 1975 when Mozambique became independent.
Maputo city is divided into 7 main administrative divisions i.e. KaMpfumo, Nlhamankulu, KaMaxaquene, KaMavota, KaMubukwana, KaTembe and KaNyaka; each composed of several other smaller city bairros.
It has a population of about two million people.
WEATHER IN MAPUTO
Maputo has a tropical savanna climate. Its summer months, December through March, are its warmest with the average temperature being in the low to mid-80′s. January is the warmest month. The summer months in Maputo are surprisingly its wettest. The area getting as much as 4inches of rain per month during that time as opposed to almost no rain at all during the rest of the year. Maputo’s winters are literally mild. July is the coldest month. A relatively short rainy season lasts from November through March. April rains tend to cause floods and make roads impassable. Because of its mild climate, most city visitors come all year long.  Many people also come to Maputo on business agendas being the capital city.

Cathedral of Maputo

CITY ATTRACTIONS
Maputo is a city full of charms for all types of travelers. It is an attractive city with museums, art galleries, historical buildings, modern monuments and botanical gardens. The city offers a great introduction for Mozambique tourism. The major city attractions are concentrated in the central Baixa area. They include the Ancient Portuguese fort, Fortress of Maputo, Cathedral of Maputo, Museums (museum of history of Mozambique, National Art Museum, a military museum, Revolution Museum, and Natural History Museum), Vila Algarve (the former location of Portuguese Secret Police), Hotel Polana, Tunduru Gardens, the independence monument and several historical buildings from the colonial era. There is also a central market in Baixa district.
In addition to the city sights, Maputo boasts beautiful beaches such as Costa do Sol, Catembe and Ponta d’Ouro that offer perfect holiday activities like sunbathing, swimming, and diving and have wide accommodation options.
EATING OUT
Maputo also has some excellent restaurants serving delicious peri-peri prawns, washed down with cold Laurentia beer, and the infamous Fere de Populare has dozens of bars and discos where Mozambicans dance well into the night to seductive Latino beats. The cuisine is diverse, owing especially to the Portuguese and Muslim heritage, and seafood is also quite abundant. These places offer nice possibilities for shopping and vibrant nightlife in the city.
GETTING THERE
Getting to Maputo can be either by road or air. The city hosts Maputo international airport handling all cheap flights to Maputo from numerous African cities as well as from Lisbon. Several regional and international airlines fly to Maputo.
Buses and commercialiesd taxis to Maputo are available from several cities in South Africa and Mozambique. There is also a good highway linking from Johannesburg in South Africa to Maputo.

Maputo International Airport

GETTING AROUND
Local transportation in Maputo is offered by buses, ubiquitous minibus taxis called chapas, and yellow-roofed taxis. Agree on the price before getting into a taxi. The city center of Maputo is small enough to be explored by foot. Car rental in Maputo is offered for visiting Mozambique outside the capital. To address the public transport fiasco in the city, Transporte de Moçambique (TPM), a state-owned firm, has recently acquired a new fleet of 270+ buses to commute the 3 major city bus terminals that is at Baixa (downtown/central), Museu (Museum), and at Junta (regional and national buses).

Map of Mozambique

Mozambique Coat of Arms

Mozambique is nestled adjacent the Mozambique Channel and covers total area of 801,590 sq km. It shares international boundaries with six countries; Zimbabwe in the west, Tanzania in the north, in the southwest with Swaziland and South Africa; and Malawi and Zambia in the northwest. The country is bounded by the Indian Ocean in the east. Portuguese is the official language.
Weather in Mozambique
Mozambique experiences a warm tropical climate with two distinct seasons; the rainy season (October – March); and the dry season (April – September). Temperatures and rainfall patterns in the country greatly vary across the country, but largely dependant on altitude. Rainfall is heavy along the coast decreasing as you move northwards and southwards. The weather along the coast is dominantly sunny and warm even in midwinter. Average temperature in the city, Maputo ranges between 13 and 24 °C in July to 21 to 32 °C in February.

Weather is cooler between the winter period running from mid April to mid September; and this presents the best time for Mozambique holidays.
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Attractions

It is plausible to note that the Bazaruto Archipelago should be any traveler’s target destination on a Mozambique safari as there are a multitude of extraordinary activities to enjoy from its natural splendours.|
Aside from the Islands of Bazaruto, Magaruque, Benguerra as well as Santa Carolina, other attractions include the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Conception; several wildlife species including dugongs, dolphins, humpback whales and marine turtles. The freshwater lakes are home to large crocodiles. The lakes abound the archipelago are healthy breeding grounds for black-winged Mozambique flamingoes. All this variety is protected in Zinave National and Bazaruto National Parks.
Activities
These out of this world Mozambique islands offers some excellent surrounding for honeymoon, holiday or retreat. Visitors to the Island indulge is several holiday activities including;

• Vessel sailing
• Rock and surf fishing
• Dhow excursions
• Snorkeling around the reefs and bays
• Game fishing
• Scuba diving
• Walks

Where to Stay

• Bazaruto Lodge
• Marlin Lodge.

REGISTERED TOUR OPERATORS IN MOZAMBIQUE

Air Serve
Aeroporto Mavalane
Maputo
Phone Contacts: +258-21 466727/8
Fax: +258-21 465560
Email: airser@vieconn.com
Agência de Viagens de Cabo Delgado
Avenida Ecuardo Mondlane
Cauxa Postal 94, Pemba
Phone Contacts: +258-272 3431
Agência de Viagens Nautilus, Lda.
Av. Eduardo Mondlane 12
Pemba
Phone Contacts: +258-272 2826
Fax: +258-272 3717
Aquarium Ltda.
Caixa Postal 1875, Maputo
Phone Contacts: +258-21 320337 / 320338
Fax: +258-21 322936
Email: aquarium@tropical.co.mz
Atlas Viagens e Turismo
Caixa Postal 97, Maputo
Phone Contacts: +258-21 304600
Fax: +258-21 304620
Email: info@atlas.co.mz
Website: www.atlas.co.mz
Agência de Viagem e Turismo Lda.
Caixa Postal 216, Beira
Phone Contacts: +258-23 323152 / 324152
Fax: +258-23 327678
Bay Tours
Caixa Postal 4505, Maputo
Phone Contacts: +258-21 496184 / 491071/5
Fax: +258-21 496186
Email: info@baytours.co.mz
Website: www.baytours.co.mz
Centro Turistico Macaneta
Phone Contacts: +258-21 400747/8
Cotur Travel & Tours
Caixa Postal 2927, Maputo
Phone Contacts: +258-21 324341 / 325313
Fax: +258-21 324151
Email: cotur@emilmoz.com
Dana Tours
Maputo
Phone Contacts: +258-21 497483 / 494060
Fax: +258-21 494042
Email: info@danatours.net
Website: www.danatours.net
Dhunia Tours & Travel Lda.
Av. 25 Setembro, Maputo
Phone Contacts: +258-21 316089
Fax: +258-21 316090
Email: dhunia@dhunia.co.mz
EuroTravel Viagens e Turismo
Rua Gen. Pereira d’Eça 78
Maputo
Phone Contacts: +258-21 497403
Fax: +258-21 494462
Email: eurotravel@tvcabo.co.mz
Expresso Tours, Lda.
Maputo
Phone Contacts: +258-21 431662 / 307105
Fax: +258-21 431665
Email: exp.tour@teledata.mz / expressotours@teledata.mz
Golden Travel
Rua Baptista Carvalho
Maputo
Phone Contacts: +258-21 431664
Fax: +258-21 431665
Email: info@goldentravel.co.mz
Website: www.goldentravel.co.mz
Lusoglobo Moçambique
Maputo
Phone Contacts: +258-21 325736 / 430321
MANICA
Caixa Postal 292, Maputo
Phone Contacts: +258-21 324023 / 323021
Fax: +258-21 324595
Mauwe Lda. Consultores em Turismo & Hotelario
Caixa Postal 2295, Maputo
Phone Contacts: +258-21 304014/8 / 485986
Fax: +258-21 304025
Mextur Moçambique Expresso Turismo e Viagens
Caixa Postal 1222, Maputo
Phone Contacts: +258-21 428427/8/9
Fax: +258-21 428430
Email: mextur@emilmoz.com
Miami Travel & Tours
Caixa Postal 1891, Maputo
Phone Contacts: +258-21 429155
Fax: +258-21 498419
Mozaic Travel
Caixa Postal 3275, Maputo
Phone Contacts: +258-21 300228
Fax: +258-21 300221
Email: info@mozaictravel.com
Website: www.mozaictravel.com
Mozambique Adviser Lda.
Av. Ahmed Sekou Touré
Maputo
Phone Contacts: +258-21 309477 / 303082
Fax: +258-21 302054
Email: mozambique@adviser.co.mz
Website: www.adviser.co.mz
Mozambique Holiday Services Lda.
Maputo
Phone Contacts: +258-21 493025
Fax: +258-21 493025
Mozambique Travel Service  Ltda.
291 Rua Fernão Melo e Castro E.A
Maputo
Phone Contacts: +258-21 495486 / 493205
Fax: +258-21 499534
Mulambe Safaris & Turismo
Tete
Phone Contacts: +258-25 220255
Fax: +258-25 223681
Natair Charters
Avenida Armando Tivane 1350
Maputo
Phone Contacts: +258-21 496902 / 491872
Fax: +258-21 491872
Novo Mundo Viagens e Turismo
Rovuma Carlton Hotel
Rua de Sé, 114, Loja 32, Maputo
Phone Contacts: +258-21 306202/3 / 329007/8 (Beira)
Fax: (+258-21) 306206 Maputo
Email: novomundo@teledata.mz / novomudo@tropical.co.mz
Organizaç§es Turisticas do Bilene, Lda.
Avenida Karl Marx 174
Maputo
Phone Contacts: +258-21 307885
Organização de Turismo Estoril
Largo Farol, Beira
Phone Contacts: +258-23 311058, 311150/1
Fax: +258-23 323788
Planet Travel & Tours
Caixa Postal 2891, Maputo
Phone Contacts: +258-21 301848 / 313744
Fax: +258-21 326470
Email: planet@emilmoz.com
Sabinair – TransAirWays
Caixa Postal 1599, Maputo
Phone Contacts: +258-21 465108
Fax: +258-21 465011
Email: sabinair@virconn.com
SAFRIQUE
Caixa Postal 216, Beira
Phone Contacts: +258-23 323152 / 323686
Fax: (+258-23) 327678
Sociedade de Exploração Turistica
Caixa Postal 2267, Maputo
Phone Contacts: +258-21 322363 / 307307
Fax: +258-21 322369
Email: set_tours@pcimoz.com
SIC Travel & Tours
Caixa Postal 2073, Maputo
Phone Contacts: +258-21 424002
Fax: +258-21 424006
Sociedade Turistica de Inhaca Lda.
Caixa Postal 1778, Maputo
Phone Contacts: +258-21 321908
Fax: +258-21 321908
SOTUR
Avenida Eduardo Mondlane 2851, Maputo
Phone Contacts: +258-21 732939
Fax: +258-21 734716
Sundown Travel
Maputo
Phone Contacts: +258-21 496686
Transafrica Agencia de Viagens e Turismo
Avenida 24 de Julho
Maputo
Phone Contacts: +258-21 300622, 300804
Fax: +258-21 300798
Email: transafrica@teledata.mz
Transmaritima da Sofala
Avenida Karl Marx 153, Maputo
Phone Contacts: +258-21 325804 / 322602
Fax: +258-21 321236
Agencia de Viagens e Turismo Lda.
Rua Compania de Moçambique
Beira
Phone Contacts: +258-23 327617
Fax: +258-23 323789
Email: travel@teledata.mz
Travel Today
Maputo
Phone Contacts: +258-21 315130/2/3/4
Fax: +258-21 315135
Email: travelt@tvcabo.co.mz
Website: www.traveltodaytours.co.za
Tropical Air Tours
Maputo
Phone Contacts: +258-21 431006 / 466253
Fax: +258-21 325082
Turismo Moçambique Lda.
Maputo
Phone Contacts: +258-21 325111, 325112
Fax: +258-21 424470

We recommend that for you to enjoy your tours Mozambique, you need an expert tour operator or travel company. Aside from arranging comprehensive itineraries, these tour agents take into consideration your budget size which will most likely dictate your destination options.

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Guideforafrica.com offers you quick online guide to Maputo hotel accommodation to choose from.

HOTELS IN MAPUTO

1. Monte Carlo Hotel

Monte Carlo is located in the central area of Maputo and offers a full English or continental breakfast buffet, à la carte lunches and dinner menu. It has well decorated walls with original art paintings in Mozambique nature.

Check Rates: Double Room R540 @ person sharing

Single Room R850 @ night

Enquires: monteCarlo@mozbooking.com

2. Cardoso Hotel

Cardoso Hotel Maputo

This is a 4-Star Hotel set overlooking the Maputo Bay. This lovely hotel offers a good combination of professional services and value ranging from business, holiday, and vacation or conferences.

Check Rates: Town View Double or Twin bed Room: R625 @ person sharing

Sea View Double or Twin bed Room: R745 @ person sharing

Single Room: R1120 / R1355 @ night

Double or Twin bed Room: R460 @ person sharing

Single Room: R780 @ night

Enquires: cardoso hotels@mozbooking.com

3.  Hotel Avenida

5 Star Hotel Avenida

This is a 5-Star Hotel lying just right in the Polana district of Maputo. This classy facility has recently been refurbished. With a roof top swimming pool and bar offering great views over the city, excellent service, gym and on site massages available an excellent hotel for business or pleasure.

Check Rates: Double or Twin bed Room: Meticais 3048 @ person sharing

Single Room: Meticais 5130 @ night

Enquires: avenida@mozbookings.com

4. Hotel 2001 Maputo

Facilities at Hotel 2001 include comfortable air-conditioned rooms with en-suite bathrooms. with modern deco. Each room has a TV, fridge, and tea and coffee making facilities. Other facilities at Hotel 2001 include a Conference Room.

Check Rates: Double Room Meticais1050 @ person sharing

Enquires: hotel_2001@mozbookings.com

5. Rovuma Hotel

Rovuma Hotel

Rovuma is a 4-Star Hotel centrally located in Maputo. It offers a perfect hotel choice for honeymooners. It has good quality rooms fitted with air-conditioned facilities and ensuite bathrooms. It boasts a second floor swimming pool, restaurant and bar with fantastic night views of lively Maputo city.

Check Rates: Double Room $63 @ person sharing

Enquiries: rovuma_hotel@mozbookings.com

6. Costa do Sol Hotel & Restaurant Maputo

Famous for its well established and busy seafood restaurant Costa do Sol has a few rooms upstairs and some caravan style park homes in the back yard. Located 7km north of central Maputo along the coast, it is away from the main city and the busy beach is just across the road. The beach and road outside the restaurant can be noisy as it is a favourite area for local Maputo residents to meet and drink, especially at weekends and over public holidays.

Check Rates: R200 @ person

Enquiries: costa_do_sol@mozbookings.com

7. Polana Serena Hotel

5-Star Polana Serena Hotel is a wonderful colonial style facility overlooking the beach offering classy accommodations and service. It has recently been renovated to acquire a new luxury touch.

Check Rates: Double or Twin bed room: US$110 @ person sharing

Single Room: US$179 @ night

Double Executive Room: US$135 @ person sharing

Single Executive Room: US$250 @ night

Single Suite: US$435 @ night

Enquiries: hotel_polana@mozbookings.com

8. Girassol Bahia Hotel

This is a 4-Star Hotel located in the centre of Maputo. The hotel has a unique cylindrical building form and spectacular views over the bay of Maputo in a convenient place for the ferry port to Inhaca.

Check Rates: Double or Twin bed Room: Meticias 1830 @ person sharing

Single Room: Meticais 3360 @ night

Enquiries: girassol_bahia@mozbookings.com

9. Ibis Hotel Maputo

Right in the centre of Maputo lies Ibis hotel. The hotel has classy deluxe rooms fitted with air-conditioning facilities with ensuite bathrooms in a simple style. It also has a close location to Inhaca

Check Rates: Double or Twin Room: Meticais 965 @ person sharing

Single Room: Meticais 1795 @ person

Enquiries: ibis_hotel@mozbookings.com

10. Holiday Inn

4 Star Holiday Inn Hotel conveniently lies only 8km from Maputo International airport in a wonderful location leading onto the beach. The hotel offers world class accommodation facilities in a serene environment.

Check Rates: Double or Twin bed Room: US$129 @ person sharing

Single Room: US$234 @ night

Enquiries: holiday_inn@mozbookings.com

11. Hotel Tivoli Maputo

Tivoli Hotel Maputo

This is a budget hotel suitable for tourists and business travelers conveniently situated in central Maputo. Banks and ferry port are all within walking distance, and there is a taxi rank nearby. All rooms have an en-suite bathroom and TV. Self contained family units with 2 bedrooms and a bathroom are available, family units sleep up to 4 people. Executive suites with TV in the bedroom and living area are also available.

Check Rates: Double Bed Room: US$50 @ person sharing

Single Room: US$80 @ room

Family Suite: US$125 @ suite

Enquiries: tivoli_maputo@mozbookings.com

Beautiful Ponta do Oouro Beach in Mozambique

So, finally you have arrived in the dream holiday African destination, Mozambique! Welcome to this beautiful and enchanting holiday destination that offers a wide range of fun-filled and stress relieving activities that appeal to people of all age brackets.

Mozambique holiday is a perfect option for a honeymoon, diving holiday, and family holiday boasting a serene noise-free environment. Here for rejuvenating, try Snorkelling with Whale sharks, a dhow cruise at sunset, swimming with Dolphins, diving with Manta Rays or stroll along the beach. Explore the beaches bare foot, holding your beloved’s hand. If you love water sports, then get ready to experience the thrill of deep blue marine world.

Undeniably, the splendid beaches of Ponta do Ouro are a big attraction that offers one of the best venues for scuba diving in the world and its waters are alive with many species of marine life such as Dolphins, Manta ray and the occasional shark best for the more adventurous.

Before exploring any of the stunning beaches or sheltered Mozambique coves, plan a tour of the capital - Maputo. Experience the cosmopolitan culture and friendliness of the people of Mozambique. Visitors to the city as well get chance to enjoy the refreshing sea breeze at the many restaurants serving locally caught seafood.

Further on up the Coast, around the city of Inhambane, are Tofo and many other secluded beaches, some of which are accessible only by four wheel drive vehicle. Gorongosa Park is on the way up North were you will be able to wild species in glorious wildlife parks. Tourists to Vilanculos are on several occasions tempted

Why you should tour Mozambique

The country’s natural beauty, wildlife, and historic heritage provide exceptional opportunities for beach holiday tours, walking safaris, cultural travel tourism, eco-tourism and trekking tours. We bring to you some of the must highlights for your Safari tour to Mozambique.

• Pemba- visit Pemba, a vibrant coastal center in a giant cove. It boasts amazing beaches and coral reefs. Wimbe beach is the most popular beach here and lies just outside town. The town also claims an interesting old town, some lively bars and good restaurants.
• Mozambique is very rich in both land and sea fauna and flora. Venture out to the little-visited Marromeu National Reserve, at the mouth of the Zambezi River in Sofala Province to see buffalo and birds galore. Access here is provided by an airstrip at Chitengo. Expect superb birdwatching, and glimpses of buffalo, elephant, hippos, zebra and much more. Other national Parks and reserves include Quirimbas, Bazaruto, Gorongosa, Banhine, Zinave, Limpopo; Maputo Special Reserve, Gilé National Reserve, Pomene National Reserve and Chimanimani National Reserve.
• Also come well equipped for some superb birdwatching spree; several brightly coloured bird species await you especially along the coastline and the national parks of Gorongosa and Marromeu which attract twitchers from the world over.
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  Maputo City

• You may also not want to miss the stunning Bazaruto Archipelago – which comprises five tropical islands plus surrounding islets and coral reefs, 20km from coast of Vilanculos and Inhassoro. This beautiful area features beautiful white sandy beaches, sky blue clear waters, rich marine life, abundant bird species and lovely coral reefs.
• For hikers, the cool mountains of the north and several national parks offer good hiking but advice and extreme caution should be taken due to the large amount of leftover landmines in the country after the war.

With all this variety of Mozambique tourism at hand, surely you may not wish to lose life without at tour to Africa’s wonderland, Mozambique.

It however plausible to note that despite its tourism wealth and strategic proximity to one of the world’s top tourist destinations South Africa, Mozambique has the lowest tourists turn up numbers in the southern African region. This can be attributed to the civil strife which the country underwent between 1977 and 1992 devastating the tourism industry and wildlife conservation.

Enjoy your Mozambique Tour!

Best safaris in Mozambique

Adventure Tours
Adventure Tours get you around the country and out to the islands. Perhaps to Kruger Park, some of them with groups, whilst others are private. Enjoy an ocean adventure in one of the African continent’s greatest gems, and one of the most unspoilt destinations on the planet. More…..
Diving and Fishing Safaris
Whilst we offer some exciting itineraries for scuba divers who wish to dive in Mozambique, in some instances combining adventure, all your fishing activities require that you have a base to operate from. All the beach lodges have fishing vessels or dive guides/leaders. More……..
Walking Safaris
A walking safari in Mozambique is the highlight of an African safari vacation for many adventurous travelers in search of an in-depth and close to nature experience of the African bush and wildlife. It is one of our favorite ways you will experience the ‘real Mozambique’. More…….
Hunting Safaris
Mozambique hunting is experiencing resurgence after years of hardship caused by war, political instability and chaos and massive poaching. Current-day Mozambique has seen the government working with local people and safari operators to ensure the Mozambique safari hunting industry and local population reaps the benefits of the nation’s wildlife renewal. More……..
Mozambique Honeymoon safaris
Planning your honeymoon in Mozambique is surely the best way to give a kick start to your marriage. Nowadays, more and more people are also opting to get married in the beautiful Mozambique Islands. The Bazaruto Archipelago comprises of Bazaruto, Benguerra, Magaruque, Santa Carolina and Bangue. The Archipelago is one of the most amazing places in Africa, complete with azure waters, sandy beaches, palm trees and pristine coral reefs to offer a perfect honeymoon resort. More……..
Family Safaris
A family safari vacation to Mozambique is an adventure and easier than you think! We have carefully chosen a selection of specialist lodges in Mozambique that specifically cater for your families and children. Our family vacation tips offer great fun and adventure for the whole family – allow us to plan your family vacation now. More……..
Camping Safaris
Mozambique camping safaris are operated on a scheduled basis with regular departures as well as private, tailor-made safaris for small private groups. The camping safari packages in have been carefully chosen to offer you the best camping safari experience available in here. More……

Mozambique National Flag

Mozambique offers a tropical paradise ideal for a relaxed travel experiences. Endless white beaches and clear blue seas with a multitude of marine life go hand in hand with a lively culture and friendly nation.
This country Indian Ocean coast Southern Africa country is bordered by South Africa to the south, Tanzania to the north 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, an incredible hub for scuba divers, fishermen, sailors and beach lovers.
Large concentrations of the population are along the coast and in the fertile and relatively productive river valleys, notably in Zambezi and Gaza provinces.
The country’s capital city is Maputo and is located in the south, just a stone throw from neighbours South Africa.
Geography
Mozambique travel is a wonderful experience. It is a country of contrasts. It is comprises of generally a low-lying plateau, rising toward the west to a plateau ranging from 500 to 2,000 ft above sea level and on the western border to a higher plateau (6,000 to 8,000 ft), with mountains in the north reaching a height of over 8,000 ft. Its land area stretches for 2,470 km along Africa’s southeast coast; broken up by 25 sizable rivers that flow into the Indian Ocean. The highest mountains are Namuli (7,936 ft), Binga (7,992 ft) on the Zimbabwean border and Serra Zuira (7,306 ft) in Sofala Province. The most vital water body is the crossable Lake Niassa. The Zambezi is the largest and most important of the 25 major rivers flowing through Mozambique into the Indian Ocean.
Mozambique, a former Portuguese colony and once a premier destination for wealthy European tourists, boasts rich variety wildlife with several exceptional and reserves to glance rare bird species, African big game and plentiful marine life. Tourists flock to hot spots such as Tofu, Vilankulos and the Bazaruto islands.
Mozambique weather – When to go
Mozambique climate varies according to area. Along the coast, it experiences a warm, tropical climate. Evenings are rarely cold, except for a few nights in June and July and the rainfall isn’t too high. For most part of the year, temperatures are around the 28°C mark – typically higher in the north, around Pemba, and around the Zambezi. During this time, you have no threat of rain washing-away your Mozambique travel schedules.
But in general, the country has a tropical climate. Tropical lightweights with warmer clothing for evenings are recommended.
Getting there
The road network is fairly good that the country to links to its neighbouring countries with the exception of Tanzania. Standard bus operators are available from Maputo to Johannesburg, plus efficient bus routes to other South African cities. Minibuses run between Maputo and towns in Swaziland, up to the border at Namaacha. Luxury coaches leave daily from Maputo to Beira. For ease during your inland tours, you will have to consult your tour operator while make your tour arrangements.
So be quick and come as the country waits to welcome you with massive smiles and screams all saying – Bom Dia!

Your Mozambique flight will bring you a nation blessed with countless wonders. You can smoothly fly with Linhas Aéreas de Mozambique (LAM) – the national carrier of Mozambique. Linhas Aéreas de Mozambique operates daily flights between O. R. Tambo in Johannesburg and Maputo; regional flights from Nairobi and Dar es Salaam to Pemba plus other international destinations. These also have flights to Mozambique from South Africa.

Flights generally land in Pemba around lunch, leaving more than enough time to catch a light aircraft or helicopter transfer directly to the Quirimbas Archipelago.

Other Mozambique internal flights are provided by other Mozambican airlines. Most domestic air services here operate between Beira, Maputo, Nampula, Pemba, Quelimane, Tete and Vilanculos. Usually it’s more preferable to use charter airlines along most local routes. There also domestic flights connecting Maputo to Inhambane and Vilanculos.

Mozambique has three international airports namely;

• Maputo International Airport (MPM) – Most International flights to Mozambique are handled by this Airport. Its located 1.8 miles northwest of the city
• Pemba Airport
• Vilanculos Airport

Several International Airlines access Maputo- Mozambique basically via the regional destinations in Johannesburg (JNB), Dar-Es-Salaam (DAR) and Nairobi (NBO).

Other International Airlines to Mozambique

In general, there are five non-stop flights a week from Johannesburg on either Mozambique Airlines or South African Airways. Flights generally land in Pemba. There are four flights a week from Dar es Salaam to Pemba; and there are also four return flights in a week.

Visa Tips

Tourist and Business: £40 (single-entry); £70 (multiple-entry). Express service: £50 (single-entry); £100 (multiple-entry). Same-day express service: £60 (single-entry); £110 (multiple-entry). Transit: £40.

Best time to go

May to October is a dry season and is when most travellers book flights to Mozambique. The weather is cooler and drier with temperatures in the high 70s. The summer – June, July and August – are Mozambique’s coolest months. This is the most popular time to fly to Mozambique for safaris, as the animals gather around the water holes then.