Mozambique Beach Getaways

Inhaca Island

Southern Mozambique

Snorkeling in the 'Coral Gardens': Only a short boat trip with snorkels and Goggles will take you to an amazing shallow coral reef called the Coral Gardens or Barreira Vermelha. Staghorn Coral, Brain Coral, Plate Coral and more, give home to a large variety of tropical fish!

Machangulo

Southern Mozambique

Visitors will be pleasantly treated with a game drive through the Maputo Special Reserve before reaching the Machangulo Peninsula. Spot various wildlife from elephants to giraffes, zebra, antelope, flamingos, crocodiles, hippos, birdlife among others ...

Calanga Beach

Southern Mozambique

The elevated beach dunes prove to be a perfect vantage point for seasonal whale watching (July to September) where humpback whales can be seen playfully spyhopping, lobtailing and breaching.

Machubo Beach

Southern Mozambique

And if you are around between October and March, you could observe leatherback and loggerhead turtles nesting on the beaches or if you're lucky, their turtle hatchlings scrambling to sea if your timing is right.

Marracuene

Southern Mozambique

The Fascinating Xefina island used to be a prison back in the colonial days and today, you can climb on top of massive cannons that were used to protect the Maputo harbour from intruders in World War 2. Accommodation can also be found on Xefina Island.

Ponta Chemucane

Southern Mozambique

This seaside holiday resort is located along the stunning coast of the Maputo Special Reserve offering miles of untouched beaches, magnificent beach and ocean views, reefs teeming with marine life and a diversity of wildlife to spot within the picturesque reserve ...

Ponta do Ouro

Southern Mozambique

Explore more than 15 top dive sites between Ponta do Ouro and Ponta Mamoli - a diving region in Mozambique that boasts a high success rate in sightings. Witness zambezi sharks, hammerheads, potatoe bass and the many beautiful coral fish that inhabit the reefs. Each reef ranges in depth, from 10 meters down to 48 meters which caters for both beginner and advanced divers...

Ponta Malongane

Southern Mozambique

Explore more than 15 top dive sites between Ponta do Ouro and Ponta Mamoli - a diving region in Mozambique that boasts a high success rate in sightings. Witness zambezi sharks, hammerheads, potatoe bass and the many beautiful coral fish that inhabit the reefs. Each reef ranges in depth, from 10 meters down to 48 meters which caters for both beginner and advanced divers...

Ponta Mamoli

Southern Mozambique

Explore more than 15 top dive sites between Ponta do Ouro and Ponta Mamoli - a diving region in Mozambique that boasts a high success rate in sightings. Witness zambezi sharks, hammerheads, potatoe bass and the many beautiful coral fish that inhabit the reefs. Each reef ranges in depth, from 10 meters down to 48 meters which caters for both beginner and advanced divers...

Ponta Membene

Southern Mozambique

Ponta Membene is a perfect holiday destination for those looking for complete tranquility surrounded by pure nature on camping grounds only with convenient communal facilities available ...

Ponta Milibangalala

Southern Mozambique

Ponta Milibangalala is located in the Maputo Special Reserve offering holiday seekers the opportunity to go on an adventurous game drive where elephants, hippos, crocodiles, antelope, zebras, giraffe among others roam in this peaceful reserve of large lakes, wetlands, majestic plains, grasslands, coastal and mangrove forests

Ponta Mucombo

Southern Mozambique

Safely walk for miles along pristine unspoilt beaches amongst some of the highest coastal dunes in the world offering remarkable ocean and sunset views. Snorkel and explore various tidal and rock pools home to small fish, crabs, molluscs and other tiny marine life - a fun beach activity especially for kids ...

Santa Maria

Southern Mozambique

Find beautiful pansy shells off the beaches of Santa Maria during a spring low tide, full or new moon.

Barra

Southern Mozambique

Barra is located within the well known diving hotspot of the Manta Coast offering diving enthusiasts the opportunity to explore an array of beautiful reefs close by.

Bartolomeu Dias Point

Southern Mozambique

Kayak around the stunnning Govuro River delta estuary in Bartolomeu Dias Point is where one can explore numerous mangroves and tropical islands.

Bazaruto Islands

Southern Mozambique

Santa Carolina (One of the Bazaruto Islands) hosted the popular and well known TV Show 'Survivor South Africa' in 2010.

Canda Island

Southern Mozambique

Don't forget to pack your fishing gear! You don't want to miss opportunities to catch fresh fish off Mozambique's coast for your evening cookups and if you have the opportunity to bring some kayaks along, then do so because the Inharrime Lagoon is a treat to explore on floating vessels! Remember a 4x4 is required to reach Canda Island.

Coconut Bay

Southern Mozambique

The Manta Reef is approximately 4km off shore from the Coconut Bay launch site and is one of the few manta ray cleaning stations world-wide! This rocky coral reef offers divers the opportunity for up close encounters with these magnificent creatures whose wingspan can reach some 7 metres across.

Guinjata Bay

Southern Mozambique

Various studies have shown that the reefs of the Mozambique Channel are home to almost 400 species of coral making it one of the most diverse coral populations on the planet!

Inhambane

Southern Mozambique

If you are in town in November then the annual dhow race is something not to be missed. It draws huge crowds and offers the winner substantial price money (almost the equivalent of their annual earnings!)

Inhassoro

Southern Mozambique

Visit the stunnning Govuro River delta 36km north of Inhassoro where one can explore numerous mangroves and tropical islands.

Jangamo Beach

Southern Mozambique

Various studies have shown that the reefs of the Mozambique Channel are home to almost 400 species of coral making it one of the most diverse coral populations on the planet!

Ligogo Bay

Southern Mozambique

Migrating whales can be seen breaching off the coast of Barra between September and October, so keep an eye out for these magnificent creates if you are travelling to Mozambique during this migration period.

Massinga

Southern Mozambique

Either take a leisurely stroll or a fat-bike from the main beach 2½km north to Fingers Reef where (during low tide) you can enjoy some snorkelling. Pansy Island further south is also popular for its snorkelling and for collecting pansy shells of course.

Maxixe

Southern Mozambique

Believe it or not - boarding a ferry to Inhambane is the fastest way to get there than by road (and vice versa)

Morrumbene / Linga Linga

Southern Mozambique

Explore the stunning mangrove estuary averaging 2km wide home to a wide variety of waterbird species including the flamingo

Morrungulo Bay

Southern Mozambique

Each dive site in Morrungulo Bay is well known for sightings of green / leatherback turtles, a variety of sharks such as the hammerhead, bull shark, tiger shark, leopard shark and oceanic black tip shark as well as various rays like the manta ray, eagle ray and devil ray. Resident potato bass can be seen guarding the reef whilst huge shoals of of pelagic game fish like the barracuda and kingfish circle above.

Paindane

Southern Mozambique

Not only does Paindaine's 1.5km reef provide shelter and calm conditions, it's also home to a vast variety of tropical fish species and coral life, making this a snorkeler's paradise for all ages and claims to be one of best snorkeling reefs along Mozambique's coastline!

Pomene

Southern Mozambique

Ponta Falsa (the tip of Pomene beach) has some great rocky cliff features including the "whole in the wall" and a huge blowhole. Explore the ruins of the Old Pomene Hotel which was once the holiday home of Samora Machel where one can admire beautiful bay views

Quissico

Southern Mozambique

The lakes near Quissico offers a range of exciting activities to do including kayaking, skiing, parasailing, canoeing and kitesurfing. Anglers have the opportunity to catch kingfish, grunter and various other fish species. The lakes are ideal for exploring. You can take a long boat trip north through numerous lakes and winding water channels towards Inharrime where magnificent scenery and an abundance of birdlife is there to appreciate!

Rocha

Southern Mozambique

Beneath the ocean depths off Rocha's coastline are 4 spectacular reefs to endlessly explore namely Praia da Rocha Reef, Chambers of Secrets Reef, Simons Town Reef and Krakatoa reef a little south of Rocha

San Sebastian Peninsula

Southern Mozambique

Above sea and on land, this diverse ecosystem is home to wildlife you wouldn't quite expect including Livingstone's Eland, Kudu, Sable antelope, Blue Wildebeest, Plains Zebra, Giraffe, Nyala, Duiker and Steenbok. And magnificent flocks of pelicans and flamingos is a sight to behold.

Tofo

Southern Mozambique

Tofo Bay is ideally situated along the well renowned Manta Coast - a popular dive site region for all levels of diving experience with over 30 dive sites to explore.

Vilanculos

Southern Mozambique

The bay waters are clear, calm and relatively shallow between mainland and the islands providing ideal conditions for kitesurfing and safe bathing. Diving, snorkeling and big game fishing is extremely popular within the Bazaruto Archipelago and is renowned as one of the best fishing regions off Mozambique's coast for black marlin.

Zavora

Southern Mozambique

Zavora is a beautiful beach renowned for its huge protective reef running 2km parallel and close to the shoreline. This reef acts as a natural tidal pool with shallow, calm waters, perfect for activities such as snorkeling, swimming and fishing

Bilene

Southern Mozambique

Bilene is well known for its close proximity to Johannesburg and is very popular with South Africans due to the leisure options that the lagoon offers.

Chidenguele

Southern Mozambique

Although there are many stunning inland lakes near Chidenguele, Nhambavale is the largest, stretching for an impressive 23km. Lake Nhambavale offers holiday-makers the opportunity to enjoy kayaking, windsurfing, fishing, snorkeling, whale watching and birding.

Chongoene

Southern Mozambique

Spend a day of endless snorkeling with the massive 4km reef running parallel to Chongoene's beach which also offers safe bathing and calm waters for the entire family

Xai Xai

Southern Mozambique

Wenela tidal pool is a natural underwater blowhole located approximately 2km south of Xai Xai. The spectacular blowhole effect occurs when immense tidal pressure from the ocean forces water through an underwater channel beneath the reef. This is definitely a tidal pool to see and not swim in!

Zongoene Beach

Southern Mozambique

Navigate your 4x4 up the southern hill of the river mouth where the old Monte Belo lighthouse is located. Built in 1914, the lighthouse still operates today and stands 14 meters (46 ft) high offering spectacular 360° views of the estuary, bush, beach and surrounding coastal wilderness.

Catembe

Southern Mozambique

Hop onto a ferry for a 25 minute ride to Maputo and admire spectacular views of Maputo, the bay and the modern Maputo Katembe Bridge that's very akin to the renowned Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco which is beatifully lit up like a Christmas tree at night ...

Maputo

Southern Mozambique

Maputo is where historical monuments with beautiful architecture still stand and where museums invite you to tell the story behind Mozambique's rich colonial history. Interesting places to visit includes the Natural History Museum, The Central Railway Station in Maputo, Maputo City Hall, The Iron House in Maputo, Jardim Tunduru in Maputo, Maputo Catholic Cathedral, Maputo Special Reserve nearby and Xefina Island.

Angoche Island

Northern Mozambique

Mozambicans love clothes and if you have spare clothes (especially board shorts), then remember to take some with you, to trade with!

Island of Mozambique

Northern Mozambique

The Island of Mozambique has played an important role since the 10th century in intercontinental trade to the East, in the 16th century is was an established and wealthy trading port for ships sailing on monsoon winds and where cargoes of ivory, gold and slaves were traded for fabrics and spices from India and Arabia.

Mossuril Bay

Northern Mozambique

To help sustain and support the local community, it would be appreciated if you bring unwanted supplies along such as clothes, toys for kids, medical supplies (bandages, medicine etc), school stationary or anything else you could think of that would put a smile on the communities faces. Every bit counts!

Nacala

Northern Mozambique

Did you know, Nacala's port is the 2nd deepest port in the world (as deep as 200m)!! This region also boasts some of the best diving locations in Africa! Explore numerous dive sites that are hardly known of with experienced dive charters available.

Northern Mozambique

Beira

Central Mozambique

There are a number of interesting landmarks such as the beautiful Cathedral of Beira (Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary) which was completed in 1907 using stone from the ruins of the old Sofala Fort (Fort San Gaetano) which was imported from Portugal and completed in the year 1501. At the mouth of the Pungoe River you will find the Grand Hotel which opened in 1954 and once was revered as the most opulent hotel in Africa and dubbed the "Pride of Africa". The hotel with its impressive Art Deco facade sadly never managed to attract enough guests and closed in 1963.

Savane Beach

Central Mozambique

Take a day excursion to Beira, the second largest city in Mozambique. Beira is known as the "Ship Graveyard", so you'll have lots of fun exploring the different shipwrecks along the beaches, especially the southern beaches of Beira.

Ilha do Fogo

Central Mozambique

±10km South East of Ilha do Fogo is the visible Dutch shipwreck of Bredenhof which wrecked off Ilha Silva back in 1753. The ship was a Dutch East-India Company (VOC or Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie) which contained silver ingots, lead ingots, copper coins, cannons. In 1986, an excavation company discovered a treasure load of silver ingots and copper coins which was taken and auctioned in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Could there still be more treasure to be found?

Pebane

Central Mozambique

The endless biodiversity of mangrove estuaries are not only a haven for coastal birdlife but also a treat to explore on kayak with stunning scenery to admire.

Quelimane

Central Mozambique

Quelimane has one of the largest coconut plantations in the world! If you take a drive north east from Quelimane, you will end up on a beautiful beach called Zalala beach. White sands stretch for miles in either direction.

Mocimboa da Praia

Northern Mozambique

Mocimboa da Praia is a perfect beach destination for kitesurfers. The calm surf and shallow waters nearby has put Mocimboa da Praia as a hotspot destination within the kitesurfing community. The word is spreading for those looking to discover new beaches in an almost uncharted territory, so bring your kitesurfing gear and brag about your experience with friends alike.

Palma

Northern Mozambique

Palma sits on the inside arch of a massive 225km² bay at the mouth of a beautiful mangrove estuary. A large number of fishermen in their boats can be observed actively drifting around the bay where views of both Tecomaji and Rongui islands can be spotted from the beach.

Pangane

Northern Mozambique

Pangane is a gateway village to Mozambique's largest island national park, the Quirimba Archipelago.

Pemba

Northern Mozambique

Pemba Bay is the 3rd largest natural bay in the world (13,000 HA) and the largest bay in Africa from Ponta do Diabo to Ponta Maunhane. It is said that if every ship in the world had to dock in Pemba Bay, there would still be space for more!

Quirimba Archipelago Islands

Northern Mozambique

Many people claim that the Quirimbas Archipelago islands is not only the best scuba diving and big game fishing location in Africa, but the best in the world! The Quirimba offers you one of the top ten scuba sites on the planet.

Kosi Bay

South Africa

Botanists will be pleased to know that Kosi Bay is one of the very few regions in the world where five different mangrove species co-exist just in one area.