MAPUTO ACCOMMODATION

Situated very South of Mozambique, welcome to the capital city of Maputo! Maputo is a big city with plenty of attractions and things to do. There is a rich history that resides in Maputo and even if you are not a fan of the past, you will still admire and appreciate some of the ...
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Inhambane, the name meaning 'the place of the friendly people', is one of the oldest ports on the Eastern Coast of Africa, where, back in the early 16th century, Portugese explorers established a trading post for slavetraders. Ancient sailors would advantage of the ...

The very famous Chapel of Nossa Senhora de Baluarte - just outside the Fort of Sao Sebastiao is situated on the North-Eastern tip of the island. Ask the tour guide to take you through the
big fort and back door to the Chapel that and Vasco da Gamma also built. Vasco de Gamma destined to protect the Ilha de Mozambique from been attacked and before he ventured to India, he built the first artillery bastion. The fort (bastian) is an impressive site - Huge strong walls dominate the North Eastern section of the island of Mozambique and there are a noticeable amount of cannons strategically placed high up on the walls.

With a tall beautiful clock tower, the Governor's Palace is a red and white building (modern looking) that was built back in the 17th century. Today the fascinating building Hosts as a museum for tourists who want to explore the still furnished & untouched rooms, as they were, hundreds of years ago! The building has 2 floors - the bottom been a Maritime Museum which exhibits the many actual boats that frequented the Island back in the colonial days. The top floor exhibits and displays exquisite carpets, beautiful antique furniture from India & Goa, Chinese porcelain, paintings and so much more. A rich history is uncovered right before your own eyes and you can only walk around the Palace with a tour guide, who will show and explain everything there is to know about the Old Palace. (The tour is free although a tip is expected)

This Cathedral was built by the same man who built the Eiffel Tower. Yes, the one in Paris!
In the early 1900's, Gustave Eiffel, built this huge piece of Magnificent architecture in Maputo. With a large bell at the very top, Its towering presence is fascinating to look at!

This magnificent colonial / gothic looking building is now an interactive (sound effects & displays) Museum of Natural History. The museum shows plenty of interesting facts insects, fossils (a few bizarre things) and wildlife to keep you captivated

Go catch a boat and venture further South, to Ibo Island (also referred to as 'Ilha do Ibo'). A rich history fulfills this island, where Pirates, slaves, ivory, silver (treasure) and colonialism used to co-exist. In actual fact, the Islands intriguing history and colonial architecture that still exists, makes Ibo Island's Zoned for World Heritage Status! 3 Bastian's (Forts) were built back in the colonial days in the 15th century to protect the island from attackers. Lots of cannons still line the forts tall walls.
For the last 500 years Ibo Island proved to be a prosperous and important trading post for the East coast of Mozambique and Africa. Today, the Island is still not commercialized, which is great if it want to keep its unique status. Accommodation is also available on the Island.