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Mozambique the land of smiles, has a coast famous for its beaches and colourful reefs. From Ponto D'Ouro down South to Pemba up North, people are kind, watersports great, and the prawns unbelievable.

extensive coral reefs
UNESCO world heritage site
Many Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) - Bazaruto
Dolphin and whale encounters possible
World-class diving

Sail a traditional dhow along the Mozambique coast

Mozambique travel info

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Sail the crystal clear waters of the Bazaruto Archipelago

Bazaruto

The Bazaruto archipelago of islands off the Mozambique coast has it all - relax on endless white beaches, swim in the crystal waters, sail a traditional dhow or explore the diverse, colourful marine life along the reefs.

Dhows connect Vilanculos with the Bazaruto Archipelago

Vilanculos

Vilanculos, a bustling seaside village, lies 750km north of Maputo and is best known as the gateway to the idyllic playgrounds of the Bazaruto Archipelago.

Dolphin encounters are quite frequent here.

Ponta do Ouro

This small quaint town lies in the south of Mozambique. It is a diver's paradise with endless white beaches, and reefs that teem with marine life, notably turtles, bass, dolphins and whales.

Quirimbas Archipelago

The Quirimbas Archipelago consists of 32 coral islands stretching from Pemba (the capital of Cabo Delgado Province) to the Rovuma River, which forms the natural frontier between Tanzania and Mozambique.

Kayaking in the Manda Wilderness Reserve

Manda Wilderness

With the commitment and active involvement of the local communities an area of 100,000 hectares of unspoilt wilderness - brachystegia and riverine forest, savannah, swamps and streams, mountains and miles of beaches with crystal clear fresh water.

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Mozambique travel info

Explore Mozambique! With new-found peace and a growing economy, this beautiful country has recently re-opened its doors to tourism. Mozambique is a crossroads of civilisations, cultures and landscape, with influences from the early days by Arab traders and Portuguese colonists. Their passion for life can be seen on every corner, from the capital Maputo's bustling city streets and pulsating nightlife to the colourful markets and small fishing villages, which dot the coast. The north of Ilha de Mozambique is a UNESCO world heritage site. Mozambique's unspoiled coastline stretches for nearly 3000 kilometres from Ponta do Ouro in the South to the Rovuma River on the Tanzanian border in the North.
The clear warm ocean currents make this coastline a tropical paradise, and numerous resorts offer relaxing sunbathing, diving and fishing along superb coral reefs, clean white beaches and warm clear water. There are a number of islands offering excellent island getaways with diving and snorkelling along magnificent coral reefs. Best known is the Bazaruto Archipelago - Magaruque, Benguera, Bazeruto and Santa Carolina (Paradise Island). The official language is Portugese and cultures include European, Shangaan, Chokwe, Manyika, Sena and Makua. The local currency is the Metical. Please consult your local embassy with regard to visa requirements.
Mozambique is two hours ahead of GMT.

Seasons
Best time to visit is in the dry season from Apr-Sep. Daily temperatures average at about 27°C near the coast. The rainy season runs for the rest of the year, with daily temperatures at around 29°C.

Precautions
Compulsory vaccine: None
Recommended vaccines: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Typhoid, Tetanus
Malaria prophylaxis: Indicated for the whole country throughout the year.
Beware of risk of Bilharzia in lakes and still waters.
Medical information supplied by Medi-Travel International

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