Why go au Mozambique?
The good reasons to go au Mozambique
Dreamy turquoise waters
2,500 km of coastline bordering the ocean, a succession of idyllic white sand beaches.
Maputo National Park
Thanks to its repopulation by a natural corridor, this park is a sanctuary for elephants.
Colonial architecture
From Maputo's main railway station to the Portuguese ruins on Mozambique Island.
Maputo, trendy capital
The city vibrates with the creativity of its musical culture and its festive energy.
An underwater sanctuary
The Mozambique Channel contains 75% of the species of the Indian Ocean, a diver's paradise.
Wildlife back in Gorongosa
The park has regained its splendor: 30,000 hectares of wild and repopulated land.
Bazaruto Archipelago
A paradisiacal national park made up of a string of pristine islands to explore.
Dhow cruise
The traditional sailboat takes shape on the country's coasts, a real postcard setting.
Whale sharks
Tofo has the highest concentration of whale sharks in the world, year round.
Perfume of adventure
Mozambique remains a confidential destination. To be discovered before anyone else.
Good to know when visiting le Mozambique
Timetable
In Mozambique, we live by the rhythm of the sun and the tides for the visits of the islands. The schedules are far from being a source of stress and remain rather flexible, except for the departure of boats, it is necessary to remain in the possible slot. Museums may be closed on Sundays or Mondays, like everywhere else, and the hours are the same as those of offices and stores, generally from 8:30 am to 5 pm.
To be booked
Most of the time you can book your activities the day before or the day after, but in high season, be sure to book in advance, for example your boat trips to the Bazaruto archipelago or your ocean safari in Tofo. Activities, dives, cruises, massages or guided tours, reservations are made on the spot. For the dives, make sure you have your Padi card with you if needed. It is preferable, if you opt for a specific outing, to discuss it beforehand with the center.
Main events
In the cities of Maputo and Inhambane, don't hesitate to get the free maps "Mapa das Artes" (www.mapadasartes.co.mz) to know the points of interest and cultural places of these dynamic cities.
Tourist traps
All kinds of touts claiming to be guides will frequently accost you on the beaches of Tofo and Vilankulos. Each of them is looking for a commission to register you in boat excursions, cooking classes, everything is possible! It is better to go directly to the local agencies that offer these excursions and services to avoid extra costs and scams, but also to choose a serious agency, we do not joke with the safety conditions at sea.
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Discover le Mozambique
Mozambique remains a mysterious destination outside of the initiated who know its geography, its people and its history. The most erudite may know the history of its armed struggle for independence after five centuries of Portuguese colonization and its endless civil war between Frelimo and Renamo. In the end, very little of today's Mozambique, which has turned the page on war to be reborn in an economic dynamism, despite the cyclones, Covid-19 and jihadist attacks. The history of its ethnic groups is fascinating, from the Makonde to the Bantu from north to south, including the Macua in the center. Maputo has become a trendy and affluent capital, while tourism is developing on its coast in the form ofecolodges. In addition, the repopulation of its national parks profiles a promising future of safari country.
