Stay : Out of time: Lake Malawi and Mozambique Island
Lake Malawi is a paradise on Earth, theisland of Mozambique a jewel in the Indian Ocean. Staying on the shores of an African lake with crystal clear emerald green waters is to ensure an incredible setting. Continue with a few days on the small island of Mozambique, founded at the end of the 15th century by the Portuguese, former capital of Mozambique. It is a dive out of time.
Summary of the stay
Best time to go
7 days
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Detail of the stay : Out of time: Lake Malawi and Mozambique Island - 7 days
Day 1: Arrival in Nampula, direction Mozambique Island
Domestic flights operate between Maputo-Nampula. Then allow two hours by car to reach Lumbo, the terminus of the journey, the starting point for the island connected to the mainland by a bridge that vehicles can use. From Nampula, chapas (collective minibuses) make the connection several times a day.
Day 2: Back in the past with a visit to the old town
The island of Mozambique is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At crossroads, it has been nourished by African, European and Arab cultures. Churches, mosques, colonial houses, Portuguese forts...: the decor sets the tone, soak up the atmosphere. Photo lovers will enjoy themselves. Don't miss a meal at O Escondidinho or O Paladar, you'll come back to it!
Day 3: Taking the sea
If the island of Mozambique is not very suitable for bathing, you can take a boat tour and discover its small satellite sisters (Goa, Sena, Sete Paus). A dhow cruise (traditional sailboat) at sunset is also an unforgettable option. For this you can go to "Yo" of the small Aqua agency, which will organise a tour with a perfectly equipped boat.
Day 4: Departure for Nampula and Lichinga
Steps: Cuamba, Lichinga, Nampula
It takes a little more than two hours to travel from the island of Mozambique to Nampula airport. From there, you can either take an internal flight to Lichinga or, if you have time, take the train to Cuamba and then a chapa (local minibus) to Lichinga. The train journey between Nampula and Cuamba is reliable and as fast as the road. For the atmosphere and the beauty of the landscapes, it is a unique experience. The train leaves at 6am sharp and arrives around 2pm on the same day.... Chapas leave just after the train arrives for Lichinga. Night in Lichinga.
Day 5: Discovering Lake Malawi
Metangula, the first city to arrive on the shores of Lake Niassa, is about two hours' drive from Lichinga. The journey is sublime. Don't miss a night or two in the village of Chwanga, in the centro Touristico Cetuka, 5 km from Metangula. Our cheap favorite. Sensation of the end of the world guaranteed.
Day 6: Strolls around the lake and lake activities
A kayak trip, a visit to the surrounding islands and lake villages, bird watching... will enchant your day. Here we cut ourselves off from the world and reconnect with ourselves.
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